The Lamborghini Revuelto SV has already set a production-car lap record at Germany’s Hockenheimring, but the Italian marque has no plans to chase a Nurburgring record with its latest V12 supercar.
Lamborghini says the decision is deliberate. The company uses the Nurburgring primarily for testing, while Hockenheimring provides a more approachable reference for customers who may want to experience their cars on track.
The Revuelto SV completed Hockenheim’s 2.8-mile Grand Prix circuit in 1 minute 41.6 seconds on August 6, which Lamborghini describes as the fastest lap by a production super sports car at the circuit. The longer Nurburgring Nordschleife, by comparison, stretches for 12.9 miles and presents a considerably different challenge.
That makes Lamborghini’s decision somewhat surprising. The brand previously used the Nurburgring with both the Aventador SVJ and Huracan Performante, setting production-car records there.
For now, the Revuelto SV’s Hockenheim performance remains its headline achievement. Whether Lamborghini eventually changes its mind about the Nurburgring remains to be seen.
Source: MotorTrend
