Oh the humanity that is, well, anything from Rezvani. In case you’re just tuning in, California-based Rezvani loves to take SUVs and convert them into vehicles you might see in a post-apocalyptic Call of Duty game. They even have crazy names, too, like Tank, Vengeance, and the Fortress pickup truck based on the F-150 Raptor R. They are chunky, silly, and built to crash through walls like the Kool-Aid man.
But not all Rezvani vehicles are ginormous “tactical” units. The company’s latest offering has the look of those big brutes, though it’s not something you’d want to drive through a wall. Instead, it’s built to jump over it, or at least, that’s what the slathering of press photos leads us to believe. Say hello to the Rezvani Dune.
Part Supercar, Part Off-Roader, All Awesome
The world of off-road supercars has really gained some steam in the last few years, thanks in no small part to the Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato. Though Rezvani doesn’t come right out and say it, the Dune is based on the buff Lambo, which isn’t too hard to see in its exterior design. Obviously, Rezvani adds a bespoke body made of carbon fiber, and it most definitely has plenty of widebody flair. Roof rails are an interesting add-on that look completely non-functional, given the big roof scoop in between them. But they certainly add to Rezvani’s off-road vibe.
You know what else adds to that vibe? A fully built off-road suspension that, along with the hilariously large tires (Rezvani doesn’t mention the size), raises the Dune six inches compared to a Huracan. Most of that comes from a 4.5-inch suspension lift, with components co-engineered by Rezvani and VF Engineering. Details aren’t provided, but Rezvani says the system is designed to provide better ground clearance while “maintaining the stability, control, and responsiveness expected from an exotic performance vehicle.”
Lambo V10 Crowned With A Supercharger
If you can’t really identify Lamborghini DNA from the exterior, all doubts are erased once the engine cover is cracked. Behind the driver is a familiar 5.2-liter V10 with a very unfamiliar gold supercharger sitting on top. The blower boosts output to 800 horsepower while delivering more immediate throttle response than you’d get from a twin-turbo setup. Naturally, that power still goes to all four wheels, though Rezvani doesn’t mention changes to the transmission or powertrain. The Huracan Sterrato uses a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox.
Moving into the cockpit, you’ll find a familiar Huracan layout with plenty of Rezvani character, including the company logo on the steering wheel. Sadly, it appears buyers cannot get some of Rezvani’s more interesting options like pepper spray dispensers, electrified door handles, or our favorite, a smoke screen. For that, you’ll just have to get Rezvani’s Dark Knight built from a Urus.
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