While the Essenza SCV12, which stands for Squadre Corse V12, was unveiled in an amazing-looking green and black livery, I have to admit this white one famous YouTube star Doug DeMuro is reviewing in his latest video looks absolutely stunning, and while you might have some difficulties to recognize the original Aventador underneath this completely modified styling, you are forgiven, I don’t think anything has been taken from the base car itself, the interior is completely different, the car is much longer, and not only because of that massive rear wing.

The engine’s 830 hp comes from a RAM system to lift power during high speed, the thundering exhaust has been created in collaboration with Capristo, power is transmitted to the drivetrain via an X-trac sequential gearbox in a rear-wheel-drive only setup, power to weight ratio of 1.66 hp/kg is achieved thanks to the use of a carbon-fiber tub without integrated roll cage … developed with FIA prototype safety rules in mind.

But let’s seen which ‘quirks and features’ Doug came up with when he took a closer look at the Lamborghini Essenza SCV12:

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The Lamborghini Aventador LP780-4 Ultimae is the final swansong for this type of engine from Sant’Agata, with a production run limited to 350 Coupe and 250 Roadster, this specific model will become an instant collector’s item, the comfort, and handling from the Aventador S combined with SVJ styling but without the ALA system, the Ultimae is the best of both worlds, and during the introduction by Stephan Winkelmann, CEO and director of Automobili Lamborghini SpA, he made it abundantly clear this would be the last V12 for Lamborghini in a combustion engine in this form … the last of an era, the Ultimate.

In a few weeks, we’ll be able to admire another Aventador based limited edition car, but that will be the Countach Homage model and will come with the Supercapacitor as seen on the Sian before, so not a real NA V12, rumors talk about a production run of 112 units to commemorate the LP112 designation the famous Countach received 50 years ago and a price tag of $3,000,000, the unveiling will be held during Car Week in Monterey, California, and I can’t wait to see what Lamborghini comes up with to celebrate their most innovative design that introduced the term ‘Lamborghini doors’ in automotive history.

The successor to the 2011 Lamborghini Aventador should be ready as a 2023 model, so there is still some time before the move into hybridization will occur in Sant’Agata, still, they are working hard on a new V12 engine, the current L539 unit will not survive into the future flagship supercar from Lamborghini, the 2023 model will get a different V12 engine that is currently under development, with additional electric motors integrated from the design stage on to create Lamborghini’s first hybrid V12 production model, but it will not be the first hybrid customers can buy from Sant’Agata.

That honor will go to the Urus, the Super SUV that’s setting sales records year on year, with over 15,000 units over three years of production, it’s safe to say the Urus brings in some serious turnover for Lamborghini, and we’ve been expecting this model as a hybrid right from the start, and it’s finally happening in 2022 it seems, next year we’ll get the mid-life facelift that’s been captured in spy-shots already, and electric motors and batteries will make their introduction into the Lamborghini line-up, just as it has done on the MLB Evo platform for models from Audi, Bentley, and Porsche, who all have their PHEV models for a while now.

Will the Urus Ibrido keep the twin-turbo V8 engine and add more horsepower with the electric motors, or will they switch to a smaller, weight reducing V6 engine to counteract the additional weight of the electric motors and the batteries … that’s what Bentley did with the Bentayga Hybrid, a 3-Liter V6 single turbo with 335 hp that adds 126 hp from an electric motor for a combined power output of just 443 hp, while the Bentayga V8 S comes with 542 hp … the Lamborghini Urus has 641 hp, so will the Urus Ibrido come with less? I sure hope not.

So, we’ll see the first hybrid Lamborghini next year on the Urus, then in 2023 the next step in electrification will come around in the form of the new flagship, the Aventador successor that will be Lamborghini’s first V12 hybrid, and Stephan Winkelmann already confirmed they will not be going down the route of a Supercapacitor for the flagship production model, the new V12 will come with state-of-the-art batteries instead, the Supercapacitor solution just wouldn’t be appropriate for a production car Winkelmann mentioned, will this new V12 be a 6.5-liter unit like the Aventador one … that’s not mentioned anywhere, possibly it will come with a smaller displacement to safe weight and size, every kg counts on a hybrid because the batteries are still very heavy.

