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The debut outing of the Lamborghini Huracán GT3 took place in April 2015 with two cars fielded by Grasser Racing Team, which quickly hit victory in the Blancpain GT Endurance Series Cup at Monza.

Today, a year later, the Huracán GT3 is ready for a global challenge: it has been chosen by more than 20 customer teams, with 40 cars competing over 78 race weekends in 13 of the most prestigious GT championships worldwide: from IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship in the United States to Asian Championships such as SuperGT, Asian Le Mans Series and GT Asia, through Europe’s major series such as Blancpain GT, ADAC GT Masters, British GT Championship, Campionato Italiano GT, International GT Open, International Endurance Series and Michelin GT3 Cup.

After making its 2016 debut in the US WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, the Huracán GT3 is now ready to hit the track in the main European GT championships.

The season starts on the weekend of April 9/10 with the Blancpain GT Sprint Cup Series at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, where there will be forty cars on the grid including seven Huracán GT3s. The Grasser Racing Team will field three cars with the following driver line-up: the new members of the Lamborghini GT3 Junior Program Luca Stolz and Michele Beretta in car number 19, while behind the wheel of the # 63 will be the GT3 factory driver Mirko Bortolotti and the GT3 Junior Driver Nicolas Pohler. The number 16 will be driven by Jeroen Bleekemolen and Stefan Rosina.

Three other Lamborghini Huracán GT3s will race with German team Attempto Racing, also fielding drivers from the Lamborghini Squadra Corse GT3 Junior Program: Jeroen Mul and Max Van Splunteren will share the cockpit of the car # 100, with Daniel Zampieri and Patric Niederhauser in # 101. The third Attempto Racing Huracán GT3, number 77, will run with the former GP2 world champion Davide Valsecchi and Jack Falla on board. The Misano grid includes the X-Bionic Racing Team, with a Huracán for Cèdric Leimer, 2012 champion of the Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo Europe, and Laurent Jenny.

On April 9/10, the Huracán GT3 will also debut in the Japanese Super GT series, which opens the season from Okayama. JLOC and Lamborghini Team Direction (the latter with the GT3 Factory Driver Adrian Zaugg on board) will compete in the GT300 class.

In mid-April, over the weekend of 16/17, it will be the turn of German championship ADAC GT Masters (first round in Oschersleben) and the British GT Championship, which starts at Brands Hatch. The two championships will see ten Lamborghini Huracán GT3 protagonists, eight of them in the German series fielded by the following team: Attempto Racing, Bonaldi Motorsport, Grasser Racing Team and HB Racing. In the British GT, Barwell Motorsport will race with two cars.

The following week, on April 23 and 24, two other major European series will start: the International GT Open, with the Estoril circuit hosting the first round, and the Blancpain GT Endurance Cup Series in Monza, coinciding with the first round of the Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo Europe.

In the International GT Open a Lamborghini Huracán GT3 will be fielded by Orange1 Team Lazarus (with former FIA GT champion Thomas Biagi behind the wheel), while in the Blancpain Endurance series the Huracáns will be deployed by eight customer teams: Attempto Racing, Barwell Motorsport, Grasser Racing Team, Konrad Motorsport, Ombra Racing and ARC Bratislava.

The month of May will be full of competitive commitments. Over the weekend of April 30/May 1, the first round of the Italian GT Championship will be held in Monza, with four Huracán GT3s on grid from Antonelli Motorsport, Imperiale Racing and Ombra Racing. From Autodromo di Imola, on May 14/15, will start the Michelin GT3 Le Mans Cup, with a Huracán GT3 fielded by FFF Racing.

Then sees the start of the GT Asia Series and the Asian Le Mans Series. In the first, FFF Racing will field a Huracán GT3 for the duo of GT3 Junior Program drivers Andrea Amici and Edoardo Liberati. In the Asian Le Mans Series the VSR team of Vincenzo Sospiri gets on track with a Huracán GT3.

Lamborghini Squadra Corse, in accordance with its philosophy, provides technical support on track to a select group of teams, sending its expert technicians and engineers to support the Huracán GT3s in both sprint races, but especially in the endurance races, with particular attention to the 24 Hours of Spa Francorchamps (28/31 July), the 12 Hours of Sepang (9/11 December) and the two remaining American endurance races: the 6 hours of Watkins Glen (July 2/3) and the Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta (October 1/2). It is not expected support for the Nürburgring 24 Hours at the end of May.

