Thought Lambo giving the Revuelto a hybrid system was a sign it had gone soft? Well, the ‘standard’ car does still get 1,001hp, so we’re not quite sure how you came to that conclusion, but if that wasn’t enough for you...here’s the 1,050hp Lamborghini Revuelto SV.
Yep, that brilliant graphic on the rear haunch of a big V12 Lambo is back, and this time, it has brought with it 1,423Nm of torque, a top speed of over 340kph, and a 0-100kph time of just 2.4sec. That’s a tenth quicker than the standard car, you’ll be pleased to hear.
It’s the same setup as before, with the 6.5-liter naturally aspirated 12-cylinder engine supported by an eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox and three electric motors. Two are axial-flux on the front axle, one is radial-flux and mounted between engine and gearbox.
It’s the electric part that supplies the SV with its extra grunt, too, with a new and improved battery pack (7.3kWh vs 3.8kWh on the standard car) allowing the motors to send further reinforcements to the 814hp combustion engine. You may recognize that—and a few of the other changes we’ll tell you about—from the few-off Fenomeno.
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The SV also gets a tweaked exhaust and a new ‘Pilota’ drive mode to make it extra pointy on a circuit. And it sounds like the changes have done the business, because the hotter Revuelto has already set a 1min 41.6sec lap record for production cars at the Hockenheimring.
Visual changes include seriously sharp eyelashes under the headlights that stretch down to the new splitter, while at the back, there’s a chunky spoiler with double wings at each end. We’re told the aero balance has actually moved further forward, though, and in total, you’re looking at 80% more downforce than the standard Revuelto. Plenty of carbon addendums, too. In fact, Lambo says SVs get “more carbon than any Revuelto,” with up to 25 exterior components available in visible, unpainted form.
“Every element of the car has been developed with a clear performance-driven approach, integrating aerodynamic efficiency, lightweight materials, and a more technical, motorsport-inspired character while preserving the purity of the original design,” said design boss Mitja Borkert.
“The new front treatment, the dedicated Super Veloce livery, and the extensive use of visible carbon fiber emphasize the car’s wider stance, precision, and dramatic presence, while details such as the new centerlock wheels and hexagonal graphic themes express both technical sophistication and Lamborghini’s unmistakable design DNA. The result is a Revuelto that feels sharper, more focused, and even more engaging for the driver, both visually and dynamically.”
Spoiler alert, Mitja. Because yes, this is also a Revuelto with 20-inch front and 21-inch rear centerlock wheels, while underneath, those are fancy new carbon-ceramic brakes and manually adjustable passive dampers. We’re promised a 17% increase in agility, 11% higher peak deceleration, and 10% more lateral grip. Can someone check on Lambo, because this all feels far too sensible.
Anyway, just 1,963 Revuelto SVs will be available to customers to celebrate the year of Automobili Lamborghini’s birth, while inside, you’re looking at lightweight carbon door panels, carbon seats, and access to that new Pilota mode on the steering wheel. That also brings up access to a new five-stage traction control system, while a new ‘6D sensor’ sits in the center of the car and provides real-time measurements of the acceleration on all three axes (lateral, longitudinal, and vertical) to a number of different control systems.
“By combining this information with a new intelligent virtual estimation logic, the system gains a deeper understanding of how the vehicle is moving in every driving situation,” reads the info on the SV.
“This enables more precise and responsive braking actions, helping to prevent wheel lock and delivering improved braking performance.”
Is this Lambo going ultra-nerdy on us? Well, perhaps not entirely. “The result is a shorter braking distance, better vehicle control during combined braking and cornering, and increased stability when driving over jumps or curbs.”
First owner to jump their Revuelto SV wins.
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NOTE: This article first appeared on TopGear.com. Minor edits have been made.