I did read somewhere that one of the reasons Lamborghini is redeveloping the V12 engine for the hybrid successor is the fact they’ve pushed the L539 unit just about to its limits when it comes to power output, it seems the 780 hp on the Aventador Ultimae is as far as they are willing to go with this engine for a production model, so would that insinuate the new V12 engine will come with more power right from the start? Will we be seeing a Lamborghini in 2023 with more than 1,000 hp combined power output … we really should, shouldn’t we?

Only one year after the new V12 hybrid flagship takes over from the Aventador, the Huracán is up for replacement in 2024, and it will also be a hybrid right from the start, but chances are we won’t be seeing a return of the V10 engine at that time, the Huracán successor will more likely receive a smaller displacement V8 turbocharged engine, or even a V6 unit with turbos and electric motors, power output for the Huracán successor will be close to 700 hp if not more, as right now Lamborghini is probably deliberately keeping the power output of the ‘Baby’ below the flagship model to make a clear distinction between the two … if the new V12 hybrid goes over the magical 1,000 hp there is no reason why the Huracán replacement shouldn’t follow and offer up to 900 hp in her hybrid form.

Automobili Lamborghini SpA is going through some serious evolution over the next years, the Urus Ibrido in 2022, the Aventador successor as a V12 hybrid by 2023, in 2024 the Huracán gets replaced with a hybrid model too, and Lamborghini is still planning their all-electric fourth model after 2025, which will be a GT style car. Lamborghini will have two ‘lines’ when Stephan Winkelmann is asked about this, on one side there will be two supercars à la Huracán and Aventador, while on the other side there are the more practical models like the Urus and the new GT, he also mentioned the styling and design between these two ‘lines’ will be considerably different to cater to different market segments.

But wait, didn’t we title this article ‘The Lamborghini NA V12 will remain’? So what’s up with that, as it seems we’ll be seeing every Lamborghini model become a hybrid in two years or so? Well, there’s a catch, Automobili Lamborghini SpA will not be able to make NA V12 road cars anymore to comply with ever-stricter regulations worldwide, but those rules don’t apply to ‘track only’ cars … and that’s where the V12 engine will live on for several more years, without turbochargers or electric motors, just a pure, internal combustion, fuel-burning V12 that will emit her thundering soundtrack through an open exhaust … in line with the Essenza SCV12, so Stephan Winkelmann didn’t officially confirm this, but there are probably some more V12 powered track day only cars from Sant’Agata in the pipeline.

And what about the one-off models like the SC18 Alston and the more recent SC20 … will bespoke cars like that be able to retain the NA V12 engine and forfeit any hybrid setup in the future? My guess is this will be possible for several more years into the future, but at one point legislation will make new petrol-powered only cars illegal, but until then Lamborghini should be able to build hybrid cars in their entire lineup and create a few bespoke builds now and then … only time will tell, but the future of Lamborghini and any other supercar maker out there is hybridization and electrification … we can’t deny that.

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Cars like the Lotus Emira, the Maserati MC20, and the Aston Martin Valkyrie are taking on the famous hill climb circuit at Goodwood during the Supercar Run, and I was hoping we would be seeing the Aventador Ultimae in action too, but it seems both the grey Coupe and the blue Roadster will be on static display only, which is too bad as this ‘final’ Lamborghini Aventador comes with an impressive 780 hp from the famous NA V12 engine.

The Lamborghini Aventador LP780-4 Ultimae will be the last V12 flagship from Sant’Agata to use the legendary V12 engine as-is, right up to this day Automobili Lamborghini SpA never produced a turbocharged V12 model, nor a V1³2 Hybrid as a production model, the Sián is a limited edition model, the successor to the Aventador will be Lamborghini’s first, official V12 hybrid model when it arrives in late 2022 or early 2023, by 2024 we will also see the Huracán replacement … as a hybrid too.

