McLaren W1 First Drive: Ferocious Hypercar Transcends the Track

You know things are getting serious when McLaren rolls-out the ‘1’ suffix. The origin story is, of course, the very first road car McLaren ever built, the F1. Designed by visionary Formula 1 aerodynamicist and engineer Gordon Murray, it arrived in 1992 and rendered all other supercars obsolete. The tiny, lightweight F1 embraced carbon-fibre material technology, adopted a radical centre seat driving position with two passengers set back and either side and was powered by a 6.1-litre V12 engine from BMW that might as well have been passed down directly from the Gods. Game-changer? That doesn’t even come close to describing its impact, even if at the time sales didn’t come easy… The P1 was very different. Rather than a unique side project from the Formula 1 team, it was instead a statement piece for McLaren Automotive, a new road car division still in its infancy. It arrived in 2013 and was a wild-eyed showstopper. It traded the long-legged gait and supple suspension of the F1 for a weaponized hybrid system capable of delivering 903bhp and huge blue flames from its drainpipe exhaust. In Race mode, it lowered by 2-inches and its massive concave rear wing extended into the sky. The P1 was all about aerodynamic downforce, crazed acceleration and a snorting, angry soundtrack that mixed venomous twin-turbocharged V8 with the manic whirr of electric motors. Not so much a car as a force of nature. And now there’s this: The W1. It’s a true successor to the P1 with a similar brief and, on the face of it, it evolves rather than radically reinvents McLaren’s vision for the ultimate hypercar. This is not a criticism. How could it be when the result is this dramatic and has such staggering, other-worldly potential? The W1 has 1258bhp delivered to the rear wheels. It’s capable of 0-124 mph in 5.8-seconds, the quarter mile in 9.6-seconds at 167 mph and produces 2205lbs of downforce at 174 mph. The active aerodynamics – particularly a rear wing that extends way out beyond the rear of the car – are pure performance art and deliver massive aerodynamic efficiency. The result, aside from looking extremely cool, is that the W1 is McLaren’s fastest road car around a racetrack. Ever. Their benchmark circuit is the breath-taking Handling Track at the Nardo proving ground in southern Italy, where the W1 beats their previous benchmark, the flyweight McLaren Senna, by three seconds per lap. Or “a lifetime” as they call it in racing. Maybe two lifetimes! Core to the W1’s performance is the new ‘Aerocell’ carbon fibre tub. With integrated seats and a raised footwell to allow for inboard pushrod-operated front suspension – which in turn gives air a clean path to the huge underbody diffuser – it’s light, stiff, space efficient and has been instrumental in McLaren realising a full ground-effect concept. Just like last year’s F1 cars, which were the fastest ever made. There is also an active front wing and the aforementioned complex rear wing dubbed ‘Active Long Tail’. All of which is very admirable. But the ‘anhedral’ or gullwing doors and the fantastically shirnked-wrapped feel to the minimalist, highly-focussed interior are a pretty good side effect. The W1 feels special. Those fixed seats are perhaps a shade more upright than expected, and the driving position is less obviously racecar than, for example, the Aston Martin Valhalla or Ferrari F80. However, once you’ve adjusted the pedals (they move on a slider) and the delicate, slim-rimmed and alcantara-trimmed steering wheel, there’s an overwhelming sense of purpose. The cabin is so tightly tailored and imparts a sense of lightness and agility before you so much as start the all-new 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine, which makes 916bhp all on its own and revs to 9200rpm. Reach up to a roof-mounted control panel to find the starter button. Maybe this fighter plane trope is a little corny, but somehow you feel thrilled rather than manipulated. The W1 has a sense of humour as well as all that motorsport-derived sophistication. There’s a short delay, but when the engine does fire it’s instant – as the high-powered hybrid system negates the need for an old-school starter motor. A sharp flare of revs tells you that this engine is hyper-responsive and angry. On some deep level your brain and body have been sent all the signals required to prepare for something new and intense. Ahead of us, an empty Mugello racetrack, so press and hold the blue button next to the red starter to select Race mode. The centre display graphic shows the W1’s transformation in real time as it lowers by 37mm at the front and 17mm at the rear whilst simultaneously undocking all that active aero goodness. Race mode is not road legal and is geo-locked. You can show your friends and neighbours the aero dance, but it won’t allow you to select a gear to actually drive unless you’re at a circuit. Incidentally, the rocker switches either side of the display binnacle allow further options now: