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The Verge
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- Automotive
- The Verge
Lamborghini Revuelto review: perfect harmony
With the dawning of a new era of hybridization in the automotive industry, more and more manufacturers are integrating electric propulsion into their lineups. Mild-hybrid systems are well-established, and more beneficial plug-in hybrid systems keep getting better and better. Even Lamborghini's participating in the latest wave of hybridization, which might come as a surprise to some. That's because this Italian company's outlandish supercars have never been regarded as thrifty, or ever trying to be thrifting. They've always returned old-truck-like fuel economy thanks to their ravenous 10- and 12-cylinder engines. And their innate ability to make those behind the wheel drive them as inefficiently as possible doesn't help, either. But by God, it's a reality in the 2025 Lamborghini Revuelto, the Italian brand's top V12-powered model. Its plug-in hybrid system is mainly there to up the thrills, but surprisingly, it can also return respectable fuel economy with no downsides to its ravenous driving experience. Here's how $612,858 (before costly options) worth of Lambo slots into our current golden age of hybridized high-performance. Lamborghini goes out of its way to call the Revuelto its first-ever plug-in hybrid HPEV (high-performance electric vehicle), and it truly is: a 3.8 kWh battery sends juice to two AC motors mounted on the front axle, and another attached to the transverse-mounted eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox. By default, the mighty Lambo comes to life without firing up its engine, instead sending power to the front motors for backing up (there's no reverse gear), as well as offering up to five miles of EV-only range. That may sound comically low, but considering just 30 miles of normal driving can fully top it back up, it's more useful than one might assume. If I was allowed more mileage for my press loan, I would've loved to run the battery down on the highway, firing up the engine until it was recharged, and repeating the process until the tank ran low. Its plug-in hybrid system is mainly there to up the thrills. After all, it's rated at 23 MPGe—12 combined without hybrid assistance. The latter barely beats its Aventador predecessor and means this thing carries a $4500 gas guzzler tax for not meeting minimum fuel efficiency standards. Not many PHEVs can claim that honor. That said, I was pleasantly surprised by how easy it was to come close to 23 MPGe. Over a generally traffic-free, 15-mile stretch of Los Angeles freeway with radar cruise control set to 75 mph, I was able to easily exceed 21 MPGe. Not only that, it prioritized EV propulsion for passing slower cars while the engine sat dormant at a very calm 2,000 rpm in eighth gear. Despite some significant road noise, this brutish supercar was rather relaxing on the highway. But exiting off and transitioning to twistier blacktop high up in California's San Gabriel Mountains, it quickly became anything but. As the Revuelto is Lamborghini's flagship V12 supercar, the specs are insane: its 6.5-liter naturally aspirated V12 screams to 9,500 rpm and produces 814 horsepower and 535 lb-ft of torque. The three motors contribute up to an additional 296 hp and 364 lb-ft, reaching a peak total output of 1,001 hp and 1,044 lb-ft of torque. You'd never know from behind the wheel that this thing weighs 4,290 pounds, as 0-60 mph happens in just 2.5 seconds, and 150 arrives in less than 10. If the main reason for hybridization is pure excitement, then I'm here for it. Launching off the line, you feel the motors punch down low as the V12 revs up, and once the tach needle reaches the midrange, all hell breaks loose in wonderful electron-flowing and fuel-burning harmony. The specs are insane The Revuelto doesn't hold back in its pursuit of filling the cabin, and several city blocks in either direction, with glorious V12 music. It's endlessly entertaining regardless of mode and RPM, even lightly cruising around between 3,000 and 4,500 RPM. I'd never been so content having a ringing in my ears as I did filling up its 22.5-gallon fuel tank twice in one weekend. The shove back in the seat while ripping off the line is truly something special, too. I've had the honor and privilege of driving some thrilling hardware during my tenure in automotive journalism, but this takes the cake for all-out savagery. Upshifts seamlessly continue the effort forth towards felony offenses, and once it's time to slow down, some light gearbox whine and sharp puck noises make for buttery smooth, GT3 race car-like downshifts. It's all intoxicating. The Bolognese brand didn't just make the Revuelto faster and optionally thriftier. Active aerodynamics sitting atop the rear deck to