Weekend Drive by Hormazd Sorabjee: Viva la Revuelution

Calling it the greatest Lamborghini ever may be a bit premature. But all I could do was spout superlatives after driving the revolutionary Revuelto for 10 hard laps of the Valellunga circuit outside Rome. This super sports car is the legendary Italian brand’s ticket into an increasingly electrified future. It’s a plug-in hybrid; it can run on pure electric power for short distances (8-10km). But no one in their right mind would buy a Revuelto for silent, pure electric driving, unless they want to sneak out of their homes on an early Sunday morning without waking up the neighbours. The three electric motors play a supporting role for the main show: The glorious 6.5 litre V12 engine.