Toggle up the Handling control on the left for Race+ (for F1-spec super smooth tracks) or stick to Race for gnarlier ones. On the right toggle select ‘GP’ for sustained performance over a stint or ‘Sprint’ to unleash all 1258bhp for a time attack. There’s also a DRS and Boost function on the steering wheel. But I guarantee you won’t have the mental capacity to use them… Exit the pitlane, pin the throttle and W1 takes maybe a millisecond or two to gather its might (the gearing stretches to around 60mph in first, nearly 100mph in second, primarily to aid traction), but then lunges at the first turn with incredible ferocity. It instantly feels light, almost like inertia is no longer a thing. McLaren really does prize lightweight engineering, and at 3084lbs (dry) the W1 has a 278lbs advantage over the Ferrari F80. Plus, Ferrari uses figures for cars fitted with every single carbon fibre option. In reality, the gap is probably wider still. The impression of agility and stunning control continues as the track is unravelled at startling pace. The electric motor mounted to the side of the new 8-speed dual-clutch transmission is good for 342bhp and 324lb ft and it boosts any low rev lethargy the new flat-plane crank V8 might have (spoiler alert: It doesn’t appear to have any), so the W1 just feels massively, almost impossibly powerful at any revs. Even so, there’s real reward for wringing it out to 9200rpm and the power curve feels superheated but organic, too. In Race mode the steering – still hydraulically powered – has less assistance and it is noticeably heavier than other McLarens. However, that resistance is welcome as it gives you something to push against and imparts so much information about the front grip level. New Pirelli Trofeo RS tyres with a bigger front footprint than P1 or Senna really help. The front-end feels incredibly secure and the rear-axle follows with perfectly-aligned precision. The whole car feels super-stiff, completely locked into the surface and inspires confidence, but there’s an inherent agility and adjustability that means you’re quickly confident to push at its limits and really impose yourself on the chassis. It’s such a complex car but the driving experience is intuitive, and the driver feels a key contributor rather than just amazed (or terrified) observer, holding on for dear life. Every dynamic ingredient really is shockingly effective and yet has a subtlety and lightness of touch. From that delicious steering to the incredible brakes, the W1 just feels so mission-focussed, so hooked-up. Only the new 8-speed gearbox is a slightly disappointment. It’s fast and punchy, but after the scintillating energy of the Ferrari F80 ’box it feels competent rather than inspired. Other quibbles – it’s okay to quibble when the starting price is $2.1-million before tax and destination charge. Well, that new twin-turbocharged V8 sounds tightly wound and aggressive but if you have a P1 tucked in the garage you’ll miss the snorting, Darth Vader-style soundscape and all the drama that goes with it. Ferrari does this better, too. The F80 sounds deathly dull from the outside but is a riot of turbochargers, electric motors and all sorts of mechanical fury within the cockpit. Even so, the W1 is wildly entertaining on track, and the rear-drive configuration makes it more of a challenge and more satisfying than the F80 when chasing lap times or just sliding around for fun. In the Ferrari, you must second-guess what the front e-axle might do, whereas in the W1 it’s all on you. There are plenty of tools to help, including the ingenious Variable Drift Control, but somehow the W1 is more heroic. Or at least fools you into feeling more heroic – which is surely the point! On the road? Nimble, loaded with feel and sublime response. The ride is noticeably tougher than, say, a 750S but the control is ramped-up too, and with a bit more speed the whole car finds a delicious rhythm. Sport mode for the drivetrain brings some nice turbo whooshes and chirps, but the noise remains high-quality rather than extreme excitement. It is perhaps the one area the W1 feels just a little too tame. Of course, there’s nothing tame about the raw performance… which is genuinely shocking and literally hurts your neck muscles after a few hours. How McLaren has given the W1 such immense traction through just two driven wheels is beyond me. So, is it worthy of that ‘1’? I think so. Perhaps we won’t be talking about $25-million auction results for the W1 in 30 years from now, as we are for the F1. Perhaps it doesn’t quite have the amazing presence and jaw-dropping star quality of the simply gorgeous P1. But it is such an intense experience and the way it marries stunning track performance with delicate poise and entertainment on normal roads is something akin to magic. Maybe not ‘the one’ but definitely a searing, outrageous addition to McLaren’s fiercest family line. Just 399 W1’s will be built and they’re all sold. I’m not surprised at all. View All McLarens For Sale Images: McLaren Automotive