Talking about the Huracán, they came in numbers to Goodwood, Automobili Lamborghini SpA had several different versions of their V10 success story at Goodwood, their main stand not only showcased the grey finished Aventador LP780-4 Ultimae, but also the stunning Blu Laufey Huracán STO, the street-legal version of their famous Squadra Corse race car, the V10 ‘Super Trofeo Omologata’ on the other hand wasn’t just a static show stopper, a stunning satin blue finished Huracán STO took the honor of the first dynamic sighting of this model in the UK during the famed hill climb.

As if that wasn’t already enough to draw crowds of Lamborghini owners and enthusiasts to Goodwood, Lamborghini Squadra Corse came with not one, but two of their very special cars to the UK, the Huracán Super Trofeo EVO 2 that was only recently unveiled as the new evolution of the race car for the one-make racing championship we all know as the Super Trofeo Series, this track-only V10 is available for €250,000 before taxes and you’ll be able to enter her into the first race of the 2022 season.

And we haven’t even mentioned probably the most impressive Lamborghini at Goodwood Festival of Speed, another track-only special model, limited to only 40 units and not street-legal in any way … the Le Mans racer inspired, SCV12 Essenza, loosely based on the Aventador carbon fiber monocoque chassis, the SCV12 is a testament to what Lamborghini Squadra Corse is capable of creating when they get a black piece of paper and no real regulation to adhere to.

Emanuele Pirro took this first prototype SCV12 ‘up the hill’ in the supercar class, leading the other models Lamborghini brought for this high-speed demonstration during the four days of Goodwood FoS, models like the orange Aventador SVJ Roadster, a green Huracán EVO, the aforementioned satin blue Huracán STO and the satin green Huracán Super Trofeo EVO 2, and naturally the Super SUV from Sant’Agata couldn’t be absent either.

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The first V12 race car in Lamborghini’s history was the Miura Jota from the Seventies, albeit not an official factory model, the Jota has kept her place in history, even if she was crashed and lost, only to have a tribute replica built by Piet Pulford on chassis #3033. After the original Miura Jota it would take several decades for Lamborghini to create a bespoke track car with a V12 engine ultimately this would be the Diablo SV-R, later on, replaced by the Diablo GT-R, both of which raced in bespoke one-make championships.

When the Murciélago replaced the Diablo in 2001 it took a few years for a Murciélago R-GT to be created, this time a true GT1 race car that was entered in racing all over the world to compete with cars from other makes and then the V10 cars were used for the Lamborghini Super Trofeo series, first with the Gallardo, later on with the Huracan there was also a Gallardo GT3 model and now a Huracan GT3 that’s entered in competition between other makes, but until today a V12 circuit monster wasn’t made anymore.

Performance

In comes the Lamborghini Essenza SC-V12, the new limited edition track-only hypercar developed by Lamborghini’s in-house racing department, Squadra Corse, and featuring a design from the Centro Stile studio only 40 of these SC-V12 will be built, and their owners will become members of an exclusive club with access to bespoke programs in 2021, probably as a supporting race during the Super Trofeo season.

The engine’s 830 hp comes from a RAM system to lift power during high speed, the thundering exhaust has been created in collaboration with Capristo, power is transmitted to the drivetrain via an X-trac sequential gearbox in a rear-wheel drive-only setup, the power-to-weight ratio of 1.66 hp/kg is achieved thanks to the use of a carbon-fiber tub without integrated roll cage developed with FIA prototype safety rules in mind.

Pirelli tires on 19 and 20-inch magnesium wheels to the front and rear hide a Brembo Motorsport developed brake system, while the aerodynamic shape of the Essenza SC-V12 creates 1,200 kg of downforce at 250 Km/h, that’s more than the current GT3 cars.

The special steering wheel was inspired by F1 racing, it incorporates a display and all necessary controls so the driver does not have to let go of the wheel while being seated in a carbon fiber OMP racing seat, fully homologated by the FIA.

