The Aventador would have been the last in the long line of V12-powered Lamborghini supercars, had the pragmatists prevailed.
A legacy begun in 1963 that also comprised Miura, Countach, Diablo and Murciélago could have faded into the chastened era of electrified and turbocharged powertrains.
In traditional defiance, however, Lamborghini has insisted on continuing the 6.5-litre V12 for the Revuelto.
Now making 813bhp and 535lb ft of torque, it is joined by three electric motors – for silly power.
The Lamborghini Revuelto adds three electric accomplices to the riotous V12 engine
With just six miles of electric range, there is a sense that even while pandering to the industry, Sant’Agata’s bullish form remains true.
Driving the Revuelto from cold, the V12 waits for its electric companions to warm the fluids before it erupts in a blare of agitation.
Apart from allowing you to be quiet through towns and villages, it feels clear that the whole system is geared towards performance.
Flick from the urban Città setting through Strada, the 894bhp Sport and the full-whack Corsa mode, and the V12 ignites with satisfying purpose.
The Lamborghini Revuelto’s twin tailpipes seemingly burst out of the chiselled bodywork