Lamborghini News

Lamborghini news from duPont REGISTRY News, updated daily, covering the V12 hybrid Revuelto, the Temerario and the Urus, one of the biggest names in luxury SUV news. Our reporting runs across reveals, first drives, one-off builds and the auction results that set values. We also follow the earlier cars, from the Countach through to the Veneno. Many sites carry supercar news, but very few carry it beside live listings. A great many of the Lamborghinis covered here are listed for sale on duPont REGISTRY, so the reporting and a real asking price appear together. For Lamborghini news today, start with the stories below.

The New Lamborghini Revuelto SV Is A 1,050-HP V12 Hybrid

By Tyler Rampersaud – August 14, 2026

Lamborghini Reveals New Revuelto SV

Lamborghini is currently celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Miura, the masterpiece of automotive design and engineering that invented the supercar as we know it today. However, five years after that, the Lamborghini Miura SV emerged, beginning the legacy of the Lamborghini Super Veloce nameplate that is now opening a new chapter 55 years later. That is with the new Lamborghini Revuelto SV, the Super Veloce variant of Lamborghini’s latest hybrid V12 flagship supercar. The Revuelto SV has already demonstrated its performance, snagging a production car lap record on one of Germany’s most iconic racing circuits, the Hockenheimring. However, at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, Lamborghini has fully unveiled the Revuelto SV at long last, with 1,050 horsepower compared to the standard Revuelto’s 1,001 horsepower, and it also features more racing-focused dynamics, highly advanced brakes, and lightweight elements to deliver extreme performance. With its increased power, the new Lamborghini Revuelto SV is capable of getting from 0-60 in under 2.4 seconds, with a top speed that eclipses 214 mph. To date, it’s the most powerful production Lamborghini yet. In addition, the Revuelto SV features CCM-R Plus carbon-ceramic brakes, developed with endurance and Formula 1 racing as inspiration, adjustable passive dampers derived from GT3 competition, revised aerodynamics for better brake cooling, and 80 percent higher downforce than the standard Revuelto, and Bridgestone Potenza Race R tires developed specifically for the Revuelto SV. <- Gallery -> Dubbing the new Revuelto SV as “The Quantum of Driving,” Lamborghini invites drivers to take full advantage of the Revuelto SV’s motorsport-inspired engineering with a dedicated Pilota driving mode for the car, which offers a customizable and incredibly engaging track driving experience. Emphasizing the importance of personalization within the Lamborghini lineup, the new Revuelto SV is available with SV logo configurations for the exterior, along with a dedicated livery program specifically for the model through optional content and Ad Personam. Several visible carbon fiber elements enhance the design of the new model, and the extended use of carbon fiber inside not only contributes to a racing-focused aesthetic but also contributes to weight savings, without compromising luxury as it seamlessly integrates with features like the Sonus faber sound system. The 20- and 21-inch wheels feature a new “DROMOS” design on the Lamborghini Revuelto SV, and color-configurable center locks add another personalizable feature while highlighting the motorsport-derived character of the car. Combining V12 power and hybrid innovation at an even higher level than the standard Revuelto, the new Lamborghini Revuelto SV sets new standards for Lamborghini performance. View All Lamborghini Revuelto For Sale Image Source: Automobili Lamborghini

