2025 Lamborghini Revuelto is the Fastest Car We’ve Ever Driven

I was halfway through cooking a Foccacia on a lazy Saturday night when I received a text that I never expected. “Would you like to come drive the Lamborghini Revuelto at Sydney Motorsport Park tomorrow morning,” the text read. My response was a short and sweet, “Yes,” because who wouldn’t want to get behind the wheel of an AUD$987,000 (before on-road costs) 1015 CV (1,000HP) V12 hybrid Lamborghini on an open racetrack?

Well, that question quickly became a “Who in their right mind would be stupid enough to try and tame this 1,000HP monster of a million-dollar supercar” after exiting the second corner at SMSP with brand-new (cold) tyres and more opposite lock than a Ken Block tribute run. Seriously, I thought I’d finally found my match, a modern car so unwieldy and fast that I was going to hand back the keys and say “Good luck, I’m out.”

Then the tyres started to warm up, the power from the hybrid system started to become second nature, and I began figuring out the beast that is the Lamborghini Revuelto. Shall we take a closer look?

What Does the Lamborghini Revuelto Cost in Australia?

The Lamborghini Revuelto is priced from AUD$987,000 plus on-road costs in Australia and if that sounds too expensive to you then you’ll be happy to know it’s sold out until 2026.

On paper, it doesn’t have any competitors left in Australia as Ferrari phased out the 1,000HP V8 Hybrid SF90 towards the end of 2024. However, the McLaren 750S (from AUD$585,800 plus on-road costs) can match it for pace on the track and is theoretically the next best thing, despite it lacking on the power front with only 740BHP.

Ultimately, the McLaren buyer will buy a McLaren and the Lambo owner will buy the Lambo. If you’re cross-shopping these two, buy whatever your partner prefers.

What Powers the Lamborghini Revuelto?

• Power: 1015 CV (1000HP), 825 CV @ 9250 via. V12 engine alone
• Torque: 725 Nm @ 6750 rpm
• Acceleration: 0-100km/h in 2.5 seconds
• Top speed: more than 350 km/h

I’ve driven my fair share of fast cars, including the new McLaren 750S, Porsche 911 Turbo S, Taycan Turbo S, Ferrari 296 GTB and the list goes on. I’ve even had the pleasure of driving some older Lamborghini’s, including a very special Lamborghini Murcielago LP640-4 and Huracan STO. However, nothing prepared me for the straight-line speed of the Revuelto, and I can now see why so many drivers are obsessed with the magical four-digit power figure.

Power is supplied by a brand new 6.5-litre 12-cylinder internal combustion engine that produces 1015 CV (1000HP) and 725 Nm @ 6750 rpm. To get even nerdier, the per-cylinder outputs for the Revuelto are marked at 126HP per litre, the highest output in the history of Lamborghini V12s.

This engine is mated to three electric motors and a ground-breaking wet double-clutch gearbox that makes its debut on a V12 Lamborghini (no more single-clutch neck snaps). This gearbox is mounted transversely and placed behind the engine for the first time, making room for lithium-ion batteries inside the transmission tunnel.

The V12 is called the “L545,” and is an engineering masterpiece. It’s rotated 180 degrees compared to the Aventador, and while it has a capacity of 6.5 litres, it weighs just 218kg (17kg less than the Aventador unit). With a power-to-weight ratio of 1.75kg per horsepower, we see that the car weighs around 1,780kg (which is about 250kg more than the Aventador), but you’d be a genius to figure that out when you’re behind the wheel.

The engine alone produces more than 800HP, revs to 9500 rpm, and produces one of the best sounds in the industry. I’m not sure if these left-hand-drive marketing cars had special emissions regulations (or a lack of) but this is one of the best-sounding cars I’ve ever driven, and I’ve driven my fair share of V12 Ferraris.

What About That Hybrid System?

The transmission tunnel now holds the lithium-ion high-power battery pack (4500 W/kg) that’s mounted low in the chassis to retain the centre of gravity. The battery is connected to the front electric motors, the rear electric motor, and an integrated recharging unit while being protected by a lower structural layer.

