The supercar landscape has officially entered the electrified plug-in hybrid (PHEV) era. But far from silencing the thrill of high-octane motoring, Italian engineering heavyweights Ferrari and Lamborghini have used electric power to push internal combustion performance to unprecedented heights.
In one corner sits Maranello’s surgical precision tool, the Ferrari 296 GTB. In the other stands Sant’Agata’s raw, flag-bearing brute, the Lamborghini Revuelto. Both rewrite the rules of speed, but they achieve their mind-bending numbers through wildly different engineering philosophies.
Engineering Philosophies: Scalpel vs. Sledgehammer
Ferrari took a compact, lightweight approach. By pairing a 120-degree wide-angle 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 with a single axial-flux electric motor driving the rear wheels, the 296 GTB focuses on razor-sharp agility and razor-thin kerb weight.
[Ferrari 296 GTB] ➔ 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6 + 1 E-Motor ➔ 610kW ➔ RWD Precision
[Lambo Revuelto] ➔ 6.5L NA V12 + 3 E-Motors ➔ 747kW ➔ All-Wheel Traction
Lamborghini, meanwhile, refused to abandon its theatrical heritage. The Revuelto retains a screaming, naturally aspirated 6.5-litre V12 engine that revs to a staggering 9,200 RPM. To complement the atmospheric V12, Lamborghini bolted on three electric motors (two powering the front axle and one integrated into the 8-speed dual-clutch transmission), delivering all-wheel-drive grip and over 1,000 metric horsepower.
Factual Head-to-Head Spec Matrix
| Performance & Hardware Metric | Ferrari 296 GTB | Lamborghini Revuelto |
| Engine Architecture | 3.0-Litre 120° Twin-Turbo V6 | 6.5-Litre Naturally Aspirated V12 |
| Hybrid System | Single Motor PHEV (7.45 kWh) | Triple Motor PHEV (3.8 kWh) |
| Combined System Power | 610 kW (830 PS) | 747 kW (1015 PS) |
| Peak System Torque | 740 Nm | 1,062 Nm (Combined Output) |
| Drivetrain Layout | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) | All-Wheel Drive (AWD / e-Axle) |
| 0–100 km/h Acceleration | 2.9 Seconds | 2.5 Seconds |
| Top Speed | > 330 km/h | 350 km/h |
On-Tarmac Character: Dancing vs. Launching
On winding tarmac, the differences are immediately clear. The Ferrari 296 GTB feels like an extension of the driver’s hands. With its shorter wheelbase and lighter kerb weight (~1,470 kg dry), it rotates into corners with Telepathic turn-in speed, allowing skilled drivers to dance on the edge of rear-wheel traction.
The Lamborghini Revuelto (~1,772 kg dry) uses its heavier mass to deliver absolute grip and overwhelming thrust. Thanks to torque-vectoring electric motors on the front wheels, the Revuelto claws out of tight bends with zero wheelspin, rocketing down the next straight with a mechanical V12 roar that no turbo engine can match.
The Verdict
If you crave ultra-nimble handling, delicate chassis balance and a mid-engine package that rewards driver finesse, the Ferrari 296 GTB remains the benchmark mid-engine sports car.
However, if you want unbridled flagship presence, theatrical scissors-door drama and the volcanic acoustic fury of a high-revving V12 backed by 747kW of instant all-wheel power, the Lamborghini Revuelto stands alone as the ultimate hyper-hybrid flagship.