Lamborghini Revuelto SV Breaks Hockenheimring Lap Record Ahead Of Reveal

By Tyler Rampersaud – August 06, 2026

Upcoming New Lamborghini Revuelto SV Breaks Lap Record

Lamborghini rewrote its flagship supercar rulebook when it unveiled the Revuelto, which coincided with the manufacturer’s 60th anniversary. Adding a plug-in hybrid component to its mid-mounted V12 flagship formula, the Revuelto boasts an impressive 1,001 horsepower. However, Lamborghini is about to take a step further by adding the Revuelto SV to its lineup, continuing the tradition of flagship supercars with the Super Veloce nameplate that traces back to the Miura, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. The Miura SV, specifically, turns 55 this year, as well. The Revuelto SV, like the Miura SV, the Diablo SV, the Murciélago SV, and the Aventador SV that came before it, aims to bring the car’s performance to an even higher level, and for the first time, the Revuelto SV will demonstrate how hybridization will contribute. According to Marco Mapelli, Lamborghini factory and test driver, ““The Revuelto SV has reached a level of performance we had never experienced before at Lamborghini. The extraordinary harmony between car and driver allows you to exploit its full potential, inspiring precision and confidence even at the limit.” At The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, which is taking place during the upcoming Monterey Car Week, the Lamborghini Revuelto SV will be unveiled as the sportiest Lamborghini yet. Alongside it at Monterey Car Week this year, the new Lamborghini Urus SE Performante will make its US debut, and the new Revuelto Miura 60° Homage will be presented, as well, celebrating Lamborghini’s rich legacy and exciting present. <- Gallery -> About the upcoming Revuelto SV, Automobili Lamborghini CEO and Chairman Stephan Winkelmann said, “The new Revuelto SV represents an extraordinary expression of our vision for a Lamborghini super sports car. Every element of the car has been developed with the goal of taking performance to an even higher level, enhancing the driving engagement and emotion that have always defined our brand.” Ahead of the new Revuelto SV’s global unveiling, however, the new Lamborghini supercar has already claimed a production car lap record at one of the world’s most iconic racing circuits, the Hockenheimring. Having hosted Formula 1, DTM, and GT racing, the Hockenheimring is one of the world’s most respected racing circuits. Located in the eponymous Hockenheim, Germany, the track consists of technical corners, heavy braking zones, and high-speed sections where powerful vehicles can shine. Factory and test driver Marco Mapelli got the new Revuelto SV around the circuit in 1:41.6, making the new Revuelto SV the fastest production car to lap the circuit yet. Already setting new performance standards, the new Lamborghini Revuelto SV is shaping up to be one of the most exciting supercar reveals of Monterey Car Week this year. View All Lamborghini Revuelto For Sale Image Source: Automobili Lamborghini

By Jordan Aquistapace – August 03, 2026

Revealed: The Lamborghini Revuelto Miura 60° Homage

When the topic of conversation centers on the most beautiful cars ever created, the Lamborghini Miura remains a top contender among collectors and enthusiasts. Widely regarded as the first true supercar, with a roaring, mid-engine V12 and a sculpted, low-slung body that looks incredible from every angle, Lamborghini hit the mark early with the Miura, inspiring its future and success as a supercar pioneer. Now celebrating 60 years since its launch, along with a special showcase during the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, Lamborghini is honoring the Miura’s milestone with the reveal of the all-new Revuelto Miura 60° Homage.The special-edition series serves as a successor to the now-collector-grade Aventador Miura 50, launched in 2016 to celebrate the Miura’s 50th anniversary with 50 exclusive examples worldwide. Limited to only 99 examples, the Revuelto Miura 60° Homage will be created by the Ad Personam program in collaboration with Lamborghini Centro Stile. It will make its official world debut at Lamborghini Lounge Monterey during Monterey Car Week. The occasion represents a historic moment for the brand, memorializing a true analog icon with a flagship supercar that symbolizes Lamborghini’s shift into tech-driven performance.The Revuelto Miura 60° Homage incorporates some of the styling that made the Miura one of the most influential cars in history, starting with its color palette. Lamborghini will offer nine exterior colors inspired by shades historically offered on the Miura, including Rosso Arancio, Arancio, Giallo, Verde Scandal, Verde Metallic, Blu Tahiti, Blu Notte, Nero Noctis and Bianco Monocerus. Owners can also choose between two exclusive liveries that pay tribute to the Miura's signature two-tone look: an Oro Elios finish paired with gold wheels or a Grigio Nimbus exterior matched with matte titanium wheels. Inside, the tribute continues with subtle nods to the Miura. The seats feature a modern take on the original Miura's "cannelloni" pattern, while leather extends across the center, doors, and rear bulkhead. Special touches like the embroidered "Miura 60" logo between the seats and a carbon-fiber plaque identifying each car as "1 of 99" remind owners they're driving something truly exclusive. For Miura owners looking to match their own Miura, Lamborghini's Ad Personam program can even recreate many of the original factory color combinations.While the styling celebrates the past, the performance is most certainly modern Lamborghini. The Revuelto's naturally aspirated 6.5L V12 works alongside three electric motors to produce a combined 1,015 horsepower, making it one of the most powerful road cars the brand has ever built. That translates to a 0-62 mph sprint in just 2.5 seconds and a top speed of 217 mph. Set to make its world debut at Monterey Car Week, Lamborghini once again honors an icon in perfect four-wheel fashion. Source: Automobili Lamborghini

By Jordan Aquistapace – July 22, 2026

Could This Be Our First Look at the Lamborghini Revuelto SV?

