Elite Traveler Fall 2024

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Lamborghini Revuelto Lamborghini’s long-tenured Aventador received a replacement this year, in the form of the new Revuelto plug-in hybrid. And any Lambo fans worried about losing the screaming V12 engine of Sant’Agata Bolognese’s fl agship mid-engine supercar can rest assured that the Revuelto absolutely hits the nail on the head when it comes to emotional engagement, proving that plans to hybridize the rest of the lineup in the following year will never sacri fi ce the spirit of internal combustion revelry. The combined power plant, made up of the 6.5-liter mill and three electric motors that together contribute 479 lb-ft of torque, can reach up to a combined rating of 1,001 hp. Even a decade ago, so much power in the hands of customers driving on public roads would have been unconscionable. Yet Lamborghini’s impressive vehicle dynamics programming utilizes power splits between all four wheels to make the Revuelto a joy to drive hard and fast, in a straight line or in surprisingly tight curves for such a large vehicle. Even on a track, nothing about this plug-in hybrid’s performance suggests that it weighs 3,906 lbs — other than tire wear, and owners will need to adjust to burning through rubber anyway, because revving the barking V12 to redline creates a symphony reserved only for the greatest Italian exotics. Best of all, the howling beast can also go into hibernation when required, with up to 6.2 miles of all-electric range made possible by a 3.8-kilowatt-hour battery. From $608,300, lamborghini.com

Any Lambo fans worried about losing the screaming V 12 engine of Sant’Agata Bolognese’s fl agship mid-engine supercar can rest assured that the Revuelto hits the nail on the head when it comes to emotional engagement