There’s no such thing as a good Lamborghini supercar. They’re militaristic things—no visibility, a bad driving position, an abundance of horsepower, and feral handling. There has not been one Lambo in history that is objectively good–only completely and lovably unhinged. But the Revuelto, Lambo’s newest, most powerful, and most advanced V-12 supercar ever, might be the exception.
Over two days during our Inaugural Cool Car Cup in November 2024, I was given the excellent privilege of provoking the Revuelto on some of my favorite canyon roads, and my home course at the Streets of Willow Springs. Most of you will already know the headline numbers–1,001 horsepower from a 9,500-rpm V-12, three axial-flux electric motors, and an all-new dual-clutch gearbox. It’s not a step change from the Aventador; it’s an entirely new conception.
While not perfect, the Revuelto was a revelation. Not only is nearly the same weight as the Aventador SVJ (curb weight, not that tricky dry weight number), it did something magic. Yes, it was a ridiculous Lamborghini, one you couldn’t see out of and had an abundance of horsepower. It was feral in how it accelerated, but it was equally as feral in how it turned. Then, it became a quiet, supple-riding attention magnet around town. The Revuelto became a genuinely good car—not just a great Lambo.
For the detailed lowdown, watch the video. As a bonus, a full lap of V12 music is included.
