VIDEO: Lamborghini Temerario vs Lamborghini Revuelto Comparison

We recently had the chance to travel to Lamborghini's head office in Bologna, Italy to experience life as a Lamborghini customer.

While there we got to drive both the Revuelto and the all-new Temerario back-to-back. Which one did we prefer? After hours of driving, the choice was difficult. Each has their pluses. But in the end, in a completely unscientific evaluation, we looked to pick the one that spoke to us more. It is bull vs bull, V8 turbo vs V12, Temerario vs Revuelto. Click the video below to watch.

Transcript:

Hi, it’s Mike here from AutoGuide, and I don’t think it gets any better than this. Lamborghini invited me out to the brand’s head office in Italy to experience what it’s like to be a Lamborghini customer for a day.

And like a true Lamborghini customer, I couldn’t pick just one car—so I chose two.

To see which one I prefer, I’m not doing anything scientific. I’m just going to drive them both, see which one I like being behind the wheel of more—and, of course, which one sounds better.

Speaking of sound, let’s have a quick sound-off: the Temario versus the Revuelto. Let’s see which one you think sounds better.

(engine revs)

I’m still not sure which one I like better, so I guess I’ll take on the hard task of driving both of these cars through the Italian foothills and seeing which one speaks to me a little more.

Behind the Wheel: Lamborghini Revuelto

I’m starting things off in the Lamborghini Revuelto—or Revoltto, or Revolto. I was told not to pronounce the “V” too much, so I’m probably saying it wrong. Whatever.

This is the big daddy of Lamborghini’s lineup right now—the one with the V12. And as you can hear, it’s singing right behind my head. It’s now hooked up to a hybrid system, making—oh, only—1,000 horsepower. Technically, a little more than that.

The 6.5-liter V12 is still naturally aspirated, which is awesome because it makes such fantastic noises. We need to start a movement, like the “Save the Manual” crowd—maybe “Save the V12”? I’ll think of a better tagline later.

One of the most fun things about this car: find a tunnel, roll down the windows, drop a few gears...

(engine roars)

How could you ever get enough of that? That noise is just ridiculous.

Being a Lamborghini, it’s all-wheel drive, does 0–60 in about 2.5 seconds, and hits a top speed around 217 mph. Sure, there are cars that are quicker or faster—but not many that are both.

They’ve got us driving on these ridiculously narrow, twisty Italian roads. The car is big and wide, but it’s so manageable. There’s tons of mechanical grip, and if you ignored the specs, you’d never believe how powerful and heavy this thing actually is.

Lamborghini proves something I’ve always believed: you don’t need heavy steering to make a car feel sporty. Some brands overcompensate by adding artificial weight, but here the steering is light, quick, and communicative. It’s not the most mechanical or pure in the world, but considering this thing has over a thousand horsepower going to four wheels through a hybrid system, it’s impressive.

Best of all, it doesn’t feel stupidly heavy.

I’ve heard for years—no, for decades—that driving a Lamborghini in Italy makes you an instant celebrity. I always thought that was exaggerated, but it’s absolutely true. Every town I drive through, everyone stops to look—young, old, doesn’t matter. They all appreciate the car. They all want to hear that V12 roar.

It’s part of their culture. Their identity. It’s so cool. Why can’t we be more like that in North America? When someone drives by in a nice car, we should appreciate it—not roll our eyes because it’s loud or shiny. The Italians get it.

The only downside to driving a Revuelto in the hills around Bologna? Traffic. There are a lot of trucks, and you can end up crawling behind them forever.

Still—come on. I’m in Italy, in the mountains, driving a Lamborghini that probably costs more than most of the houses I’m passing. What is life? It’s ridiculous, amazing, and about a thousand other things I can’t even put into words.

Switching to the Lamborghini Temerario

Now I’m in the all-new Lamborghini Temerario, the brand’s new “entry-level” supercar—but that label doesn’t really fit.

First impressions? There’s way more space in here. Even though this is the smaller car, Lamborghini made a big deal about improving passenger comfort, and yeah, there’s way more headroom. I can actually see out of the windshield, unlike in the Revuelto, where I was staring half at the roof. The side windows are bigger too—it’s much easier to see at intersections.

It’s a more livable space, which is ironic because this is actually the more hardcore track weapon.

The Revuelto is insanely fast, but the Temerario feels lighter and more agile. Even though it’s only about 300 pounds lighter—just over 3,700 pounds total—it drives much lighter.

The steering, like in the other car, is fantastic. The big difference here is simplicity—more manual controls. The seats adjust manually, and there’s an actual button on the dash to open the frunk instead of going through touchscreen menus. I love that.

These doors don’t open scissor-style, staying true to Lamborghini’s V10 tradition—but this car doesn’t have a V10 either. Behind me is a twin-turbo V8 paired with a hybrid system. Despite losing four cylinders, it still makes over 900 horsepower.

How? The 4.0-liter V8 is turbocharged, with hybrid assist, and it revs to 10,000 RPM. Yes, 10,000. There aren’t many hybrids, or turbos—or V8s—that can do that.

So, what does a turbocharged hybrid V8 sound like at 10,000 RPM? Well, it’s tunnel time again.

(engine revs)

It doesn’t accelerate as violently as the Revuelto, but it feels so alive. You can feel the whole car wanting to lift and go. The turbo whoosh between shifts is addictive.

It doesn’t sound quite as otherworldly as the V12, but it’s still fantastic. At lower RPM, the V8 sounds more mechanical, almost industrial—but when you open it up, it absolutely sings.

The interior layout is nearly identical to the Revuelto’s. That’s partly for cost reasons, but it also gives all Lamborghini owners a consistent, familiar feel. And even though this is technically the “baby” Lambo, it’s still unlike anything else on the road.

Not everyone loves the Temerario’s design, but I do. The short, wide stance reminds me of the Sesto Elemento—one of my all-time favorites. I love the exposed rear tires and the purposeful proportions. Every detail feels intentional, focused on weight, performance, and aerodynamics.

The Verdict

After a minor incident involving my camera falling off the car and breaking my mount (don’t ask), it’s time to wrap things up.

Both cars are incredible—special in their own ways—but I think the Temerario is more my style. I’ve always preferred raw, nimble cars, and that’s what this is.

The Revuelto is like a sledgehammer—brutal, powerful, and stunning—but the Temerario feels more connected, more playful, and about half the price.

That said, that V12 in the Revuelto is something I’ll be dreaming about for the next 10 to 20 years. It’s worth the price of admission—and trust me, that admission is steep.

The Temerario, meanwhile, is more approachable at the limit, easier to live with, and still has a V8 that revs to 10,000 RPM. Who’s going to complain about that?

Really, you can’t go wrong with either. The takeaway here is simple: modern Lamborghini supercars are still something special—and still so much fun to drive.

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