Lamborghini has announced it will not pursue a Nürburgring lap record with its upcoming 2027 Revuelto SV, despite the model being the brand’s latest V-12 flagship. The decision comes even as the SV features enhanced aerodynamics and suspension technology, placing it among track-focused predecessors that have historically targeted Germany’s legendary circuit.
When questioned at a recent preview event in New York City, Lamborghini Revuelto product line director Alessandro Farmeschi confirmed the automaker’s stance, stating, “No, not really, no. We use Nürburgring for testing.” He explained the choice of Hockenheimring for the SV’s promotional lap footage: “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 2.8-mile Hockenheimring layout contrasts sharply with the Nürburgring’s 12.9-mile Nordschleife, which has seen Lamborghini set records with models like the Aventador SVJ and Huracán Performante. The Revuelto SV reportedly achieved a lap of 1 minute, 41.6 seconds on August 6, a time Lamborghini claims as the “fastest lap ever recorded by a production car at the Hockenheimring.”
However, this assertion excludes the Mercedes-AMG One, which posted a 1 minute, 38.6 second lap in 2022. A Lamborghini spokesperson clarified to MotorTrend that the comparison was limited to “the Revuelto SV as the fastest production super sports car at Hockenheim,” noting the AMG One’s different technical concept, production volume, and price positioning.
The AMG One also set a new Nürburgring record in 2024, highlighting a gap in Lamborghini’s current strategy. While the Revuelto SV may offer a more attainable benchmarking option for owners, the decision reflects Lamborghini’s focus on practicality over outright circuit supremacy. The SV’s expected lower production volume and price point compared to the AMG One further show this market-oriented approach.
For now, enthusiasts hoping for a direct Lamborghini-Mercedes showdown at the “Green Hell” will have to wait, as the brand remains focused on delivering a track experience tailored to its customer base rather than chasing record books.
