Two very different answers to the modern flagship question: Lamborghini keeps the V12 drama and layers powerful electrification on top, while Ferrari resurrects a legend with a compact, brutal V8 hybrid that replaces the SF90 as the company’s new halo. Read on for a tight, fact-loaded comparison that covers the numbers, the feel, the design and who each car is made for.
KEY TAKEAWAY
The Revuelto is Lamborghini’s loud, V12-first flagship with hybrid punch and theatrical presence; the 849 Testarossa is Ferrari’s high-tech V8 plug-in hybrid flagship lighter, sharper and aimed at track-grade precision.
SIDE-BY-SIDE SPEC
| Category | Lamborghini Revuelto | Ferrari 849 Testarossa |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 6.5-litre V12 + 3 electric motors | 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 + 3 electric motors (PHEV) |
| Power (ICE / combined) | ICE ≈ 825 CV — Combined ≈ 1,015 CV | ICE ≈ 830 CV — Combined ≈ 1,050 CV |
| 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) | ≈ 2.5 s | < 2.3 s |
| Top speed | > 350 km/h | > 330 km/h |
| Battery / EV mode | High-power hybrid battery (short e-assist EV mode) | PHEV battery ~7.45 kWh — eDrive range ≈ ~25 km |
| Chassis & drivetrain | Carbon-fibre monocoque — mid-engine, AWD (e-axles) | Carbon-fibre monocoque — mid/rear engine + e-motors, PHEV AWD |
| Weight (dry / kerb) | Dry ≈ 1,772 kg (kerb varies) | Dry ≈ 1,570 kg (kerb varies by spec) |
| Price (approx.) | Starting ~$600k+ (market & options dependent) | Coupe ≈ €460k (~$540k) — Spider ≈ €500k |
| Production / Availability | Regular production flagship (Lamborghini allocation) | Ferrari production model — orders via Ferrari programme |
Note: figures are manufacturer-quoted or widely reported press estimates (CV = metric hp).
FIRST IMPRESSION
Revuelto makes an entry like a supersonic sculpture sharp creases, scissor doors and a raw V12 soundtrack married to electric whoosh. It feels big, theatrical and unapologetically Lamborghini. Ferrari’s 849 arrives with a cleaner, wider Testarossa-inspired silhouette: it reads as a modern classic less theatrical, more purposeful, with an unmistakable heritage nod and new hybrid muscle.
DESIGN & AERO
Lamborghini leans on hard creases, pronounced intakes and aggressive geometry for downforce and show: the Revuelto is sculpted to look feral even when stationary. Ferrari’s 849 mixes retro cues with modern aero active elements, an updated underbody and refinements that create measurable downforce while keeping the proportions that echo the original Testarossa. One is theatre; the other is homage made fast
POWERTRAINS & CHARACTER
Ferrari published European prices: coupe ≈ €460,000, spider ≈ €500,000 (final U.S. pricing is higher after tariffs and options). Automotive press reports and dealers place Revuelto pricing in the high-six-figure range depending on market and options (final invoices climb quickly with personalization). Expect both cars to be expensive to insure and maintain and to demand specialist servicing, but Ferrari’s larger dealer network gives it an edge in day-to-day support
LINEAGE & WHAT THEY REPLACE
The Revuelto is Lamborghini’s V12 flagship for the electrified age the natural successor in spirit to the Aventador family, preserving the big-engine drama while adding hybrid tech. The 849 Testarossa is Ferrari’s flagship successor to the SF90 it swaps the SF90’s V8/V-hybrid approach for a tighter V8-centric hybrid that nods to a storied name while pushing performance forward. In short: Revuelto = V12 legacy evolved; 849 = SF90’s technical successor with classic Testarossa DNA.
WHO SHOULD BUY WHICH?
- Buy the Revuelto if you want raw V12 emotion: sound, spectacle and a car that announces your arrival. It’s for collectors and drivers who prize theatrical presence and that big-engine feel.
Buy the 849 Testarossa if you want modern hybrid flagship performance with sharper track manners and a more compact package the person who wants a modern classic that can also make fast, repeatable laps.
Buy the 849 Testarossa if you want modern hybrid flagship performance with sharper track manners and a more compact package the person who wants a modern classic that can also make fast, repeatable laps.
INTERIOR & DRIVING FEEL
Inside the Revuelto, Lamborghini keeps things dramatic: sharp angles, Alcantara everywhere, exposed carbon, and a cockpit that feels like a fighter jet. It’s loud, emotional, and focused on making the driver feel in the moment. The Ferrari 849 Testarossa takes a calmer, more precise approach — clean layout, smooth leather surfaces, and digital displays positioned for pure focus. Where the Revuelto is about theatre, the 849 is about control and balance. Both offer extensive personalization, but they express two very different personalities from behind the wheel.