For more than 60 years, Lamborghini's V12 has served as the heartbeat of the brand, powering everything from the Miura and Countach to the Murcielago and Aventador while influencing generations of supercars. That story continues with the Revuelto and its modern-day, hybrid-assisted V12, grasping onto the marque’s signature 12-cylinder formula while meeting stricter emission standards and regulations. Even more legendary than the engine itself are the two letters that define the pinnacle of each V12: SV. And while we’ve all wondered when Lamborghini would grace the Revuelto with the performance designation, automotive YouTuber Varryx may have witnessed the first sighting of a production Lamborghini Revuelto SV. Varryx first spotted the upcoming Revuelto SV at Imola Circuit a couple of months ago, where Lamborghini appeared to have shifted from early development to full-scale track testing. His most recent encounter came outside the walls of Lamborghini’s production facility in Italy, where a partially covered Revuelto cornered through a roundabout, exposing its widened wheel arches and massive fixed rear wheel. The spyshots come just a month before Monterey Car Week, where Lamborghini already has plans to unveil something new to a crowd of collectors and enthusiasts during The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering. Now, with a teaser of what's to come, anticipation continues to build as we grow closer to pulling the cover on the future of Lamborghini. Click the button below to see all the Lamborghini V12 SV models currently for sale on duPont REGISTRY. All Lamborghini SV Inventory View this post on Instagram A post shared by Varryx (@varryx_)

Lamborghini Unveils The New Japan-Exclusive Revuelto Impavido

By Tyler Rampersaud – July 21, 2026

Lamborghini Unveils New Revuelto Impavido

The Lamborghini Revuelto represents an unforgettable turning point in the manufacturer’s history, preserving its legacy of using V12 engines in its flagship supercars while introducing plug-in hybrid technology to evolve the performance potential of Lamborghini’s lineup. With 1,001 horsepower, the Revuelto sets a new standard for what Lamborghini supercars are capable of. To celebrate the 25th anniversary of its presence in the Japanese market, Lamborghini has created a new ultra-exclusive special edition of the Revuelto: the new Lamborghini Revuelto Impavido. In Italian, “impavido” translates to “fearless,” or “courageous,” and its use in the name is a nod to Bushido and a bridge between Japanese culture and Lamborghini’s Italian heritage. Only 25 individually numbered examples of the Lamborghini Revuelto Impavido will be made, and each features a bespoke configuration developed through Lamborghini’s Ad Personam program. The livery of the Revuelto Impavido features a design inspired by samurai armor, with details evoking the strike of a katana, and others referencing “odoshi,” the silk cords that bind the armor together. <- Gallery -> Four configurations of the Revuelto Impavido are offered, and each makes reference to elements of samurai symbolism. Verde Campus is inspired by Hisui jade, Grigio Artis Lucido is inspired by the samurai sword, Grigio Crater Matt is inspired by samurai armor, and Rosso Pyra is inspired by Sanada Red. For the two gloss colors, the accents are done in Nero Noctis and Bronzo Oreadi, and for the two matte colors, the accents are in Nero Nemesis and Bronzo Serse. The special edition features a black interior with Bronzo Oreadi accents, with bespoke embroidery, a commemorative plaque, and other stunning details. About the new Revuelto Impavido, Stephan Winkelmann, Automobili Lamborghini’s Chairman and CEO, said, “Inspired by the values of Bushido, this project celebrates the dialogue between Italian design excellence and Japanese culture, creating a vehicle that is both unmistakably Lamborghini and deeply rooted in the character of Japan.” Celebrating Japanese culture, Italian supercar heritage, and 25 years in the Japanese market, the new Lamborghini Revuelto Impavido is a stunning and ultra-exclusive statement of bespoke supercar excellence. View All Lamborghini Revuelto For Sale Image Source: Automobili Lamborghini