Design

This extreme race car features a unique design focused on aerodynamics, lightweight construction, and pure driving performance. Here are some key design elements of the Essenza SCV12:

1. Aerodynamics: The Essenza SCV12’s bodywork is sculpted to optimize aerodynamics, increasing downforce and stability at high speeds. Its prominent front splitter, large rear wing, and aggressive rear diffuser work in tandem to generate significant downforce, rivaling that of a GT3 race car.
2. Lightweight construction: The SCV12 uses a carbon fiber monocoque chassis, which not only provides structural rigidity but also reduces overall weight. This enhances the car’s performance, handling, and agility on the track.
3. Powertrain: At its heart, the Essenza SCV12 features a naturally aspirated 6.5-liter V12 engine, capable of producing over 830 horsepower. It is paired with a 6-speed sequential transmission and a rear-wheel-drive layout to provide a pure, unfiltered driving experience.
4. Exterior design: The Essenza SCV12’s design is striking and aggressive, reflecting its performance-oriented nature. Sharp lines, large air intakes, and Y-shaped LED headlights all contribute to the car’s distinctive appearance. The car also features Lamborghini’s signature hexagonal design motifs throughout the exterior.
5. Interior: The cockpit is purpose-built for track performance, with minimalist design elements to reduce weight and distractions for the driver. It features an FIA-approved racing seat, a multi-functional steering wheel inspired by Formula 1 cars, and a digital dashboard displaying essential information for the driver.

Production

The 40 Essenza SC-V12 will be sold to an elite group of customers that will become part of a new, exclusive club that offers the storage of these cars at the factory in Sant’Agata, with 24h day video surveillance, when the track calendar starts in 2021 the cars will be transported to the various FIA Grade 1 circuits, assisted by the official Squadra Corse technical staff, the owners will be able to drive their cars on the track, helped out by professional drivers.

There is no official indication yet on pricing, but don’t expect this exclusive, track-only V12 hypercar to come cheap but will these 40 customer cars be the end of the line for this model, or has the Essenza SC-V12 been created with the FIA World Endurance Championship in mind, they are adding a hypercar class (that replaces the LMP) for the 2020/2021 season it would make perfect sense.

Specification

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• The limited-edition track-only hypercar of 40 units developed by Lamborghini Squadra Corse and designed by Lamborghini Centro Stile
• The engine is the most powerful V12 from Lamborghini to date: over 830 hp
• Customers will become part of an exxclusive club giving them access to special programs starting from 2021

Automobili Lamborghini presents the Essenza SCV12, the track-only hypercar in a limited edition of 40 units, developed by Lamborghini Squadra Corse and designed by Lamborghini Centro Stile. The direct descendant of cars such as the Miura Jota and Diablo GTR, the Essenza SCV12 is fitted with the most powerful V12 naturally aspirated engine ever developed by Lamborghini, combined with aerodynamics inspired by racing prototypes and new technical soutions designed for the ultimate driving experience.

Stefano Domenicali, CEO and Chairman of Automobili Lamborghini, commented: “Essenza SCV12 represents the purest track driving experience that our brand can offer, an engineering feat that highlights the inextricable link between our cars and the asphalt of the track. Lamborghini is a brand constantly looking to the future and searching for new challenges, but we never forget our roots and ho we are: Essenza SCV12 is the perfect combination of our unconventional spirit as a super sports car manufacturer and our true passion for motorsport.”

Born for the track

The Essenza SCV12 was created for exclusive track use, with engineering solutions derived from racing. The V12 engine is able to deliver over 830 hp, with a significant power uplift from the RAM effect at high speeds. The exhaust pipes were designed by Capristo to reduce the back pressure, improving performance and emphasizing the unique sound of the engine. The power is handled by a new X-trac sequential six-speed gearbox as a structural element within the chassis, combined with rear-wheel drive to ensure compactness, structural continuity, and greater torsional stiffness.

The Essenza SCV12 features an exceptional power-to-weight ratio of 1.66 hp/kg thanks to the new-generation carbon fiber monocoque chassis without internal rollcage. The Essenza SCV12 is also the first GT car developed to respect FIA prototype safety rules.

