Golden hour in Tuscany with a new Lamborghini Revuelto is truly something to be savoured. Although… there is the nagging thought that the addition of some electric motors to the quintessential naturally aspirated V12 might spoil the party. Yes, a combined 1001bhp should be enough to overcome the extra weight of a hybrid system and ensure the Revuelto’s 1772kg (3907lb - dry weight) feels quick in a straight line, but can the promises of torque vectoring really do much to help in the corners?
Certainly there is no outward lack of drama. This particular car is in Giallo (yellow) Countach, 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 V12 is left al fresco for maximum visual impact. Does the Revuelto look like it costs £450,000 or $600,00? Yes, absolutely.
But back to the hybrid, because we know that’s still a concern for many. But 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 Sian. 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. But, 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? Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray? Let us know in the comments.
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