So can you drive it on EV-only? Well, this isn’t a typical ‘plug-in hybrid’ like those from the brand’s main competitor. However, you can indeed ‘plug it in’ to a wall plug or a dedicated AC charger at up to 7 kW (for emissions reasons mostly) but the battery itself has a very small overall capacity of just 3.8 kWh so don’t expect much range.

I spent all of my time on the track in what I like to call “full kill,” which is Corsa mode for the drive, and maximum for the powertrain to extract all 1,000HP.

There are 13 drive modes in total, all of which are controlled by the dials on the steering wheel, and include Città (fully electric, AWD on demand), Strada (for comfort and smoothness), and Sport (for reactiveness and fun-to-drive). The regenerative braking and engine power are so strong in Corsa that it is possible to recharge the batteries using the front wheel or the V12 engine in 6 minutes.

What About the Design of the Lamborghini Revuelto?

Like all modern cars, the Lamborghini Revuelto has been designed in a lab to create perfect aerodynamic balance. However, that hasn’t detracted from the overall look of the car and it’s menacing in person.

The new design is particularly functional and has increased the front aerodynamic load by 33 per cent and the rear by 74 per cent compared to the Aventador Ultimae (under maximum load conditions).

“The Revuelto is adrenaline made visible,” said Mitja Borkert, Lamborghini’s Head of Design. “The design of the new Lamborghini Revuelto opens a fascinating door towards the future of our unique design language. At first sight, Revuelto is an intriguing next-generation Lamborghini V12, with all lines embracing the monocoque and celebrating a free view towards the V12 HPEV powertrain.”

You’ll be glad to hear that the vertically-opening scissor doors remain, derived from the original Lamborghini Countach prototype. Going further, the Revuelto sets proportions around a single longitudinal line down the side of the vehicle. The muscular front end is a tribute to the Murcielago while the floating blade on the rear fender is all Diablo.

In terms of structural rigidity, the Revuelto’s monofuselage is 10 per cent lighter than the Aventador chassis, and the front frame is 20 per cent lighter than its aluminium predecessor.

At the front of the car, headlamp clusters feature the trademark Y-shape daytime running lights that are framed by aerodynamic blades that connect the splitter to the hood itself. Side fins behind the front wheels channel the airflow along the sides of the car and into the concavities of the doors to the side air intakes, which feature sharp edges that echo the arrows on the front.

Finally, the rear of the car features the double hexagonal exhausts carried across from the LB744 prototype alongside an adjustable rear wing.

What’s the Lamborghini Revuelto Like on the Inside?

I spent most of my time behind the wheel of the Lamborghini Revuelto on-track, but it does continue the space-age pilot’s theme that is found in every Lambo with a mixture of carbon fibre, leather, and Alcantara depending on your specification.

Technology has taken a giant leap in the Revuelto and it starts with the 8.4-inch vertical touchscreen in the middle of the car that houses Apple CarPlay. Again, I didn’t get a chance to play around with it during my near-300km/h lap, but it isn’t in the way. Like the Porsche Taycan, the Revuelto offers a shared driving experience with a 12.3-inch digital cockpit on the driver’s side and a 9.1-inch display installed on the passenger side.

I’ve had a chance to play around with the “swipe” function that has been introduced that allows the driver and passenger “co-pilot” to move information from the central display to the side displays like a smartphone and it works remarkably well.

Impressively, space has been improved on the interior with 26mm more headroom than the Aventador Ultimae and this meant that I could finally use a helmet on track!

The new monofuselage design also offers 84mm more legroom for increased luggage space in the back (including a large golf bag) while the front hood has enough space for two cabin trolleys. Heck, even the passenger gets a cupholder. Now we’re talking about luxury!

How Does the Lamborghini Revuelto Drive?

Now we’ve got all of that out of the way I can finally tell you how the 1,000HP Hybrid V12 monster that is the Lamborghini Revuelto drives on track.