help it cut through the air 66 percent more efficiently, as well as bleed off speed. Carbon fiber and aluminum comprise its chassis and bodywork, making it 10 percent lighter and 25 percent more rigid than its predecessor. Combined with a mix of adaptive dampers and double-wishbone independent suspension, its rectangular battery pack mounted in what used to be called the transmission tunnel, all-wheel drive, plus its mid-engine layout, this thing is a monster at corners. Conveniently, switching between damper and motor settings, as well as drive modes, was quite easy as they're all done on the steering wheel. I've never been a big fan of complication here, but Lamborghini's method works great. This thing is a monster at corners The steering itself possessed decent weight under cornering and sufficient communication, tack-sharp front-end response, and above all, the perfect ratio for high-performance driving. It was so nice being far tilted back in the Lambo's sport seat (this was very necessary, as headroom is at a high premium for tall folks), hands at nine and three, and getting into a daze-like rhythm of carving corners at breathtaking speed. While power delivery was merciless, it was quite easy to tame with smooth inputs and thoughtful downshifts, which weren't as frequent as other exotic fare thanks to the engine's sky-high redline. The end result was reaching well-traveled mountain top landmarks in a shockingly short amount of time. All while experiencing an immensely good ride quality in either its stiffer or softer damper mode, too—a testament to how much engineering went into this beast's chassis dynamics. The 2025 Lamborghini Revuelto is unlike anything I'd ever driven before. I may not have fit very well inside, the seat back may have been designed for someone a foot shorter than me, but goddamn was it totally worth it. Not only was the sensation of a screaming, 6.5-liter V12 behind me something beautifully unique, but behind all the drama was a chassis tremendously potent in its grip and athleticism. Then, its unparalleled mix of 12-cylinder ferocity plus hybridization created a harmoniously hilarious good time. It even returned admirable fuel economy numbers for a supercar, if I wanted… but I mostly didn't, as its consumption proved to be one of the wisest financial investments ever. Photography by Peter Nelson / The Verge
Herald Sun
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Herald Sun
Mercedes-AMG GT XX concept revealed
Don't miss out on the headlines from HiTech. Followed categories will be added to My News. Mercedes could be the first brand to sell a car in Australia with one megawatt of power. Mega what? That's the term for 1000kW of power, an enormous figure that pushes the brand's next supercar beyond the wildest cars currently on sale – machines such as the 760kW Porsche Taycan Turbo GT and Lamborghini's V12 hybrid Revuelto with its 747kW of power. Mercedes-AMG Concept GT-XX. Picture: Supplied Wilder still, Mercedes says its car is capable of 'at least 1000kW', suggesting the car's true performance potential is even higher than that. That enormous power lies under the composite skin of the Mercedes-AMG Concept GT XX, a show car designed to demonstrate the brand's considerable ability. It has three 'axial flux' electric motors that, according to Mercedes, develop 'high power from an extremely compact package', offering 'unprecedented capability'. MORE: The proof EVs have arrived Mercedes-AMG Concept GT-XX. Picture: Supplied How unprecedented? Try a top speed of 360km/h – some 55km/h more than Porsche's fastest Taycan. Better still, the car has the ability to take on 400 kilometres of electric range in just five minutes. Granted, electric charging infrastructure to support that does not exist. But when it does, Mercedes will be ready. The electromechanical guts underpinning the concept car were a joint effort by Mercedes‑AMG in Affalterbach, where flash road cars are made, and Mercedes‑AMG High Performance Powertrains in Brixworth, where Formula 1 powerplants are born. The new machine represents the first electric car developed purely by AMG – other fast battery-powered Benz models are hotted-up versions of the brand's luxury cars. MORE: Inside BYD's plan to take over the road Mercedes-AMG Concept GT-XX. Picture: Supplied The car's retro looks are inspired by Mercedes concepts of the 1970s, accompanied by thoroughly modern details. A dot matrix light panel between the tail lamps replaces conventional badges. The show car can display Mercedes or AMG logos – or be customised with anything else a driver might like to say to those behind them. MORE: F1: The Movie reviewed Mercedes-AMG Concept GT-XX. Picture: Supplied Clever lighting elements on the side replace pinstriping or vinyl details. In the cabin, an F1-like steering wheel takes inspiration from the Mercedes-AMG One hypercar – the revolutionary machine powered by the same 1.6-litre V6 turbo hybrid motor that powered Mercedes to several championships. Michael Schiebe, chief executive of Mercedes-AMG, said the concept car represents 'the next milestone in the history of AMG', one that 'forges a whole new dimension of performance'. 