“The number of Huracán GT3s sold to date in the world,” commented Giorgio Sanna, Head of Lamborghini Motorsport, “demonstrates the validity of our product, which combines the needs of gentlemen drivers and professionals, consolidating the relationship between Lamborghini Squadra Corse and the customer teams that choose us. We are also pleased that several teams from the Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo have decided to move on to the GT3 program, marrying our strategy regarding customer racing. We expect a very tough season and we are ready to give technical and logistical support including a spare parts service for all the championships in which we are involved, relying also on partners in US and ASIA consolidated through the Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo. Last but not least, we are proud to have been able to give valuable career opportunities to our young drivers coming through our programs, thanks to the commercial success of the Huracán GT3.”

The Lamborghini Huracán GT3 in detail

The Lamborghini Huracán GT3 is the first race car developed exclusively at Sant’Agata Bolognese. Its design is based on a hybrid body shell mainly formed of aluminum and reinforced with carbon fiber components in the areas of greatest torsional stress. The body shell is equipped with a roll cage that meets FIA regulations and extends to the rear end, thus enhancing torsional stiffness. The front of the chassis has been specially modified to host a high-efficiency, centrally placed radiator for engine cooling. At the rear, modifications have been made to position the gearbox in the best possible location and significantly improve aerodynamics at the same time.

The body is crafted in composite materials (CFK, Kevlar, fiberglass), and the aerodynamics were developed together with Dallara Engineering, featuring the direct support of Gian Paolo Dallara, the company’s founder. As in the Huracán Super Trofeo, the body has a quick-connect fastening system for the body panels and high-performance radiators for engine coolant, and engine and gearbox oil.

The aerodynamics of the car have been optimized to improve air stream penetration and to maximize grip and traction in any conditions, on any type of track. Extensive development ensures extremely efficient aerodynamics, thanks in part to an adjustable rear wing, front and rear diffusers and front air intakes, which can be regulated to obtain the best set-up on any track, whatever its condition.

Special attention has naturally been paid to safety. The seat in the Lamborghini Huracán GT3 is formed from a carbon fiber shell meeting FIA specification 8862 and an OMP fire extinguishing system with seven nozzles. An additional safety feature is the roof hatch system, a device that enables rescuers to provide first aid to the driver in case of accident, through a carbon fiber panel that is easily accessed on the roof. Also provided are OMP safety belts, a fuel tank meeting FT3 specifications, and adjustable pedals.

The front and rear LEDs lighting systems are the same of the Huracán road version. What’s more, a special kit has been developed for endurance racing that features three supplementary lighting systems – one horizontally shaped unit at the center of the car’s nose, and two placed near the bottom of the bumpers.

The Huracán GT3 is powered by a naturally aspirated 90° V10 engine with a displacement of 5.2 liters and direct injection. The engine is derived from the street version of the Huracán. Electronic control is provided by a Bosch Motorsport control unit that is also responsible for data collection, traction and gearbox management, and control of the multipurpose TFT display on the instrument panel. All the electrical wiring is specifically designed for racing use, to ensure faster and easier service by technicians. Maximum power and torque can be varied to suit the type of intake restrictor that every GT championship applies to engines according to the Balance of Performance, a tool for equalizing the performance of GT cars. Also modified is the weight of the vehicle, which in the Huracán GT3’s case is 1,230 Kg (dry weight).

With rear-wheel drive, the Huracán GT3 is equipped with a Hör 6-speed sequential gearbox with three-disc racing clutch controlled by two paddles behind the steering wheel.

The brake system includes Brembo Racing discs. The front units are 380 mm in diameter and have 6-piston calipers, with 355 mm discs and 4-piston calipers at the rear. The brakes are also equipped with a supplementary cooling system for the discs and calipers. The Bosch Motorsport ABS system boasts ten positions that can be selected by the driver using a button on the steering wheel, and the same is true for the traction control adjustment, which can also be set over ten parameters to trigger the system according to road grip and degree of tire wear.

