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We Asked Lamborghini’s CEO If Manuals Are Coming Back

Aug 25, 2026 · 15m

Summary

C.R.E.A.M. hosts interview Lamborghini CEO Stefan Winkelmann at Pebble Beach, discussing the Revuelto SV’s reception and the brand’s racing heritage. Winkelmann shares anecdotes about the Reventón’s one-off success, prototype testing memories, and his personal preference for dark-colored Urus models. He also addresses the future of the V12 engine, confirming plans to sustain it through the mid-2030s despite tightening emissions regulations.

Topics discussed

Chevrolet SUV advertisement Introduction of CEO Stefan Winkelmann at Pebble Beach Revuelto SV reveal and performance achievements Pronunciation of Gallardo and personal company cars The Reventon one-off concept and sales strategy Testing memories and managing leaks in the social media era Future of manual transmissions and current development pipeline Why the V10 engine was replaced by a new powertrain First Lamborghini driven and personal car color preferences Unrealized concepts like the Estoque and off-road Murcielago The inspiration and success of the Reventon one-off Chevrolet and LinkedIn advertisements The future of the V12 engine through the 2030s Uber Eats back-to-school advertisement
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