'We're bringing groundbreaking technology that redefines high performance,' he said. 'The best thing is that this car is a true AMG with every fibre of its being. The heart of an AMG was always the motor, and that will remain so with our in-house electric architecture. 'With our high-tech axial flux motor, we're delivering a revolutionary new drive that is unparalleled in terms of power density, weight and packaging. 'This pairs with a new performance battery developed from scratch that enables previously unimagined level of performance and endurance.' Originally published as Mercedes-AMG GT XX concept revealed
Auto Blog
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
The Most Powerful Lamborghini Ever Will Also Be One Of The Rarest
Revuelto Won't Be The Angriest Bull Much Longer In March this year, Lamborghini revealed the V12-powered Revuelto with an astonishing 1,001 horsepower, but it seems that figure is already soon to be eclipsed. If a report from The Supercar Blog is accurate, a new supercar is coming as 'the most powerful Lamborghini ever made.' The publication claims that the new vehicle will be based on the Revuelto but will carry a new name: Fenomeno. If that name sounds familiar, you may have seen that Sant'Agata applied to trademark the term in Europe, according to a filing unearthed by CarMoses back in April. The Supercar Blog says that Lamborghini recently hosted a private preview of the Fenomeno for some of its most elite customers, and that one of the clients who saw it described the Fenomeno as 'a car that will change everything.' 0:05 / 0:09 2025 Ford Maverick: 4 reasons to love it, 2 reasons to think twice Watch More Expect Fenomeno To Look Unlike Revuelto The same client reportedly told TSB that the radical new supercar will harken to the past with a design inspired by one of the most iconic models in the brand's back catalog. It can't be the Countach because that's already been reimagined for the modern age, which potentially leads us to the Diablo, the Miura, and the 350 GT (though the latter was a front-engine car). However, shortly after the Countach LPI 800-4 arrived, company CEO Stephan Winkelmann told Autocar that he doesn't want to reimagine the past again, saying, 'I'm not in favor of redoing cars. I look at the Miura and think it's great, but I think we really need to be focused on the future and we want to look back and say we were the ones who made new icons, not just copied old ones.' Similar sentiments were shared by the head of service for Polo Storico, Lamborghini's in-house restoration department, when he told The Drive in January that the company is 'not interested' in restomods and continuation cars. Thus, we can safely assume that the Fenomeno will be something entirely new, with only a little infusion of inspiration. Lamborghini wants its classics to remain special. At the same time, overdoing the nostalgia can indicate to buyers that a new car isn't all that novel. Thus, we can expect this new Lambo's styling to give a nod to the past without being defined by it. One Of The Rarest Lambos Ever This Way Comes The final rumor claimed in the report is that the Fenomeno will be limited to just 29 examples, making it one of the rarest Lambos ever, behind only the Sesto Elemento (20 units), Veneno (13 units as a coupe plus nine in roadster form), Miura SVJ (3 units), and Diablo GT1 Stradale (2 units). The latter was part of an abandoned project, and there's a chance it may be the inspiration for this new Fenomeno. Let's assume that the Fenomeno will be revealed imminently but only reach production in 2026. If we subtract the number of units rumored for production from 2,026, we arrive at 1,997, and 1997 was the year in which the Diablo GT1 Stradale was produced. That's some seriously acrobatic arithmetic to justify our presumption, but until we receive official word from Sant'Agata, we'll have to keep playing the guessing game. Whatever the truth, this likely won't be the only Raging Bull stampeding towards us; the CarMoses report we mentioned at the outset revealed another new, yet-to-be-assigned Lambo name: Armero… About the Author Sebastian Cenizo View Profile
Miami Herald
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
The Most Powerful Lamborghini Ever Will Also Be One Of The Rarest