The New Lamborghini Revuelto NA63 Is A Limited US/Canada Exclusive

By Tyler Rampersaud – May 12, 2026

New Lamborghini Revuelto NA63 Unveiled

Coinciding with its 60th anniversary year in 2023, the Lamborghini Revuelto marked a transformational turning point in the manufacturer’s history. As its first hybrid flagship production supercar, the Lamborghini Revuelto pairs a naturally aspirated V12 engine with a plug-in hybrid system to muster over 1,000 horsepower, setting a new bar for Lamborghini supercar performance. To celebrate and highlight what it calls its most important market, North America, Lamborghini has created a new variant of the Revuelto that is exclusive to the United States and Canada: the new Lamborghini Revuelto NA63. This year marks the 63rd anniversary of Lamborghini, matching the year Lamborghini was established: 1963, and the new Revuelto NA63 features a production run strictly limited to 63 examples. The special edition features two-color stripes across the front hood, with accents that match on the side skirts, front splitter, and rear diffuser. Four different configurations are available for the new Lamborghini Revuelto NA63, with the first, combining Blu Marinus bodywork with Rosso Mut stripes and Bianco Monocerus stripes to reference the United States and Canadian flags. The others are Grigio Serget bodywork with Blu Royal and Bianco Monocerus accents, Bianco Sideralis bodywork with Rosso Mars and Blu Royal details, and Grigio Acheso bodywork with Nero Nemesis and Arancio Xanto accents. <- Gallery -> With configurations reminiscent of American and Canadian patriotism, and a legacy for Lamborghini that is deeply tied to the North American market, the new Lamborghini Revuelto NA63 is an ode to a place far away from Sant’Agata Bolognese, Italy, that Lamborghini can safely call a second home. View All Lamborghini Revuelto For Sale Image Source: Automobili Lamborghini

Verde Agave Lucido 2025 Lamborghini Revuelto For Sale

By Tyler Rampersaud – April 10, 2026

Unique Lamborghini Revuelto For Sale

Lamborghini’s Revuelto marked a major turning point in the manufacturer’s history. Coming along with the 60th anniversary of the brand, the Revuelto introduced a new approach to the flagship Lamborghini supercar, combining a plug-in hybrid system with a naturally aspirated V12 engine, and the result was a supercar with over 1,000 horsepower. While Lamborghini is known for its unique style and head-turning looks in its supercars, solutions like the vast Ad Personam palette of finishes can add even more unique style to an already eye-catching vehicle. This 2025 Lamborghini Revuelto for sale, available at Carrio Motor Cars in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is a perfect example of that. This Revuelto is finished in a very unique exterior color, called Verde Agave Lucido, and it’s a shifting color in which shades of blue, green, purple, and bronze are visible as the light moves across the vehicle. However, it doesn’t stop there. The unique spec continues with a unique interior, as well, upholstered in an Ad Personam Verde Viper color. Throughout the vehicle, as well, carbon fiber trim adds performance-inspired style. With such a unique spec, few cars will match the exclusivity of this 2025 Lamborghini Revuelto for sale. If you’re interested in owning this stunningly configured 1,001-horsepower supercar, click below to view the price and listing. View Price And Listing <- Gallery ->

