Was it a mistake to build the first hybrid Lamborghini? That’s the opinion of someone who’s already tried it.

When the Italian firm confirmed that its next supercar would have a battery system and electric motors, the industry frowned, fans began criticizing the decision, and memes appeared on social media. A short time later, he was born The first hybrid Lamborghini Revueltoan impressive car costing over 500,000 euros, which for many has lost its essence due to its “electrification”.

Reality? This Hybrid Lamborghini Keeps Offering Classic naturally aspirated V12 engine with a capacity of 6.5 liters and a power of 825 hp. that the brand has been incorporating and renewing for several generations. The “loss of essence” that many attribute to it comes with the realization that it also includes 3 electric motors and a battery system that allows its power to be increased to 1015 hpYes, one thousand fifteen horses.

That is, the usual thermal combustion is preserved and the additional power coming from the electrification system is added. For many, it is blasphemous that a brand like Lamborghini dares to hybridize, for others – those who have already had the opportunity to test the car, a system that Every point of this supercar has been improved.

This is how Lamborghini’s first hybrid behaves

Unfortunately, in Hypertext We weren’t able to test this hybrid Lamborghini, but other colleagues in the automotive industry did, such as Juanma J. Camara of Diario Motor. He had access to this encryptedwas able to enjoy the new design lines and, most importantly, new electrification system.

So who is better than someone who has already tried it and has driving experience?Lambos‘ to tell us whether Lamborghini hybridization will happen failure or success.

To begin with, one of the first things Juanma comments on after a few turns in this hybrid Lamborghini is the new engine sound. Many of the criticisms of the Revuelto were aimed in this direction, showing that Italian company to lose its classics — and beautiful, I must say — V12 soundWell, nothing could be further from the truth. According to the author of the video, the engine sounds louder and better than ever. In fact, this puts it above the previous protagonist, the Aventador.

And in terms of power and performance, the opinion is repeated. The first hybrid Lamborghini, as expected, used electrification to improve powermake turns more direct and, why not say, have a more comfortable car when driving around town.

In Revuelto electric motors and battery They do not exist to reduce emissions. or get certified, but to support the combustion engine in tasks like torque vectoring or assisting with rear traction when the foot is on the floor. The point isn’t lost, because that extra push of electrification added when combustion is at a pleasant levelboth in performance and sound.

Whether you like the solution of this first hybrid Lamborghini or not, the reality is that This is only available to a fewWe could tell you that if you don’t like the Revuelto, go for the Aventador, but if you’re just a mortal like the author of these lines, you’ll have to content yourself with watching videos and looking at posters advertising these models, which, at an official dealer they exceed the frightening figure of 500,000 euros.