To ensure maximum agility and stability on even the most demanding tracks, kinematic solutions inspired by racing prototypes have been adopted, such as the push-rod suspension installed directly on the gearbox. The panorama is completed by specific slick Pirelli tires mounted on magnesium rims (19″ front, 20″ rear), which frame the brake discs and calipers developed by Brembo Motorsport.

Maurisio Reggiani, Chief Technical Officer of Automobili Lamborghini, remarked: “Essenza SCV12 is the ultimate expression of he V12 naturally aspirated engine, the symbol of our brand since 1963. It is a project in which we combined the pursuit of engineering perfection with refined aerodynamics, futuristic design, and innovative solutions such as the carbon monocoque without internal roll-cage. The result is an engaging and uncompromising car, born to race and to showcase on the track the characteristics that have made Lamborghini famous worldwide, guaranteeing unique and special emotions for both the driver and onlookers.”

Aerodynamics

The aerodynamics benefit from Lamborghini Squadra Corse’s GT racing experience to ensure a level of efficiency and higher downforce levels than a GT3 car, with a value of 1,200 kg at 250 km/h.

The front hood has a double air intake with a central rib, typical of the Huracan racing cars, which separates the hot airflow coming from the radiator and conveys the cold air to the airscoop located on the roof. The front features a splitter and two lateral elements; on the sides, the flows for engine and gearbox cooling have been optimized through the use of vertical fins situated on the side sills. The aerodynamic package is completed by the large adjustable double-profile rear wing.

Design

The design of the Essenza SCV12 is the result of the creative work by Lamborghini Centro Stile, which has designed all racing cars produced by Lamborghini since Squadra Corse was established. The essential nature of the car is underscored by the structure of the bodywork, formed by only three elements to enable quick replacement when necessary during pit stops. The exclusive Verde Silvans, Grigio Linx, Nero Aldebaran Gloss and Arancio California launch livery displays the trademark logos of long-standing Lamborghini Squadra Corse partners, Pertamina, Pirelli and Roger Dubuis.

The sleek yet taut and dynamic lines combine the appeal of 1970s prototypes and elements typical of Lamborghini’s DNA, like the hexagonal geometry that characterizes the front headlights, and the roof airscoop and air vents that frame the steering wheel. There is also the unmistakable “Y”, the stylistic feature repeated on the livery and in the cockpit, where each element represents the best compromise between lightweight, functionality and design. In fact, the instrument panel and dashboard are supported by an asymmetrical carbon “Y”, a load-bearing and stylistic element that frames the cockpit, designed to put the driver at the center of an absolute driving experience.

The design of the multifunction steering wheel with display was inspired by Fl single-seater steering wheels to offer the best ergonomics and a perfect feel, without the driver needing remove their hands from the rim with its futuristic yet rational design. The specific FIA homologated OMP seat with carbon shell embraces the driver to ensure comfort, safety and stability.

Mitja Borkert, Head of Lamborghini Centro Stile, remarked: “I was excited about this project from the very start, because it would allow us to create a car that was different but at the same time unmistakably Lamborghini, extreme but stylistically very clean, as a real racing car should be. With the Essenza SCV12 we pay tribute to both our racing past and the present: the large rear wing, side fins and front splitter are elements taken from the Huracan Super Trofeo EVO and GT3 EVO. This car is the perfect combination of our tradition and what we imagine for the future.”

Driving experience

Essenza SCV12 customers will become part of an exclusive club that will give them access to special programs to drive their hypercar on the most prestigious circuits in the world. The program includes storage service in a new hangar built in Sant’Agata Bolognese for the Essenza SCV12 club. Each car will have a personalized garage and dedicated services, including webcams to allow customers to monitor their cars 24 hours a day using an app. The facility also houses the “Lamborghini Squadra Corse Drivers Lab” by Tecnobody to offer athletic training programs similar to those followed by the official Lamborghini racing drivers.

The track calendar will start in 2021 with “arrive and drive” events held at numerous FIA Grade 1 homologated circuits. Assistance will be provided by the Squadra Corse technical staff with the support of Emanuele Pirro, five-time winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans and an excellent tutor for the customer-drivers; and Marco Mapelli, Lamborghini Squadra Corse Factory Driver.