By Charles Bradley – April 05, 2026

Why Lamborghini Doubled Down on Hybrids to Buck an Industry Trend

In a luxury automotive segment that’s been impacted by rapid electrification, shifting regulations and governmental legislation, Stephan Winkelmann finds himself balancing two competing forces: the future of mobility and the emotional core of Lamborghini. As chairman and CEO, his role is clear, if complex: “Keep the brand something which people dream about versus the reality of the legislator and sustainability.” That quandary is behind Lamborghini’s latest and most significant decision: pushing back on a fully electric future in favor of a hybrid-led approach. What might appear, at first glance, as a retreat is, actually, a pivot that’s grounded in customer demand, market data, and the brand’s defining DNA. The decision to swap out the battery electric vehicle (BEV) aspect of the brand’s planned fourth model – the high-riding “Ultra GT” Lanzador – marks a turning point in Lamborghini’s roadmap. It was launched at Monterey Car Week in 2023, but in the intervening 30 or so months, there has been a recalibration. The focus has shifted towards what is already resonating with clients: high-performance hybridized vehicles. When duPont REGISTRY spoke to Winkelmann at the recent 12 Hours of Sebring sports car race, where the Temerario GT3 was making its world debut, he ruled out the fourth model being a two-door crossover version of the Urus and a four-door sedan due to shrinking segment size and aesthetics, respectively. He went on to tell us: “What is missing – and what was the starting point of our company – is a Gran Turismo. So, the idea is a 2-door, 2+2 Gran Turismo.” Don’t think that Lamborghini has slammed the door on full-electric, however. At Sebring, Winkelmann confirmed that it continues development on future EV concepts, but the timeline has moved back: “We are continuing to work on the full electric idea. We want to be ready when we think the market or our type of customers are ready, but this will not be before 2030 for sure.” At the core of Lamborghini’s hesitation around full electrification is a truth about its clientele: emotion remains paramount. Winkelmann has pointed to a flattening “acceptance curve” for EVs among Lamborghini buyers, noting, “EVs, in their current form, struggle to deliver this specific emotional connection.” In a segment where sound, sensation, and drama define the experience, near-silence can be a liability. This insight has shaped Lamborghini’s current strategy – one that leans heavily into plug-in hybrid technology. Rather than viewing hybrids as a compromise, the brand positions them as a revolution that serves to increase performance as well as range. “Plug-in hybrids offer the best of both worlds, combining the agility and low-rev boost of electric battery technology with the emotion and power output of an internal combustion engine,” Winkelmann explained. The move toward hybrids was not made lightly – it followed more than a year of internal analysis, informed by customers, dealers, and global market trends. “The decision was made after over a year of continuous internal discussion, engaging with customers, dealers, market analysis, and global data,” he said in an interview with The Sunday Times in February. “Investing heavily in full-EV development when the market and customer base are not ready would be an expensive hobby, and financially irresponsible towards shareholders, customers, and our employees and their families.” That pragmatic approach reflects a broader reality across the automotive industry, where even the largest manufacturers are grappling with the cost and complexity of electrification. For Lamborghini, a smaller, ultra-luxury manufacturer, timing is everything. The brand’s current lineup underscores that philosophy: “When we started our new strategy in the beginning of 2021, we said we want to have all the lineup hybridized by keeping simple promises: to have a complete new car with a new design, but also to have a better performance by reducing the CO2 emissions,” Winkelmann said. “We often don't speak about plug-in hybrid; we speak about high-performance electric vehicles and we speak about Lamborghini.” From the Revuelto to the Urus SE and Temerario, that strategy is already yielding results, with sales continuing to rise. While Lamborghini’s supercars define its identity, its business is anchored by the Urus, which accounts for the majority of deliveries. Maintaining stability in that segment is critical, and customer feedback has made one thing clear: a fully electric Urus would be a risk. “We couldn’t risk it,” Winkelmann said. “The supercars are a very tiny segment. Even if the margins of the supercars are higher than on Urus, it’s clear the Urus segment is bigger and more stable.” If there is one constant in today’s automotive landscape, it is change. Winkelmann acknowledges that volatility has become the norm: “There is no ‘normal’ year, so the new normal is that we have to adapt quickly,” he said. “We have to continue to invest in what Lambo is all about now: delivering cars which are fulfilling or exceeding the dreams of our customers. So, this means design, performance, and always the latest technology.” For Lamborghini, that means staying ready for electrification, ready for regulation and infrastructure changes and, most importantly, ready to meet the expectations of a clientele that demands both innovation and emotion. For now, the answer lies not in abandoning the internal combustion engine, but in evolving it with hybrid assistance to make it even more potent. By doing this, Lamborghini ensures that even as the industry changes, it is delivering what its customers really want. View All Lamborghinis For Sale Images: Lamborghini

By Charles Bradley – March 25, 2026

Could Lamborghini Replace Lanzador EV With an All-New Grand Tourer?

