Ferrari SF90 Stradale vs Lamborghini Revuelto — Italy's New Generation
Ferrari's plug-in hybrid vs Lamborghini's V12 hybrid — which Italian supercar is actually worth your credits?
The SF90 Stradale and Revuelto are the first hybrid supercars from Ferrari and Lamborghini, and they represent a massive shift for both brands. I've put about 15 hours into each of them across road racing, sprint events, and just cruising around. Here's my take. The SF90 packs a twin-turbo V8 with three electric motors making 986 hp combined, with AWD and a 0-60 time of 2.5 seconds. The Revuelto counters with Lamborghini's first plug-in hybrid: a naturally aspirated 6.5L V12 plus three electric motors, producing 1,001 hp. In FH6, both sit at the top of S1 or entry S2 depending on upgrades.
Spec Comparison
| Spec | Ferrari SF90 Stradale | Lamborghini Revuelto |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 + 3 e-motors | 6.5L NA V12 + 3 e-motors |
| Power | 986 hp | 1,001 hp |
| Drivetrain | Mid-engine, AWD | Mid-engine, AWD |
| Weight | ~3,700 lbs | ~3,900 lbs |
| Price | ~500,000 CR | ~600,000 CR |
Performance — Closer Than the Specs Suggest
On paper these two are nearly identical. Both have roughly 1,000 hp, both are AWD, both use three electric motors to fill torque gaps and enable torque vectoring. In practice, they deliver their performance very differently, and I was surprised by how noticeable the difference is.
The SF90 feels more electric-forward. The instant torque from the electric motors dominates the experience below 4,000 rpm, and the twin-turbo V8 picks up seamlessly from there. The result is a power delivery that feels almost VTEC-like — smooth electric thrust at low revs, then a surge of turbo power at mid-range. It's incredibly effective but slightly synthetic in feel. You're always aware there's a computer managing everything behind the scenes.
The Revuelto follows a different philosophy. Lamborghini used the electric motors specifically to keep the naturally aspirated V12 alive — the motors fill the torque gap at low rpm so Lamborghini could keep the high-revving V12 character intact. Above 6,000 rpm, the Revuelto is pure Lamborghini theater: the V12 screams toward a 9,500 rpm redline and the car feels more alive the harder you push it. The SF90 is faster on paper. The Revuelto is more exciting on the road, and I'd take excitement over paper stats any day.
Handling Differences
I've lapped both cars back to back on the same circuits and the SF90 is the sharper tool. At 3,700 lbs, it's 200 lbs lighter than the Revuelto and you feel it in direction changes. The front end turns in with more urgency, the chassis settles faster after transitions, and the overall feeling is of a car that's been honed for lap times above all else. It's surgical.
The Revuelto feels broader and more stable. It's not as agile as the SF90 in tight sections, but on fast sweepers the longer wheelbase and wider track give it a planted, confident feel that the Ferrari can't match. Think of the SF90 as a scalpel and the Revuelto as a sword — both deadly, completely different techniques required. I find the Revuelto more forgiving when you're not on your A-game, which honestly is most of the time for me.
The Sound Factor
I'm gonna be real: this matters more than lap times for a lot of people, myself included. The SF90's twin-turbo V8 sounds good — Ferrari knows how to tune an exhaust — but turbos fundamentally mute an engine's voice. The Revuelto's naturally aspirated V12 is one of the last of its kind and it sounds like it. The wail from 6,000 to 9,500 rpm is worth the price of admission alone. If engine sound influences your car purchases (and why wouldn't it), the Revuelto wins by a landslide. I turn the music off when I drive the Revuelto. I don't do that with the SF90.
Verdict
SF90 for lap times, Revuelto for theater. The Ferrari is the faster car on most tracks — lighter, more agile, and more precise. If you're building a competitive S1/S2 garage focused on winning races, the SF90 is the right choice. I've got my fastest lap times in the SF90 and the numbers don't lie.
But the Revuelto is the better experience. The V12 sound, the more dramatic styling, the sense of occasion every time you drive it — it's the car that makes you want to take the long way home instead of fast traveling. At only 100,000 CR more than the SF90, it's worth the premium if driving enjoyment matters more than lap time deltas. I own both and I drive the Revuelto probably 3x more often. Make of that what you will.