- Lamborghini's SV line began with the 1971 Miura SV, powered by an approximately 287kW V12.
- 2026 Revuelto SV is the first hybrid SV, producing about 783kW and 1425Nm.
- Five SV generations have combined the V12 with reduced weight and sharper aero.
Lamborghini is celebrating 55 years of one of its most evocative badges, tracing the Super Veloce bloodline from the 1971 Miura SV to the new hybrid Revuelto SV.
The initials stand for Super Veloce, but the badge has traditionally meant more than simply turning up the power. Across five generations, Lamborghini has combined stronger performance with weight reduction, aerodynamic development and tightly limited production.
The Miura sets the template
The original Miura SV arrived in 1971 with a 4.0-litre V12 producing about 287kW.
It could reach 100km/h in approximately 5.5 seconds and exceed 280km/h, which are formidable numbers for the period. Only 150 examples were delivered.
The badge returned on the Diablo SV in 1995.
Lamborghini removed 40kg and lifted the 5.7-litre V12 to about 380kW, cutting the 0-100km/h time to roughly 4.5 seconds.
Murcielago and Aventador raise the pace
The Murcielago LP670-4 SV followed in 2009, using a 6.5-litre V12 with around 500kW. It was approximately 100kg lighter than the model beneath it and accelerated from 0-100km/h in about 3.2 seconds. Production comprised 350 coupes and 50 roadsters.
In 2015, the Aventador SV pushed the naturally aspirated 6.5-litre V12 to about 559kW. Its 0-100km/h claim fell to 2.8 seconds, while production was limited to 600 units.
Revuelto takes SV into the hybrid era
The 2026 Revuelto SV becomes the first hybrid model in the SV lineage. Its naturally aspirated V12 and hybrid system produce a combined 1065CV, or about 783kW, alongside 1425Nm of torque.
Lamborghini has also developed the aerodynamics, lightweight engineering and suspension, while fitting next-generation brakes and a new Pilota driving mode. Production is limited to 1963 units.
That makes the latest SV more technically complex than its predecessors, but the core formula remains recognisable: a V12 flagship made faster, sharper and rarer. Lamborghini has not disclosed New Zealand availability or pricing.