Lamborghini is preparing to add a fourth model to its lineup before the end of the decade, its CEO Stephan Winkelmann has confirmed, potentially pivoting from its all-electric Lanzador concept to a brand new plug-in hybrid grand tourer that would hark right back to its 1960s car-producing origins. Initially revealed at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering in 2023, the high-riding Lanzador concept car (pictured above) was proposed as Lamborghini’s inaugural fully-electric model, planned to go on sale in 2029. Since then, Lamborghini has postponed its move into the all-electric arena until after 2030, but continues to press ahead with plans to release a new production model in the near future. In an interview during the 12 Hours of Sebring, Winkelmann confirmed that its next move would neither be a smaller SUV than its Urus, nor a four-door sedan, but instead a shape that harks back to its origins: the 350 GT (pictured above), Lamborghini’s first production model, introduced in 1964. This would neatly fill the gap in its product range between its V12 flagship Revuelto, the new Temerario, and the Urus SUV. Lamborghini last aired a front-engined gran turismo concept in 2008 – the four-door, V10-powered Estoque (pictured below) – which was a super sports car aimed at daily use, but it never reached production. “When we looked into the idea of the fourth model, we checked all the segments where we are not in, and also the subsegments, and we ruled out having a small SUV, and we also ruled out to have a four-door sedan, because the segment is shrinking,” said Winkelmann. “For us, what was missing, or what is still missing, and what was at the beginning, the starting point of our company, is a gran turismo – so a GT car. The idea is a two-door, 2+2 gran turismo.” Winkelmann also reaffirmed Lamborghini’s commitment to plug-in hybrid powertrains, pointing to its recent announcement of all-time highs in sales and revenue last year. “When we started our strategy in 2021, we said we wanted a fully hybridized lineup by keeping simple promises: new design, and better performance by reducing the CO₂ emissions,” he said. “We are using a lot of the energy from the battery to give extra boost in terms of acceleration. “We don’t speak about plug-in hybrids, we speak about high-performance electrified vehicles, and that is paying into the idea of what Lamborghini is all about. First with Revuelto, now with Urus SE and Temerario, sales have continued to increase, so I think it has worked.” Regarding all-electric Lamborghinis of the future, he clarified: “We are continuing to work on the full electric idea, we want to be ready when we think the market and our customers are ready,” he added. “This will not be before 2030 for sure.” Lamborghini is planning four events this year – one in Italy, one in the UK, and two in the United States – at which it will reveal four different cars, which are all expected to be derivatives of its current models. It debuted the GT3 racing version of its Temerario at Sebring in the IMSA WeatherTech Sports Car Championship’s GTD division (pictured below). The strategy underscores Lamborghini’s measured approach to electrification – prioritizing performance-driven hybrids while monitoring market readiness for EV adoption, while also opening the door to a modern interpretation of its first production car, the 350 GT, reimagined for a new era. View All Lamborghinis For Sale Images: Lamborghini

NOVITEC Transforms The Lamborghini Revuelto With Visual & Performance Upgrades

By Tyler Rampersaud – March 23, 2026

NOVITEC Customizes The Lamborghini Revuelto

NOVITEC is known for giving its twist to some of the world’s most desirable, powerful, and exclusive supercars and exotic cars, and Lamborghinis are no exception. However, the latest generation of Lamborghini’s flagship supercar sets the bar quite high, as the Lamborghini Revuelto is a plug-in hybrid with a naturally aspirated V12 that musters a truly impressive 1,001 horsepower. That, however, doesn’t stop NOVITEC from giving it even more performance, as the firm’s new customization of the Revuelto not only includes visual upgrades, but also a performance boost. Thanks to a custom exhaust system, NOVITEC was able to transform the sound experience of the Revuelto and its V12 engine, and also imbue it with extra power, raising that 1,001-horsepower figure to a slightly higher 1,048. The customization also includes sports springs and a revised interior design for customers who choose to transform their Lamborghini Revuelto with it, and NOVITEC also revised the visual aesthetic of the Revuelto with its signature style, by way of exposed carbon fiber bodywork and a set of 21 and 22-inch wheels from Vossen. <- Gallery -> Launched in a purple color that is similar to Lamborghini’s Viola 30, the customized Revuelto makes a nod towards Lamborghini’s rich history, specifically the Diablo SE 30 that was created to honor Lamborghini’s 30th anniversary, which took place over 30 years ago. Created using state-of-the-art materials and techniques, NOVITEC’s new customization and performance upgrade of the Lamborghini Revuelto is a way for customers to take an already incredible supercar up a notch. View All Lamborghini Revuelto For Sale Image Source: NOVITEC

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