We got an early look at Lamborghini's first electrified supercar. See the $600,000 Revuelto.
The 2024 Revuelto is Lamborghini's very first plug-in hybrid supercar.Tim Levin/Insider
- Lamborghini just revealed the Revuelto, its first plug-in supercar.
- The hybrid can travel around 6 miles on electric power only and cranks out more than 1,000 horsepower.
Lamborghini, known for its screaming V12 engines and ludicrously powerful sports cars, is going electric.
The 2024 Lamborghini Revuelto. Tim Levin/Insider
Its first gasoline-free model arrives later this decade, but Lambo is kicking off its new direction with a plug-in hybrid called the Revuelto.
The 2024 Lamborghini Revuelto. Tim Levin/Insider
We got an early look at the groundbreaking supercar and got the lowdown from Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann on what it means for the brand.
The 2024 Lamborghini Revuelto. Tim Levin/Insider
It's the first-ever plug-in vehicle from the legendary Italian brand, which aims to electrify its entire lineup by the end of 2024.
The 2024 Lamborghini Revuelto. Tim Levin/Insider
"It's not just a new model which is replacing another, but it's a new idea," Winkelmann told Insider.
The 2024 Lamborghini Revuelto. Tim Levin/Insider
The Revuelto pairs a mid-mounted V12 engine with three electric motors that boost performance while reducing planet-warming emissions.
The 2024 Lamborghini Revuelto. Tim Levin/Insider
Tightening environmental regulations around the world pushed Lamborghini to figure out how to give customers more performance while cutting the brand's CO2 footprint, Winkelmann said.
The 2024 Lamborghini Revuelto. Tim Levin/Insider
All told, the Revuelto cranks out a whopping 1,001 horsepower, according to Lamborghini's estimates.
The 2024 Lamborghini Revuelto. Tim Levin/Insider
It can hit 62 mph in a blistering 2.5 seconds and claims a top speed of 217 mph, the automaker says.
The 2024 Lamborghini Revuelto. Tim Levin/Insider
Two electric motors power the front wheels, while the V12 powers the rears, giving the Revuelto all-wheel drive.
The 2024 Lamborghini Revuelto. Tim Levin/Insider
The motors kick in to boost power at low speeds. And reverse is provided through the motors, too.
The 2024 Lamborghini Revuelto. Tim Levin/Insider
The "High Performance Electrified Vehicle," as Lambo calls it, gets a small, 3.8 kWh battery pack that offers 6.2 miles of electric-only driving.
The 2024 Lamborghini Revuelto. Tim Levin/Insider
The appeal of more pedestrian plug-in hybrids is their ability to run short errands cheaply and without burning fuel. But since this is a Lamborghini after all, the motors are really there to inject extra speed — not for gas-saving grocery runs.
The 2024 Lamborghini Revuelto. Tim Levin/Insider
The Revuelto can be recharged by plugging in, during driving through regenerative braking (which captures braking energy), or directly from the engine.
The 2024 Lamborghini Revuelto. Tim Levin/Insider
A big challenge in developing the Revuelto was hitting on the right power-to-weight ratio, Winkelmann said. Electric motors can provide lots of extra power and torque, but batteries are heavy and weigh a car down even when they're empty.
The 2024 Lamborghini Revuelto. Tim Levin/Insider
Lots of electric-only range would be overkill, because Lamborghini owners don't use their cars as daily drivers, Winkelmann said. And a too-small battery would turn into deadweight after just a few laps on the racetrack.
The 2024 Lamborghini Revuelto. Tim Levin/Insider
As far as design goes, Lamborghini drew inspiration from its previous V12 icons.
The 2024 Lamborghini Revuelto. Tim Levin/Insider
It has scissor doors like the legendary 1971 Countach, the floating blade of the Diablo toward its rear, and a nose that's reminiscent of the Murcielago, the company says.
The 2024 Lamborghini Revuelto. Tim Levin/Insider
Lamborghini also says the Revuelto's design was influenced by the aerospace industry.
The 2024 Lamborghini Revuelto. Tim Levin/Insider
Lamborghini is making a big push on technology, Winkelmann said, and that's evident in the Revuelto.
The 2024 Lamborghini Revuelto. Tim Levin/Insider
The passenger gets a slim, 9.1 inch screen so they can see the same information as the driver.
The 2024 Lamborghini Revuelto. Tim Levin/Insider
That's in addition to a sizable center touchscreen.
The 2024 Lamborghini Revuelto. Tim Levin/Insider
And the Revuelto is Lamborghini's first model to feature an advanced driver-assistance package powered by radar, cameras, and other sensors.
The 2024 Lamborghini Revuelto. Tim Levin/Insider
It has blind-spot monitoring, lane-departure warning, and adaptive cruise control.
The 2024 Lamborghini Revuelto. Tim Levin/Insider
The Revuelto will cost just over $600,000 to start and is Lamborghini's most customizable car ever.
The 2024 Lamborghini Revuelto. Tim Levin/Insider
Customers can choose from 400 paint colors, 70 interior colors, and numerous other options.
The 2024 Lamborghini Revuelto. Tim Levin/Insider
The supercar is already sold out for the next two years, Winkelmann said. So if you want one, get ready for a wait.
The 2024 Lamborghini Revuelto. Tim Levin/Insider
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