Lamborghini has unveiled the new Huracán GT3, in a global premiere at its headquarters in Sant’Agata Bolognese.
The GT3 competitor makes its debut following that of the new Huracán LP 620-2 Super Trofeo, which will be the main feature car of the Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo in Europe, Asia and North America from this year.
Starting in 2015, the Huracán GT3 will line up in the Blancpain Endurance Series that runs over five venues in Europe, among which is included the Spa-Francorchamps 24-hours race.
The GT3 gets an aluminium-carbon body shell, which also includes a fully integrated FIA-compliant roll cage. The subframe has been modified at the front to accommodate a bigger radiator, and at the rear for a better positioning of the gearbox, thereby improving aerodynamics. The kerb weight is claimed to be 1239 kg with a 42:58 front-to-rear weight distribution.
The bodywork is in composite materials and, along with the aerodynamics, has been developed in collaboration with Dallara Engineering. Lamborghini designers claim efficiency has been improved owing to the rear adjustable wing, adjustable front diffuser and louvres. The new aerodynamics also allow for better cooling of the braking system.
Underneath, the GT3 is powered by the same 5.2-litre V10 engine as in the road-going car, managed by a Bosch ECU that also manages traction control, gearbox and the TFT display on the dashboard. The engine is coupled with a sequential six-speed gearbox, according to FIA regulations, and a three-disc racing clutch.
The braking system is made up by 380 x 34 mm steel discs at the front with six-pot calipers, and 355 x 32 mm steel discs with four-pot calipers at the back, together with Bosch ABS. The system features 12 different settings that can be actioned directly from the steering wheel, as can traction control. The tyre sizes are 315/680 at the front and 325/705 at the back.
Source: Lamborghini