Giorgio Sanna, Head of Lamborghini Motorsport, stated: “With Essenza SCV12 we wanted to elevate not only performance and driving pleasure but also the experience off the track. Customers can take advantage of exclusive and highly customizable services to fully experience the best of Italian hospitality and become part of the Lamborghini Squadra Corse family.”

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In the end, only one SC18 was built … but the idea of Squadra Corse taking on the V12 flagship kept lingering the mindset of both customers and management … and now we finally get to see what they came up with.

The Lamborghini SCV12 will be built in the bespoke Squadra Corse factory in Sant’Agata, designed by Centro Stile, the SCV12 is a track-only hypercar that can exceed 830 hp thanks to aerodynamic supercharging … the design shows a longer front overhang and massive rear diffuser with a high carbon-fiber rear wing, all inspired by motorsport … the new SCV12 has a higher downforce than current GT3 race cars.

A full carbon fiber chassis uses rear-wheel drive only now, a pushrod rear suspension is installed onto the gearbox, wheels are made from magnesium and are shod with bespoke, Pirelli developed slicks, 19-inch at the front, 20-inch at the back.

Buying the limited edition Lamborghini SCV12 will automatically secure a membership in the exclusive Club that will participate in advanced driving programs on tracks around the world while being assisted by the factory’s Squadra Corse engineers … under tutoring of none other than Emanuele Pirro … five-time winner of the 24h de Le Mans.

Pricing hasn’t been published yet, but something as special as this Lamborghini SCV12 will not come cheap, I can’t wait to see the first customer cars go head to head in the summer of 2020.

The official press release can be found below:

Lamborghini SCV12: Squadra Corse hypercar ready to hit the track

• Track-only limited edition hypercar world premiere is scheduled for summer 2020
• The engine is the most powerful V12 from Lamborghini to date
• Aerodynamic efficiency and higher downforce levels than a GT3 car

Lamborghini Squadra Corse’s track-only hypercar, the Lamborghini SCV12, has completed its development programme and is now ready to hit the track for its world premiere, scheduled for summer 2020. Fitted with the most powerful V12 naturally aspirated engine from Lamborghini to date, the SCV12 – designed by the in-house Lamborghini Centro Stile – is capable of exceeding 830 hp thanks to aerodynamic supercharging at high speed.

The SCV12 benefits from Lamborghini Squadra Corse’s GT motorsport expertise, using its racing experience to produce increased aerodynamic efficiency and higher downforce levels than a GT3 car. The SCV12’s front bonnet has a double air intake and a central rib directing airflow to the ram-air intake scoop located on the roof. This directs dynamic air pressure created by the car’s movement to increase static air pressure in the engine’s intake manifold, creating greater airflow through the engine and increasing power. The car’s clear track intent and aerodynamic efficiency is further enhanced by the prominent splitter at the front, lateral flicks and vertical fins on the side sills, while at the rear is a custom-built carbon fibre rear wing.

Several aspects of the SCV12 have been developed particularly for the hypercar, with specific racing solutions devised by Squadra Corse engineers, including a new fully carbon fibre chassis that allows for a greater power-to-weight ratio as well as the best handling and circuit driving experience.

The lightweight chassis with rear-wheel drive incorporates a sequential six-speed gearbox as a structural element within the chassis, reducing weight and enhancing weight distribution. Pushrod rear suspension is system installed directly on the gearbox, while power is delivered on the track courtesy of specially developed slick Pirelli tyres fitted on magnesium rims (19″ front, 20″ rear).

The SCV12 will be assembled entirely within the Lamborghini Squadra Corse factory in Sant’Agata Bolognese, as a limited edition. Customers will become members of a very exclusive club: they will participate in advanced driving programmes at some of the world’s most prestigious circuits, with the technical assistance of Squadra Corse engineers and the special tutoring of Emanuele Pirro, five-time winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans and Lamborghini Squadra Corse Special Projects Consultant.

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