I spent the morning behind the wheel of the Revuelto as part of the Lamborghini Esperienza Corsa program where customers are brought together to try experiences, including the dynamic Australian debut of the Lamborghini Revuelto, Urus SE, and the season opener for the Super Trofeo Asia 2025 championship.

We were lapping the Gardner GP circuit and this meant a 3.93km lap with a combination of challenging bends, curves, turns and straights. I’ve driven more than 100 laps here, but nothing prepared me for the sheer power and performance of the Lamborghini Revuelto.

Just a few weeks ago I was driving the 2025 Aston Martin Vantage here and it impressed me how it was transformed from a V8 boulevard cruiser into something that is truly capable of quick laps. However, the bar was going to be much higher for the Revuelto considering the previous-generation Aventador SVJ managed to get within -0.1 seconds of a Porsche GT3 RS at Nürburgring Nordschleife when it put down a time of 6:44.97 more than 7 years ago!

Let’s talk about power because yes, the Revuelto can accelerate from 0-100km/h in 2.5 seconds, but the way that this car pulls from 150-250km/h is mental.

Straight-line performance is absurd enough, but the way the hybrid powertrain delivers power out of corners requires a complete re-wiring of your brain.

The three electric motors produce 190 PS of power and 336 Nm of torque and they work in conjunction with the engine to boost the power of the V12 way down low in the rev range. It’s so instantaneous that it catches you off guard. The engine sounds like it’s barely working but there’s somewhere in the realm of 600 HP sitting under your right foot as you begin to squeeze on the power from 2,500rpm and extract the full 1,000 HP.

Every power input has to be measured, and in “full kill,” it takes large kahunas to feed it more power out of a corner. It will very easily light up all four tyres and slide you into the dirt, which always keeps you on your toes.

You spend a lap or two figuring the Revuelto out (and re-wiring your brain) and then you start to enjoy the car and flow with it, appreciating its superior driving dynamics.

The Electric Power Steering (EPS) is now 10 per cent faster than the Aventador, but it remains perfectly calibrated and quick without being overwhelming.

Double wishbone front suspension and a rear multi-link suspension do result in a firm ride, even on track. However, you can’t argue with the rebound as it did a great job of keeping the car balanced through turn three at SMSP where large bumps on the corner exit can unsettle some vehicles.

The brakes are incredible, too. They’re 410×38 mm carbon ceramic disks with 10 piston calipers up front matched to 4 pistons in the rear and they stop the Revuelto on a dime. Importantly, there’s no brake fade, and there’s no “transition” feeling between regen and brakes either.

It’s at this point that I’m not sure what’s more impressive, the straight-line speed or the driving dynamics. Well, my questions were quickly answered when I looked down at the speedometer before the braking point for turn one, 298km/h! I’ve never seen speeds like that in a road car at this track. Heck, the 656 HP Aston Martin Vantage managed 268km/h and I thought that was impressive. Mega stuff!

I didn’t have long to contemplate this moment because, after five laps of the circuit, it was time to gather my thoughts and head back into the pits.

Man of Many’s Verdict on the Lamborghini Revuelto

I was worried that the Lamborghini Revuelto would go one of two ways. Either, it was going to be too soft, too refined, and too fast for its own good or it was going to be nothing more than a “first effort” from Lamborghini at creating the V12 Hybrid supercar that no one thought was possible.

Well, it’s all of those things. It’s refined, comfortable, powerful, and easy to live with because of the technology and interior comfort, but it’s also a Lamborghini. It’s still the definition of a Raging Bull and it will absolutely give you the horns if you’re tempted to push the cars power and performance beyond your own capabilities.

However, when given a track, it will unleash serious performance that puts almost any other road car to shame.

Maybe the craziest part about all of this is that this is just the first one. There’s very likely to be an ‘S’, ‘SV’, ‘SVJ’ and some other madness down the pipeline. If I were a billionaire I’d buy one of these first, learn how to drive it, and then order every model thereafter. Bravo Lamborghini!