The Miura. The Diablo. The Murciélago. The Aventador. With the exception of the Countach, every one of Lamborghini’s mid-engined V12 flagships has received the Super Veloce treatment at some point in their life. Meet the Lamborghini Revuelto SV: the most powerful production car the company has ever built.
It produces a total of 1,050bhp, which represents a 49bhp increase over the standard Revuelto. The extra performance does not come from tweaks to the internal combustion engine. The 6.5-litre, naturally aspirated V12 remains in the same 814bhp state of tune found in the regular car.
Instead, the additional grunt comes entirely from electricity. Three electric motors—two compact axial flux units driving the front axle and a third sitting above the eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox—are responsible for the power surge. These motors are fed by a new, higher-performance 7.3kWh battery.
Performance and Aerodynamics
The effects on the raw performance numbers are, frankly, a little negligible. A tenth is shaved off the 0-62mph sprint, dropping it from 2.5 to 2.4 seconds. Top speed is quoted as “over” 214mph, which is actually slightly lower than the standard car’s 217mph figure.
That slight reduction in top speed is likely a consequence of the new aero bits. Where the SV is really designed to stand out is in the corners. The aerodynamics include a reworked front splitter, underbody, and a sizeable new rear wing.
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Downforce is up by 80 percent over the standard car. The entire aero balance has shifted forward to give the SV a pointier front end. For drivers, this shift suggests the car is engineered specifically for track capability rather than simple straight-line speed, rewarding precision over raw acceleration.
A reworked ducting system means the brakes are cooled 12 percent more efficiently. This is essential given the hardware fitted. The car uses uprated carbon ceramic brakes known as CCM-R Plus, measuring 420mm at the front and 410mm at the rear.
Chassis and Handling
Lamborghini claims these brakes will bring the SV to a standstill from 124mph in just 360 feet. They also benefit from an upgraded brake control system designed for greater stability during heavy braking and when hopping kerbs on track.
Underneath, the Revuelto SV gets a new set of manually adjustable dampers. These were developed using Lamborghini’s learnings from running Huracans and Temerarios in GT3 racing. That experience also informed the new five-stage traction control system.
This system unlocks by switching the SV into a new mode called ‘Pilota’. Yes, that does mean ‘pilot’, in case the manufacturer’s fighter jet comparisons couldn’t get any more on the nose.
The chassis changes wrap up with a new set of lightweight wheels, 20 inches up front and 21 at the rear. In a production Lamborghini first, they feature a centrelock design. They come shod in a selection of Revuelto SV-specific Bridgestone tyres.
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There is a Potenza Sport for general use, a semi-slick Potenza Race R for track days, and even a bespoke Blizzak LM005 winter tyre.
Interior and Production
Inside, the focus remains on weight reduction. The cabin features lightweight carbon door panels and carbon-shelled sports seats as standard equipment. An even more aggressive race seat is available for those taking their SV on track or who just really want to be punished on the road.
As is typical for cars of this caliber, almost everything is highly personalisable. Multiple finishes are available for the wheels, interior, and the SV logo on the car’s haunches. It is likely that no two Revuelto SVs will be alike.
This exclusivity is partly due to production numbers. Only 1,963 units will ever be made, a nod to Lamborghini’s year of founding. Pricing has not been officially confirmed, but a regular Revuelto costs around £450,000 before options, so the SV is expected to exceed £600,000.
The car has already set the production car lap record at Hockenheim. Given the form of the hardcore versions of its Aventador predecessor, a record attempt at a certain other German racetrack seems likely before long.