The price of the Huracán GT3 is 369,000 Euros, excluding taxes and delivery.

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The Lamborghini Huracan GT3 has proved to be among the best GT3 cars on the international race scene, even during this weekend’s 24 hour race in Spa. In one of the most challenging races worldwide, the two cars lined up by Grasser Racing Team were among the protagonists confirming the car’s incredible potential.

With the free practice sessions and qualifying dedicated to confirming the best possible setup, the car #63 piloted by factory driver Mirko Bortolotti, recovered from the back of the 57-car grid up to second position as the race entered its fourth hour. This happened in challenging conditions due to the heavy rain that affected the first two hours of the race.

The Huracan GT3 car #19 also achieved impressive results, with the other official Automobili Lamborghini Squadra Corse driver Fabio Babini lapping competitors ahead of him to rise through the field just outside the top ten after 180 minutes.

Two mistakes during the night unfortunately affected the overall result. Car #19 was forced to retire after hitting the barriers while dueling to achieve P10. Yet another crash at 3.15 AM, due to the fog at the end of the Kemmel straight, significantly affected the result for car #63 that was competing amongst the top five. Adrian Zaugg managed to reach the pit lane, where the mechanics managed to repair the car including replacing the radiator, but a crucial 24 laps were lost.

Bortolotti, Zaugg and Giovanni Venturini still managed to keep up the pace seen in the first part of the race, recovering eight positions before a failure of the oil cooling system that had been damaged in the earlier crash, caused overheating and forced retirement.

The two Lamborghini Huracan GT3s will be back on grid on the 19 and 20 September for the last round of the Blancpain Endurance Series at the German Nürburgring circuit.

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Automobili Lamborghini has presented the new Lamborghini Huracán GT3, in a world premiere at its headquarters in Sant’Agata Bolognese. The unveiling ceremony was carried out in the presence of media, customers and partners from around the world.

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-hours 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. Lamborghini is thus for the first time directly involved in GT motorsport activities with the in-house development of this new model,” declared Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini. “We are proud and delighted to announce the new partnership with PERTAMINA, which will further support our motorsport activities.”

“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 Alu-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 Kg 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 air flow 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 fastfittings and equipped with a new, enhanced-performing 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.

The new rear-wheel drive Huracán GT3 adopts the V10 direct injection engine mounted on the road car, managed by a Bosch Motorsport control unit that also manages traction control, gearbox and the TFT display on the dashboard. All wiring and connectors are designed specifically for racing. The engine is fixed on the chassis by rigid mountings and 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 (6 pot), and 355 x 32mm steel discs at the back (4 pot), according to FIA regulations, equipped with Bosch ABS. This 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. The car is equipped with a pneumatic lifting system.

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

Lamborghini’s newest raging bull race car has already made its track debut in development tests in recent months, under the supervision of Head of Motorsport 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. 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. 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, USA and Asia.”

Grasser Racing Team will line up two new Huracán GT3s in the 2015 Blancpain Endurance Series. The Austrian team – 2013 Blancpain Sprint Series Pro-Am Champion and third in the 2014 Pro Class – will field the two official test drivers of Lamborghini Squadra Corse: Fabio Babini (ITA) and Adrian Zaugg (RSA) now promoted to factory drivers, and the Italian Mirko Bortolotti who impressed in the 2014 Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo Europe.

Working alongside them will be three young talents from Lamborghini’s Young Drivers Program: Giovanni Venturini (ITA), Jeroen Mul (NED) and Andrew Palmer (USA). All three have been promoted to the Lamborghini Squadra Corse GT3 Junior Team. This new program features a step up from the Young Drivers Program, with the aim of selecting the best talents to be involved in testing sessions and GT3 racing.

The Italian Edoardo Piscopo and the Serbian Milos Pavlovic have also been promoted to official test drivers for Lamborghini Squadra Corse. Winners of both the 2014 PRO Class in the European Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo and the World Final, they will be in charge of the GT3 car’s development across the world.

