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Hindustan Times
13-07-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Lamborghini Temerario GT3 unveiled, drops hybrid, adds racing upgrades. Check details
The Lamborghini Temerario GT3 ditches the hybrid system for turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 engine producing 550 bho intead of the 800 bhp in the Temerario Check Offers Lamborghini has officially introduced the Temerario GT3, a racing version of its latest road-going supercar. The new GT3-spec machine is the first competition car based on the Temerario platform and will compete in international GT3 series starting from 2026. Unlike its predecessor, the Huracán GT3, the Temerario GT3 was developed from the outset with motorsport adaptation in mind, with the entire design, engineering, and assembly process handled in-house at the company's facility in Sant'Agata Bolognese. No hybrid, simplified chassis Due to GT3 racing regulations, the hybrid system from the road car has been removed. This prompted significant changes to the chassis, which is now a simplified version of the aluminum spaceframe used in the production model. A new removable rear subframe provides space for the race gearbox and enables quicker service during races. The front subframe has also been redesigned, removing components associated with electric motors. Also Read : Lamborghini Urus EV delayed, plug-in hybrid to take the lead until 2029 A roll cage built into the main frame guarantees FIA safety standards compliance, while overall chassis design has been aimed at ease of access and structural strength throughout endurance racing. Revised V8 for GT3 rules The race car is powered by a modified version of the road-going twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 engine, now producing around 550 bhp—a drop from the 800 bhp seen in the standard version. The engine features smaller turbochargers, a redesigned airbox, titanium connecting rods, and recalibrated software to deliver a more usable power band suited to endurance racing formats. It's paired with a six-speed transverse gearbox, and Lamborghini has developed a dedicated race exhaust system for the car. The absence of hybrid hardware has shifted demands to the combustion engine's thermal management, addressed by improved airflow and cooling system designs. Also Read : Lamborghini backs synthetic fuels to keep combustion engines alive beyond 2035 Bodywork focused on repairability and cooling The carbon composite body panels have been designed with modularity. The front and rear are one-piece units, but the floor is divided into four pieces to make them easier to replace more quickly. Body design has features to control airflow for brake, radiator, and turbocharger cooling, yet retain a visual connection to the production model. Changes also include a higher fuel flow refuelling system, an updated fuel tank sensor, and aerodynamic tweaks to maintain balance under braking and through cornering phases. Suspension, wheels, and interior adjustments The Temerario GT3 rides on 18-inch wheels from Ronal AG and features a longer wheelbase and wider track than the previous Huracán GT3. The suspension system employs six-way adjustable dampers from KW, with simplified mounting solutions for quick setup changes over the course of race weekends. Inside, the cockpit configuration has been modified according to feedback from Lamborghini factory drivers, with a new steering wheel design, new switchgear, and a revised data logging system All controls have been repositioned for ease of access during long stints and night driving. Race debut in 2026 The Temerario GT3 is still in testing and is set to see its competitive debut at the 12 Hours of Sebring in March of 2026. Lamborghini has also assured that it will continue to support current Huracán GT3 teams throughout the transition to this new platform. The Temerario GT3 has been built to meet global GT3 regulations and include different tyre manufacturers utilized within various series. Check out Upcoming Cars in India 2025, Best SUVs in India. First Published Date: 13 Jul 2025, 09:30 am IST
Car and Driver
11-07-2025
- Automotive
- Car and Driver
Lamborghini Temerario GT3 Breaks Cover Looking Ready to Race
The Lamborghini Temerario GT3 is here to replace the Huracán GT3 Evo 2 as the brand's factory-backed GT3 effort. The Temerario GT3 is the first race car entirely designed and developed by Lamborghini at the brand's Sant'Agata Bolognese facility. As is required by GT3 regulations, the Temerario GT3 car will feature a modified version of the same twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 as the road version. All good things must come to pass, including factory support for homologated race cars. And as the Lamborghini Temerario succeeds the Huracán on the roads, so too does the Temerario GT3 inherit the Huracán GT3 Evo's position as Lamborghini's factory-supported GT3 car. When it officially takes over racing duties, the Temerario GT3 will take the baton from the Huracán GT3 Evo 2, which has been homologated since 2022, and itself took over for the Huracán GT3 and Huracán GT3 Evo, which were homologated in 2015. Lamborghini Like every GT3 car, the chassis was pulled from the factory production line and converted for racing by stripping away anything that isn't essential. That includes simplifying the front and rear subframes for quick removal and reattachment while racing. A big part of that included removing the electric motors from the production car, as they don't comply with GT3 regulations. The bodywork is, unsurprisingly, made entirely from a carbon composite to keep the weight of the car down. Lamborghini says the bodywork is a result of collaboration between the aerodynamics team at Squadra Corse and the team at Lamborghini Centro Stile. As with many race cars, the challenge for Lamborghini was to make the race car unmistakably a Temerario, while also creating room for the enlarged cooling systems. Lamborghini Following the GT3 rulebook, the Temerario sources its power from the same twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 as the production model, though the racing version gets new, smaller turbochargers. The eight-speed dual-clutch transmission from the road car is gone, with the racing version using a six-speed transverse gearbox instead. By dropping the hybrid and sticking to the balance of performance rules, the race car actually makes considerably less power than the road car (550 horsepower versus more than 900). Lamborghini Lamborghini says the powertrain of the production model was designed with motorsports integration in mind from the first concept phase. In fact, the Italian automaker says the Temerario GT3 is the first competition car entirely designed and developed by the brand at its facilities in Sant'Agata Bolognese. Jack Fitzgerald Associate News Editor Jack Fitzgerald's love for cars stems from his as yet unshakable addiction to Formula 1. After a brief stint as a detailer for a local dealership group in college, he knew he needed a more permanent way to drive all the new cars he couldn't afford and decided to pursue a career in auto writing. By hounding his college professors at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, he was able to travel Wisconsin seeking out stories in the auto world before landing his dream job at Car and Driver. His new goal is to delay the inevitable demise of his 2010 Volkswagen Golf. Read full bio
