The Driver’s Seat: Henry Catchpole on the Lamborghini Revuelto

Golden hour in Tuscany with a new Lamborghini Revuelto is truly something to be savored. Although . . . there is the nagging thought that the addition of some electric motors to the quintessential naturally aspirated V-12 might spoil the party. Yes, a combined 1001 hp should be enough to overcome the extra weight of a hybrid system and ensure the Revuelto’s 3907 pounds (dry weight) feels quick in a straight line, but can torque vectoring really do much to help in the corners? 

Certainly, there is no outward lack of drama. This particular car wears Giallo Countach (yellow), which, although gorgeous, is perhaps a little too Corvette for comfort. However, the sensational scissor doors are present and correct, the hexagonal exhausts are mounted high, and the V-12 is left al fresco for maximum visual impact. Does the Revuelto look like it costs $600,000? Yes, absolutely. 

Back to the hybrid system, because we know that’s still a concern for many. Henry Catchpole has a history lesson that might put some minds a little more at ease, because this is not the first hybrid Lamborghini—and we’re not talking about the Sían. A trip to the Ferruccio Lamborghini Museum near Bologna reveals myriad marvels from the engineer’s mind (did you know he designed a helicopter?) but it is his earliest creation that is of interest to us.

Without wishing to give too much away, the Revuelto is remarkable. Ignoring money for a moment, which hybrid supercar would you choose to drive if someone opened the hypothetical keybox? A Ferrari SF90? A McLaren Artura? The new Porsche 911 GTS T-Hybrid? A Corvette E-Ray? Let us know in the comments.