THE 2015 BLANCPAIN ENDURANCE SERIES CALENDAR
11-12 April Monza, ITA
23-24 May Silverstone, GBR
19-20 June Paul Ricard, FRA
23-26 July Spa-Francorchamps (24 Ore), BEL
19-20 September Nürburgring, GER

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The new body made from composite material has been developed in collaboration with Dallara Engineering, founded by Gian Paolo Dallara, who has created a new aerodynamic shape based on the Huracan but optimizing air flow both around and into the car, complete with a massive rear wing and a lower front diffuser both of which are fully adjustable by the way.

Body panels are ‘fast-fitting’ on the new Lamborghini Huracan GT3 while inside we encounter a carbon seat together with an OMP fire extinguishing system. They even fitted a special hatch on the roof that allows access through the roof of the car in case of an accident.

The Huracan GT3 is a rear wheel drive only model with massive 380x34mm steel brake discs up front and 355x32mm discs at the rear with 6 and 4 pot calipers respectively add the Bosch ABS system that can be adjusted in 12 settings straight from the steering wheel and tires in 315/680 and 325/705 to the front and rear together with a pneumatic lifting system and you are talking about a real FIA GT3 race car.

Engine and Performance

The Huracán GT3 is powered by a naturally aspirated 5.2-liter V10 engine derived from the road-going Huracán. This engine has been tuned and optimized for racing, producing over 550 horsepower (the exact output may vary due to regulations). The engine is paired with a six-speed sequential gearbox with paddle shifters, ensuring lightning-fast gear changes and optimized performance on the racetrack.

Chassis and Aerodynamics

The GT3 version of the Huracán is built on an aluminum and carbon-fiber chassis, which is both lightweight and strong. The extensive use of carbon fiber and other lightweight materials help to reduce the car’s overall weight, which in turn improves handling and performance.

The aerodynamic package on the Huracán GT3 is designed to provide maximum downforce and grip on the racetrack. The aggressive front splitter, enlarged rear wing, and revised side skirts all contribute to improved stability and handling at high speeds.

Suspension and Braking

The Huracán GT3 features a race-tuned suspension system with adjustable dampers, giving drivers the ability to fine-tune the car’s handling characteristics. The car also boasts an advanced anti-roll bar system and adjustable ride height for further customization. The braking system consists of ventilated steel discs with six-piston calipers at the front and four-piston calipers at the rear, providing exceptional stopping power and fade resistance.

Interior and Safety

The interior of the Huracán GT3 is focused entirely on racing, with a stripped-down cabin to save weight. A racing bucket seat, six-point harness, and a full roll cage provide safety and support for the driver. The digital dashboard and steering wheel are packed with controls and switches to manage various vehicle systems, such as engine mapping, traction control, and ABS.

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Under the supervision of Giorgio Sanna, the two official Lamborghini Squadra Corse test drivers Adrian Zaugg and Fabio Babini, set up the new race car for the first time.

With the Huracán GT3, Lamborghini Squadra Corse has taken the next step towards development and production of a race car for one of the most demanding and prestigious international categories.

The Huracán GT3 marks Lamborghini’s first complete in-house production of a GT3 car, drawing on the support of Dallara Automobili that is also partner in the Huracán LP 620-2 Super Trofeo’s development.

Starting from the 2015 season, the Huracán GT3 will be among the protagonists of the Blancpain Endurance Series, which is anticipated to race at five venues in Europe including the famous 24hrs of Spa. In 2016 the new car from the House of the Raging Bull will also line up at the most important North American and Asian race meetings.

I’m pretty much satisfied with this first test of the new Huracán GT3. We still have plenty of work to do to be ready for the upcoming season, but performance and reliability feedback is encouraging. I have no doubt that this car will more than hold its own in international GT3 competitions,” commented Giorgio Sanna.

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But that doesn’t mean development hasn’t been initiated already, I’m sure Automobili Lamborghini SpA is already working on the Huracán Super Trofeo edition … and for the Blancpain GT Series I think renowned Reiter Engineering GmbH is taking a very close look into how they can create a GT3 version of this new ‘Baby Bull’.

