Back in late June, we touched upon the possibility of Lamborghini unveiling its most powerful road car ever at Monterey Car Week. Now, it’s official. Meet the new Lamborghini Fenomeno. Named after a brave and famous bull fought in Morelia, Mexico, in 2002, the Fenomeno, simply put, is the most powerful Lamborghini ever made.
Limited to just 29 units or 30 if you count the example destined for the Lamborghini Museum, this V12 hybrid joins a long line of limited-run flagship Lamborghinis conceived over the past two decades. The Fenomeno builds on the “Few Off” tradition, comprising models like the Reventón, Sesto Elemento, and Veneno. It is both a rolling design showcase and a celebration of 20 years of Lamborghini’s Centro Stile design studio, which has shaped some of the Italian marque’s most daring creations since 2005.
Let’s kick things off with the numbers. You’re looking at a combined 1,065 horsepower, courtesy of the most powerful naturally aspirated V12 that Lamborghini has ever built, a 6.5-liter unit producing 824 horsepower and revving to 9,500 rpm, plus three electric motors that add another 242 horsepower. The result is 0-60 mph in 2.4 seconds, 0 124 mph in 6.7 seconds, and a top speed over 217 mph. More impressively, though, the Fenomeno achieves a 3.6 lb/hp weight-to-power ratio, the best in the brand’s history.
The drivetrain layout is unusual, even by hypercar standards. The V12 powers the rear wheels, while two oil-cooled axial-flow electric motors handle the front axle, providing torque vectoring and regenerative braking. A third motor above the new eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox can decouple for pure EV driving or supply extra torque to the rear wheels.
The small but potent battery is tuned for performance bursts rather than long electric stints, yet its EV range is practical enough for zero-emissions short drives. Compared with the Lamborghini Revuelto’s 1,001 horsepower and 3.8 lb/hp ratio, the Fenomeno is lighter, more powerful, and more focused. Its 7 kWh lithium-ion battery doubles the Revuelto’s energy storage, unlocking roughly 12 miles of pure electric driving.
The chassis, dubbed “monofuselage,” is an all-carbon fiber monocoque with a forged composite front structure, a technique Lamborghini pioneered on the 2007 Reventón. Here, it is pushed even further to reduce weight and increase torsional rigidity. The braking system is straight from Lamborghini’s LMDh race program: CCM-R Plus carbon-ceramic discs with a unique long-fiber carbon matrix, offering shorter stopping distances and improved brake feel, especially on track.
Unlike the Revuelto’s electronically adaptive suspension, the Fenomeno uses manually adjustable racing dampers for owners who want full control over track setup. The Fenomeno rides on custom Bridgestone Potenza Sport tires, run-flat capable by default with optional semi-slicks for track work. The staggered setup features 21-inch fronts on 10.4-inch-wide 265/30ZR21 tires and 22-inch rears on 14-inch-wide 355/25ZR22 rubber.
Coming to the styling, where the Fenomeno features a notably distinctive design when compared to the Révuelto, upon which it is based, aerodynamics remain an integral part of the package. There’s a good dose of the signature hexagonal forms, and the sharknose front-end does away with the Y-shaped lights seen on the Révuleto for slimmer units.
The S-Duct increases front downforce, the concave roof channels air directly to the engine and rear wing, and even the doors aid in cooling the radiators. You have side NACA-style air intakes and integrated aero elements in the rear haunches, and an aggressive diffuser at the rear. Side-cooling efficiency is up 30 percent over other V12 Lamborghinis, thanks to a three-position active rear wing. When viewed from the side, the overall form has a long-tailed form with a pronounced ductail at the rear, which also includes a massive hexagonal housing for the exhaust, flanked by twin Y-shaped LED tail lights. A carbon-roof leads into a roof-scoop to feed more air to the V12.
Inside, the Fenomeno’s futuristic cockpit is stripped for purpose yet rich in tech. Three digital displays replace most physical controls, the seats are bespoke to this model, and nearly every surface is carbon fiber. Unique details like 3D-printed air vents and contour-following ambient lighting give it a spaceship-like vibe. For those seeking more personalization, Lamborghini’s bespoke Ad Personam program offers over 400 exterior colors and nearly limitless interior combinations.
At over 1,000 horsepower, with tech drawn straight from endurance racing, and with only 29 units up for grabs, the Fenomeno is both a statement of engineering intent and a guaranteed collector’s piece. It is also one of the last purely combustion-based V12 Lamborghinis before full electrification inevitably takes hold. 2025 Monterey Car Week might be your first and only chance to see one in the metal. Pricing has not been disclosed, but with predecessors like the Centenario and Sián commanding well into seven figures, expect the Fenomeno’s price to hover around $3.5 million if you can even get an allocation, that is.
Images Source: Lamborghini, Charles Bradley
