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Revuleto ’ s carbon fiber FRONT END is distinguished by aerodynamic shark-nose styling , side fins that channel the airflow along the vehicle ’ s sides and headlamp clusters with Y-SHAPED DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS — part of an overall look that Mitja Borkert , Lamborghini head of design , calls “ adrenaline made visible .”
The VERTICALLY OPENING SCISSOR DOORS are another Lamborghini tradition that first appeared on the 1974 Countach . Although backup cameras now fulfill the task , the original scissor doors compensated for poor visibility via the rearview mirror by allowing drivers to lead their upper body out of the opening to assist with reversing or parking .
Complementing the front end , the PASSENGER CABIN flaunts a Y-shaped dashboard and center console as well as a newly created Human Machine Interface system with three digital displays that feature a “ swipe ” function similar to smartphones . Using that swipe function , the driver can transfer control of the infotainment system to a display on the passenger side of the dash .
Mounted in the rear , Revuelto ’ s V-12 ENGINE traces its roots to the first Lamborghini , the legendary 350 GTV prototype that dazzled visitors at the 1963 Turin Auto Show and laid the groundwork for the first production Lamborghini the following year . Lamborghini also produces a marine version of the V-12 for offshore powerboat racing . here in Southern California a modern vehicle that has already made history as the first HPEV .”
Like a futuristic car from a sci-fi movie , the vehicle boasts a long , low-slung body , vertically opening scissor doors and a distinctive Y-shaped light signature . To keep the weight down , much of the vehicle ( including its monofuselage frame ) is made from carbon fiber . In fact , Revuelto is the first supercar with a front structure composed entirely of carbon fiber , rendering the front end a full 20 % lighter than predecessors like the Lamborghini Aventador .
The Space Age vibe continues in a sleek passenger cabin designed to make drivers feel like they are piloting a jet plane , starting with a start-stop engine button with a bright red cover that resembles the nuclear launch device on some doomsday movie .
Drivers control the mechanical beast via an eightspeed , double-clutch transverse gearbox and 13 drive modes , from Sport or Performance to Hybrid or All- Wheel Drive . Other modes include Citta for regular urban driving and Strada for longer road trips . The Revuelto made its U . S . West Coast debut in July at Lamborghini Newport Beach , which is marking the company ’ s milestone birthday with an exclusive exhibit of historic Lamborghini V-12 vehicles .
Frigerio says the revamped showroom “ allows us to provide an exceptional customer experience . Our clientele can play with a variety of colors and materials in our Ad Personam customization room and purchase Lamborghini fashion accessories .” NBM
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