Reiter Engineering, also known as ‘Home of the Racing Bull’ has been building Lamborghini based race cars since the year 2000, starting out with the amazing Diablo GTR they created the beautiful black GTR-S before developing the Murciélago R-GT that would later be succeeded by the Murciélago LP670-4 SV-R for LMS and GT1 racing … however their Gallardo GT3 edition became the best-selling race car with a power output over 600hp and reaching several pole positions at the most famous tracks out there … towards the end of 2013 a total of 100 Gallardo GT3 were built and sold to teams all over the world.

So when it comes to creating a GT3 race edition based on the new Lamborghini Huracán LP610-4 German based Reiter Engineering GmbH is the obvious choice … so how do you transform an exotic super car into a pure bred race car? A question Hans Reiter can answer to perfection … more power, better aerodynamics and weight reduction … while retaining the driving characteristics of the base car to create a true Racing Bull.

So for the Huracán the entire interior would have to be stripped, those luxurious seats will be replaced by a FIA specs racing seat with multi point harness to keep the driver firmly fixed in position, the amities like air conditioning and music installation will be removed too, as will most of the sound deadening material, most likely the original dashboard will be replaced by a lightweight carbon fiber unit while the original LCD could be kept, but would surely be reprogrammed to display other, more important information … no need for a navigation display in a GT3 race car right?

Full FIA specs roll-over cage would have to be installed too so the Reiter Huracán LP610-4 GT3-R complies to racing regulations, side windows will become plexi units with the usual sliding section to loose even more weight while the exterior rear view mirrors might be retained … the Gallardo GT3 still had the original mirror pods too on the doors by the way … or Reiter might install smaller, lighter units like we’ve seen on the Murcielago SV-R GT1 race car.

Naturally a complete suspension overhaul would be required to turn the factory original Huracán into a race car, the obligatory ‘lifting’ system will also require a spot on this new V10 racer while special wheels and tires are just another item Reiter Engineering GmbH will have to replace … most likely the standard carbon ceramic disk brakes will be modified into heavy duty racing units with special calipers to withstand the continues ‘hammering’ required during a race stint.

Riding height will be lowered for a GT3 specs car in addition to deeper side sills in carbon fiber and a massive front spoiler to increase stability … aided by a pair of canards on the side of the front bumper and larger intakes that lead air both into large outlets on the side of the front bumper and onto new vents cut into the top of the fenders … cooling air is a highly sought after commodity in a high power race car like a Reiter Huracán LP610-4 GT3-R, not only for brakes, radiators and engine … but also for the driver, so a roof mounted intake draws air into the cockpit and ducts on the front section of the side windows can be mounted too if required.

The Reiter Gallardo FL2 GT3 doesn’t require an air intake on the engine cover, so it is highly unlikely the Huracán would need one either … it might look impressive, but it also adds drag … hence lowers top speed … another item the Huracán GT3-R might ‘borrow’ from the Gallardo FL2 GT3 are those triangular air vents on the front hood, first seen on the Sesto Elemento they were added to the Gallardo FL2 GT3 car for additional ventilation … and they sure look great on the Huracán LP610-4 GT3-R too, so why not … form and function all in one.

A GT3 car jus needs a large rear wing to keep the car firmly ‘pressed down’ onto the track, so the Reiter Huracán LP610-4 GT3-R is no different … now this might be a dilemma … keep the tried and tested rear wing from the Gallardo FL2 GT3 and continue to develop it for use on the Huracán or go for a new, innovative design that will have to be perfected … the renders on this page show the large Gallardo styled rear wing, and I for one really like how it looks on the new Huracán too.

So will we be seeing a Reiter Huracán LP610-4 GT3-R for the 2015 season of the Blancpain GT Series? If Hans Reiter has anything to do with it the answer would be unanimously ‘YES’, all that is required is for one of the teams to ask for a race prepared Lamborghini Huracán … I’m sure the professional team at Reiter Engineering GmbH is perfectly able to take a factory fresh Huracán and transform it into a GT3 race … they have been doing exactly that for the last 14 years anyway, so they have lots of experience taking a super car and turning it into a race car.

Naturally we will all have to wait some more months before the first Lamborghini Huracán LP610-4 get delivered to customers, initially these will all be road going cars … but if you ask me I think Hans Reiter is keeping a close look on deliveries … so he can get his hands on one of them and put the team to work … creating yet another masterpiece: the Reiter Huracán LP610-4 GT3-R …

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