SV is short for Super Veloce, a badge that has been attached to some of Lamborghini’s most hard-core models ever since the Miura SV arrived in 1971. Over the decades, the formula has stayed consistent: less weight, more power and an even sharper emphasis on performance.
That legacy looks set to continue with the new Lamborghini Revuelto SV. Lamborghini still hasn’t published the full specifications, but this more extreme version has already offered an early glimpse of its potential ahead of its official unveiling on 14 August at The Quail in the United States, as part of Monterey Car Week.
Hockenheim lap time for the Lamborghini Revuelto SV
Still wearing heavy camouflage, the Revuelto SV completed a lap of the Hockenheimring in Germany in just 1min41,6s. The car was driven by Marco Mapelli, the Italian brand’s test driver.
Record claim and Mercedes-AMG One comparison
In Lamborghini’s official statement, that lap is said to make the Revuelto SV the fastest-ever “production car” around Hockenheim. That immediately raises an obvious question: what about the Mercedes-AMG One?
Back in 2022, the Mercedes-AMG One lapped the same circuit in 1min38,5s - more than three seconds quicker than the Revuelto SV.
Asked about this by Motor1.com, Lamborghini drew a line between the two cars. The company says its claim refers specifically to the Revuelto SV as the fastest “production supercar” at Hockenheim.
By contrast, Lamborghini categorises the AMG One as a “limited-production hypercar”, arguing that its technical concept, production volume and price positioning are fundamentally different.
On the basis of that distinction between a “production supercar” and a “limited-production hypercar”, Lamborghini is therefore staking its record claim for the Revuelto SV. Whatever interpretation you prefer, a 1min41,6s lap time places this not-yet-revealed variant among the quickest road cars to tackle Hockenheim.
An even more powerful hybrid system
Lamborghini continues to keep the Revuelto SV’s technical details under wraps, but the Super Veloce tradition points to familiar changes: more power, less mass and tuning that is even more focused on outright performance and track driving.
As it stands, the standard Revuelto pairs a naturally aspirated 6.5-litre V12 with three electric motors, delivering a combined total of 747 kW (1015 cv) and 1425 Nm of torque.
Looking at the Fenomeno - recently revealed in a very limited run - it’s clear there is headroom for more. Using an evolved version of this hybrid system, it reaches 795 kW (1080 cv).
The key unknown is whether the Revuelto SV will adopt that power level, or whether Lamborghini has reserved a different set-up for what is expected to be the most uncompromising version of its hybrid supercar.
It also remains to be seen whether the Revuelto SV will be lighter than the Revuelto already on sale, as was the case with its predecessor, the Aventador SV.
Looks to match
Beyond the expected power increase, the Revuelto SV is also likely to bring a more aggressive look with a stronger aerodynamic focus. The images released so far point in exactly that direction, led by an enormous rear wing and redesigned bumpers that incorporate new aero elements.
Alongside the aerodynamic package, anticipate revised suspension, stickier tyres and chassis tuning aimed squarely at track use.
All the answers are due on 14 August, the date chosen by the Sant’Agata Bolognese marque to reveal the most extreme Revuelto yet.
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