Lamborghini unveil Temerario GT3, successor to the Huracán

Written by Aaron Carroll

Credit: Lamborghini Squadra Corse

Lamborghini and their motorsport division - Squadra Corse - have taken the covers off their new GT3 model, the Temerario.

Based of the Italian marque's latest flagship road car of the same name, the GT3 car will feature the same engine, albeit slightly modified. The hybrid system has been removed from the 4-litre V8, and modifications have been made in the areas of turbocharging and forced induction.

“The Temerario GT3 is the first racing derivative of the Temerario project, further emphasizing Lamborghini’s strong commitment to motorsport as a key tool for promoting our brand,” stated Stephan Winkelmann, Lamborghini Chairman and CEO.

“Following the sporting and commercial success of the Huracán GT3 project, with which we won 96 championships and sold over 200 units, we have always envisioned racing derivatives from the very inception of the Temerario project. The Temerario GT3 will set a benchmark for its competitors, just as the road-going Temerario has.”

Like many of the latest GT3 models, the Temerario has been designed with the user in mind. That means that the systems are easier to use, and the car can be set-up and repaired with ease.

Factory drivers, Marco Mapelli and Andrea Caldarelli were heavily involved in the design of the interior, making it as comfortable as possible for drivers. This includes the ''integration of state-of-the-art hardware'', a redesigned steering wheel and overall better ergonomics within the drivers seat.

The bodywork is made from a carbon composite material, with each part being easily removable in the pits, including the central floor panel, which Lamborghini claims can be removed while the car is on the air jacks in the pit lane.

The car will compete in it's first major event in March, at the 12 Hours of Sebring. This is the first of ''a series of selected events'' that the car will compete in before it's full roll-out to customer teams.

In the meantime, Lamborghini will still be providing full support for teams using the Huracán GT3