Lamborghini will not attempt a lap record at the Nürburgring with its upcoming Revuelto SV. The automaker announced that the car, the current V-12 flagship, will not chase the Green Hell record despite its focus on track performance. Instead, Lamborghini officials chose to prioritize a different circuit for the vehicle’s debut.
The Revuelto SV features slightly more power and advanced aerodynamics compared to the standard Revuelto. However, the company decided against the Nürburgring, which is a 12.9-mile track known for its extreme difficulty. During a recent preview event in New York City, Alessandro Farmeschi, the product line director, explained the decision to MotorTrend.
“No, not really, no,” Farmeschi said. “We use Nürburgring for testing. We chose Hockenheimring because … the point is we wanted to give our customers a reference point that could also be replicated by [them]. Nürburgring is a bit of a peculiar circuit. Hockenheimring, instead, is a shape and a length that is more approachable in terms of length and difficulty.”
The Hockenheimring measures 2.8 miles, making it significantly shorter and more accessible than the Nürburgring. This choice serves a practical purpose for owners who may not have extensive track experience. It allows them to compare their performance to the SV’s capabilities on a manageable course.
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The Revuelto SV set a time of 1 minute, 41.6 seconds on August 6 at Hockenheim. Lamborghini claimed this as the “fastest lap ever recorded by a production car at the Hockenheimring.” This achievement highlights the car’s performance, though it remains behind the Mercedes-AMG One’s 1:38.6 lap set in 2022.
When asked about the Mercedes’ time, a Lamborghini spokesperson clarified that the claim applies specifically to the Revuelto SV as the fastest “production super sports car” at Hockenheim. The spokesperson noted that the AMG One is a limited-production hypercar with a different technical concept, production volume, and price positioning.
While the AMG One set a new record at the Nürburgring in 2024, Lamborghini remains focused on its own strategy. The Revuelto SV will be more affordable and numerous than the Mercedes, a distinction that appeals to a broader market of well-heeled buyers. The company prioritizes a track that owners can actually experience over chasing a record on an intimidating circuit.