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Video detailing the LB744's monofusolage chassis
Codenamed LB744, the plug-in hybrid V12 supercar reveals its digital instrument cluster in the latest teaser episode. We get to learn it'll have no fewer than seven driving modes: Recharge, Hybrid, Performance, City, Strada, Sport, and Corsa. These are selectable via two rotors mounted on the steering wheel.
City enables zero-emissions driving by turning off the newly developed naturally aspirated 6.5-liter engine. Yes, the flagship raging bull will work in pure electric mode, in which case power is going to be limited to just 180 hp. Lamborghini says the LB744's traction control system, suspension, and eight-speed, dual-clutch automatic transmission are calibrated for maximum comfort.
If the mid-engined supercar with its monofuselage runs out of battery juice and the driver can't find a charging station nearby to plug it in, Recharge mode will fire up the V12 to recharge the 3.8-kWh pack in six minutes. Replenishing the battery installed in the central tunnel can also be done via regenerative braking. At a charging station, the peeps from Sant’Agata Bolognese claim the battery can be recharged at up to seven kilowatts.
Strada mode is essentially a normal mode tailored to day-to-day driving and longer trips. It always has the V12 engine working, but the total output is limited to 874 hp. Should you want more, Sport mode unlocks 894 hp and maximizes the gearbox's responsiveness. Put the LB744 into Corsa mode and you benefit from the full 1,000 hp, with everything dialed for maximum performance.
If you're brave enough, it will be possible to turn off the electronic stability control system. Of course, there's also a launch control system by pressing a button mounted in the center of the left rotor. Lamborghini says there are 13 selectable settings pertaining to the behavior of the new supercar. One of the available configurations is Corsa Recharge, which prioritizes the lithium-ion battery by maximizing recharge.
The Italian exotic marque claims we are only a few days away from the world premiere when we’ll finally get to discover what the electrified supercar is called.
The heart of this flagship is a new 6.5-liter V12, supplemented by three electric motors to produce a combined 1,001 hp (1,000.7 to be specific). Power reaches all four wheels through a new eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox, and an all-electric mode for this plug-in hybrid is available (one of thirteen different configurations when you count drive, battery, and regen settings). The Revuelto utilizes a new monocoque chassis that Lamborghini says is the first to have a fully carbon-fiber front structure.
Performance-wise, 62 mph arrives in 2.5 seconds, and 124 mph takes less than 7 seconds. Flat out, the latest Lambo will exceed 217 mph. And if you want to roll quietly through town, you can select all-electric mode for approximately six miles, provided the battery has a full charge.
Compared to the Aventador Ultimae, Lamborghini says the Revuelto is 61 percent more efficient and generates 66 percent more downforce in high-load situations. That will certainly put its custom-made Bridgestone Potenza Sport tires to the test, staggered to measure 265/35R20 in front and 345/30R21 at the back. A larger wheel/tire combo with 265/30R21s at the front and 355/25R22s for the rear are available.
The driver gets a 12.3-inch digital readout, with a very modest 8.4-inch portrait screen in the middle. However, the passenger gets a narrow 9.1-inch screen that also displays vital vehicle information. All three displays can be swiped to share info, with Lamborghini emphasizing the passenger's role as a co-pilot. By handling things such as climate functions, navigation, or music selection, the driver is left to focus on driving. And with seven drive settings with various sub-functions, there are 13 modes to choose from.
Lamborghini is also aiming to be more environmentally friendly (no, really) with the Revuelto. The automaker has new processes for manufacturing materials that are more efficient. Upholstery combines various leathers with microfiber made from recycled polyester.
A 6.5-liter Lambo V12 sounds familiar, but this is an all-new engine that's both lighter and more powerful than its predecessor. It develops 813 horsepower at 9,250 rpm and 535 pound-feet, all without the need for turbochargers. On the hybrid side, there are two electric motors for the front wheels and a third motor mounted within the new eight-speed wet dual-clutch gearbox, another first for Lamborghini. It's mounted transversely behind the engine instead of in front, making room for the small 3.8-kilowatt-hour battery pack in what used to be the transmission tunnel.
