KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 — The vehicle business has been going by one other spherical of evolution as hybridisation and electrification of vehicles turn into the manner ahead.
Luxury Italian sports activities automobile producer, Lamborghini, is not any exception.
The model unveiled its first tremendous sports activities V12 hybrid high-performance electrified car, referred to as Revuelto, in Malaysia on Friday (September 1).
The new mannequin marks simply the starting of the model’s evolution to changing into a producer of fully-electric Lamborghini vehicles by 2028.
Revuelto is designed to impress with its iconic V12 engine that’s coupled with progressive hybrid know-how.
What’s vital is that Lamborghini fans shouldn’t fear a lot about the personalities and feelings of the automobile which comes with loud noise and energy.
The model has assured that the roaring sound and traditional feelings of the typical V12 engine have been maintained in the hybrid model.
Revuelto’s rear is a tribute to the hybrid V12 with a completely uncovered longitudinal engine. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Here’s a low-down of what you’ll be able to expect from the newly-released Revuelto:
Design
With the Revuelto launch, Lamborghini unveiled a brand new Space Race design idea that goals to adapt to the challenges imposed by electrification.
The design is impressed by aerospace components that mix with the automobile’s design DNA which embodies animalistic muscularity from its shark-nose sections to the aspect fins positioned behind the entrance wheel arches that channel the airflow alongside the sides.
The roof on this mannequin combines extra headroom and contains aerodynamic capabilities.
Lamborghini Revuelto highlights a brand new design idea with extra headroom. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
The rear, nevertheless, is a tribute to the hybrid V12 with a completely uncovered longitudinal engine.
The racing-inspired steering wheel comes with buttons to activate the flip indicators and the launch management whereas permitting the driver to keep an optimum grip always.
Personalisation
Customisation is an enormous a part of the Lamborghini expertise for its clients.
Revuelto gives 400 bodywork colors with many different personalisation choices at the consumer’s disposal to enable the creation of a completely private tremendous sports activities automobile.
The clients may customise the inside of the automobile by choosing a balanced mixture of leather-based and the ultralight Corsa-Tex material with 70 color choices or favour one materials relying on their choice.
Aerodynamic efficiency
All the design components in the mannequin had been engineered to optimise airflow for max efficiency.
Revuelto guarantees optimum effectivity by combining excessive downforce and minimised drag.
The design components in Revuelto had been engineered to optimise airflow for max efficiency. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
The design features a new lively rear wing to guarantee the greatest aerodynamic efficiency in all driving circumstances.
The place of the wing modifications in accordance to the driving mode and dynamics, or it may be modified manually by the driver utilizing the devoted rotor on the steering wheel.
Powertrain and structure
The automobile’s 6.5-litre V12 mid-mounted engine is complemented by three electrical motors, one in every of which is built-in into the new double-clutch eight-speed gearbox.
Lamborghini Revuelto has three electrical motors to increase energy supply at low revs. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
With a prime velocity of 350km per hour, the electrical motors increase energy supply at low revs and may flip the new Revuelto into an electrical automobile, decreasing total CO2 emissions by 30 per cent in comparison to the Aventador Ultimae.
The automobile can also be outfitted with a lithium-ion high-specific energy battery pack with a capability of 4,500 w/kg located inside the central tunnel, holding the centre of gravity as little as attainable and guaranteeing optimum weight distribution.
When the cost degree is flat, the automobile will be recharged utilizing each bizarre home alternating and charging column present up to 7kw in energy.
The automobile absolutely recharges in simply half-hour.
Infotainment
Revuelto gives a completely new human-machine interface system consisting of three shows, specifically a 12.3-inch instrument cluster, an 8.4-inch central show and a 9.1-inch further show that comes with contemporary feel and appear, 3D graphics, animations, widgets and styling.
The infotainment system gives new capabilities to enable personalisation to create an immersive driving expertise.
Expect cutting-edge human-machine interface, infotainment and leisure techniques in Revuelto. — Picture courtesy of Lamborghini
The automobile’s leisure system additionally comes with a brand new radio system comprising many stations based mostly on recognition, style and nation.
Starting at RM2.52 million earlier than obligation and tax, the new mannequin is open for order.
