Lamborghini Huracán GT3 unveiled at home base

MANILA, Philippines–Automobili Lamborghini presented the new Lamborghini Huracán GT3 in a world premiere at its headquarters in Sant’Agata Bolognese, Italy.

The GT3 competitor makes its debut following that of the new Huracán LP 620-2 Super Trofeo, which will be the protagonist 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 famous Spa-Francorchamps 24-hour race.

The growth and success of Lamborghini motorsports activities throughout the world has heightened its appeal to partners: The prestigious Indonesian oil and energy petroleum company Pertamina will be the official technical partner of Lamborghini Squadra Corse activities in the coming years.

“With the Huracán GT3, Lamborghini Squadra Corse takes a further step forward in the development and production of a race car for this category, which is among the most prestigious and challenging in international motorsport,” declared Stephan Winkelmann, president and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini.

Lamborghini is thus for the first time directly involved in GT motorsport activities with the in-house development of this new model,” he said.

“We are proud and delighted to announce the new partnership with Pertamina which will further support our motorsport activities,” Winkelmann added.

“We are proud to be the partner of Automobili Lamborghini as one of the world’s most prestigious super sports car marques. This cooperation confirms Pertamina’s position as the technology partner of Lamborghini Squadra Corse, connected to our vision of becoming a world-class energy company with the mission to expand our market globally,” said Ahmad Bambang, marketing director of Pertamina.

The Lamborghini Huracán GT3 is equipped with an aluminum/carbon chassis and a fully-integrated FIA-compliant roll cage. The subframe has been modified both at the front and rear to accommodate a high-performance water radiator (front), and for a better positioning of the gearbox (rear), improving aerodynamics.

The kerb weight is 1239 kilograms with a 42:58 front/rear weight distribution. The final weight will be set by the FIA BOP.

The bodywork is in composite materials and, along with the aerodynamics, has been developed in collaboration with Dallara Engineering with the direct involvement of the founder Gian Paolo Dallara.

Aerodynamics have been tuned to grant the best possible airflow penetration, and maximum adherence and traction in any condition on any asphalt.

Efficiency has been improved thanks to the rear adjustable wing, adjustable front diffuser and louvres. The new aerodynamics also allow improved cooling of the braking system.

As for the Huracán Super Trofeo, the GT3 is equipped with new bodywork fast fittings and equipped with a new, enhanced-performance engine and gearbox oil cooler.

Special attention has been given to safety, with the new Lamborghini Huracán GT3 equipped with a carbon frame 8862 specification seat; an OMP fire extinguishing system; and an innovative roof hatch which enables, in case of need, quick assistance by medical personnel through the roof of the car.

Seat belts are provided by OMP, the fuel tank is an FT3 type, and the pedals are adjustable.

Front and rear lights are LED. The new multifunction steering wheel has been reengineered along with OMP.

In Europe, the Huracán GT3 is priced at 369,000 euros (excluding taxes).

Lamborghini’s newest raging bull race car has already made its track debut in development tests in recent months, under the supervision of motorsport head Giorgio Sanna.

“The first GT3 car from Lamborghini will allow talented young drivers the opportunity to contest a Lamborghini in competitions such as the challenging 2015 Blancpain Endurance Series,” he said.

“This season will be an important one for us to gather experience from a category as demanding as GT3, but at the same time we are offering a competitive product to our customers,” he said.

“It will be a busy year, as the Huracán LP 620-2 Super Trofeo will also debut in our Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo series in Europe, United States and Asia,” Sanna added.