Yes, that battery is very small but it's enough to give the Revuelto an electric-only range of about six miles. It's also small enough for the engine to charge it back up in about six minutes. The idea here obviously isn't for frugal motoring, but instead as a performance supplement to the engine with the added bonus of zero-emission operation to access areas where engine bans might be in place. With all-wheel drive capability, the Revuelto offers 1,001 hp to the ground, or a feather-light 180 hp in EV mode, with the front e-axle and transmission-mounted electric motor providing zero-emissions all-wheel drive.
For the first time, you can get a Lamborghini with electric torque vectoring. Given the spiffy name of Lamborghini Dinamica Veicolo 2.0, it can send specific power outputs to each wheel where it will do the most good. The system can also activate individual brakes to guide the car, but Lamborghini stresses this is only used when absolutely necessary to help preserve efficiency and "natural driving."
Lamborghini will launch the Revuelto near the end of the year as a 2024 model year in the United States, with pricing to be announced in due course.
They haven't done a diablo reboot yet.We need a new design direction from Lamborghini...this one is tired.
I agree. The Countach, Diablo, and Murcielago were all very different languages on the same shape but this new one, while nice, is the same language as they've had since the Reventon in 2007. The tail lights are lifted straight off the Asterion concept from 2014. Sad thing is the Diablo is still the best one of all and despite being graphically very restrained it is still extreme to experience in person to this day. The pop-up leadlights will never be beaten.We need a new design direction from Lamborghini...this one is tired.
The Diablo was great, but I find the Murcielago to be a masterpiece of restrained yet also still somehow insane design. The interior of the Murcielago was pretty bad though, totally lacking charm or drama.I agree. The Countach, Diablo, and Murcielago were all very different languages on the same shape but this new one, while nice, is the same language as they've had since the Reventon in 2007. The tail lights are lifted straight off the Asterion concept from 2014. Sad thing is the Diablo is still the best one of all and despite being graphically very restrained it is still extreme to experience in person to this day. The pop-up leadlights will never be beaten.
The 2006 Miura concept was a piece of art and should've been Lamborghini's next V12 halo car but instead they kept making Reventons over and over again. Disappointing. I wouldn't hang this car on my wall.
Lamborghini’s first electric car is still years away from production, but one company executive was willing to provide new details about the EV.
On Tuesday, ahead of the 2023 New York auto show, Lamborghini Chief Marketing and Sales Officer Federico Foschini told Motor Authority the automaker’s upcoming EV will have at least 300 miles of range and a "comfortable" rear seat.
Earlier in the week Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelman confirmed the first Lamborghini electric car will be a 2+2 Grand Tourer, but the executive stopped short of saying much more.
Foschini said the minimum EV driving range target today seems to be just over 300 miles. "This is what you need because it's a full electric vehicle," the executive said. "You have no alternative range." Foschini noted customers need peace of mind that they'll have enough range for long-distance travel.
Foschini also said the electric grand tourer will be a practical car. He said that after a customer buys a supercar, like the Revuelto plug-in hybrid, they will look for a vehicle that is more usable. That's where the electric GT will come into the picture.
The rear seat will not be as roomy as the front seat, Foschini said, but it will be comfortable and capable of accommodating an adult male (likely two) and not just kids. That’s yet to be seen as most 2+2s have rather impractical rear seats. Examples include the Porsche 911 and Toyota GR86.
Espada??Lamborghini's first EV will be a 2+2 grand tourer with 300+ miles of range says Chief Marketing and Sales Officer
Lamborghini exec: EV targeting 300 miles of range, comfortable rear seat
Lamborghini's first electric car will have two doors, seat adults in the back, and target at least 300 miles of range.www.motorauthority.com
I would hope it's a bit more reliable than that, or at the very least that the windows won't shatter if you bump the doors while they're rolled down.Espada??
Well where's the Italian charm without that?I would hope it's a bit more reliable than that, or at the very least that the windows won't shatter if you bump the doors while they're rolled down.