In March this year, Lamborghini revealed the V12-powered Revuelto with an astonishing 1,001 horsepower, but it seems that figure is already soon to be eclipsed. If a report from The Supercar Blog is accurate, a new supercar is coming as "the most powerful Lamborghini ever made." The publication claims that the new vehicle will be based on the Revuelto but will carry a new name: Fenomeno. If that name sounds familiar, you may have seen that Sant'Agata applied to trademark the term in Europe, according to a filing unearthed by CarMoses back in April. The Supercar Blog says that Lamborghini recently hosted a private preview of the Fenomeno for some of its most elite customers, and that one of the clients who saw it described the Fenomeno as "a car that will change everything." The same client reportedly told TSB that the radical new supercar will harken to the past with a design inspired by one of the most iconic models in the brand's back catalog. It can't be the Countach because that's already been reimagined for the modern age, which potentially leads us to the Diablo, the Miura, and the 350 GT (though the latter was a front-engine car). However, shortly after the Countach LPI 800-4 arrived, company CEO Stephan Winkelmann told Autocar that he doesn't want to reimagine the past again, saying, "I'm not in favor of redoing cars. I look at the Miura and think it's great, but I think we really need to be focused on the future and we want to look back and say we were the ones who made new icons, not just copied old ones." Related: Mexican-Owned Lamborghini Revuelto Tries To Cross The Wrong Border Similar sentiments were shared by the head of service for Polo Storico, Lamborghini's in-house restoration department, when he told The Drive in January that the company is "not interested" in restomods and continuation cars. Thus, we can safely assume that the Fenomeno will be something entirely new, with only a little infusion of inspiration. Lamborghini wants its classics to remain special. At the same time, overdoing the nostalgia can indicate to buyers that a new car isn't all that novel. Thus, we can expect this new Lambo's styling to give a nod to the past without being defined by it. The final rumor claimed in the report is that the Fenomeno will be limited to just 29 examples, making it one of the rarest Lambos ever, behind only the Sesto Elemento (20 units), Veneno (13 units as a coupe plus nine in roadster form), Miura SVJ (3 units), and Diablo GT1 Stradale (2 units). The latter was part of an abandoned project, and there's a chance it may be the inspiration for this new Fenomeno. Let's assume that the Fenomeno will be revealed imminently but only reach production in 2026. If we subtract the number of units rumored for production from 2,026, we arrive at 1,997, and 1997 was the year in which the Diablo GT1 Stradale was produced. That's some seriously acrobatic arithmetic to justify our presumption, but until we receive official word from Sant'Agata, we'll have to keep playing the guessing game. Whatever the truth, this likely won't be the only Raging Bull stampeding towards us; the CarMoses report we mentioned at the outset revealed another new, yet-to-be-assigned Lambo name: Armero... Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
NDTV
3 days ago
- Automotive
- NDTV
Lamborghini Fenomeno Likely To Be Brand's New Exclusive Hypercar
Lamborghini seems to be preparing the recipe for its most powerful car in silence. Based on reports, a recently leaked trademark document has likely revealed the name of a new limited-edition hypercar. This upcoming mode is called Fenomeno, which is the Italian, Spanish, and Greek word for phenomenon. If rumours are to be trusted, it will likely be a model based on the Revuelto. The Revuelto is the flagship model of the brand and comes with a 6.5-litre V12 hybrid powertrain consisting of three electric motors operating using a 3.8 kWh battery pack. This setup results in a total output of 1014 hp. The power is routed to all four wheels using an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission. It is not known what changes will be made to this powertrain to use it in the upcoming model. Also Read: The theory of Fenomeno, being a new Revuelto-based model, is surrounded by doubts because the lighter and faster versions of the car will likely get suffixes like S, SV, or SVJ instead of a completely new name. However, there is also a probability that they might follow in the footsteps of Aventador-based specials like the Sian FKP 37, Centenario, and Veneno. As of now, the Italian marquee has revealed no information related to Fenomeno. However, reports suggest that Lamborghini's customers were recently given a preview of a new model. This was said to have a design inspired by one of the brand's iconic models. This new car is likely to make its debut in August at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, at Monterey Car Week, which in recent times has become the location for the debut of some of the most exclusive cars. In the past, it hosted the exclusive premieres of models like Lanzador Concept and Temerario.
