Just as its road-going sibling was making an impactful debut in Malaysia, Lamborghini has launched the new Temerario GT3 while reaffirming its commitment to international motorsports. The very first Temerario derived race car is set to compete in GT racing series’ around the world, setting a new standard for the Raging Bull’s competition cars as the first of its kind to be designed, developed and built fully at the marque’s factory in Sant’Agata Bolognese factory, Italy. Race-oriented engineering has been integrated into Lamborghini’s latest supercar since its earliest design stages, as its conception had a motorsport variant in mind from the very outset.
This innovative approach has resulted in the Temerario’s aluminum spaceframe chassis being specifically adapted & modified to meet current GT3 racing structural and serviceability requirements. Its engine is the same L411 4-liter V8 twin-turbo engine as the production Temerario, specifically re-engineered in the forced induction area with turbocharging components redesigned to comply with GT3 regulations while delivering peak race performance.
Stephan Winkelmann, Lamborghini Chairman and CEO said, “The Temerario GT3 is the first racing derivative of the Temerario project, further emphasizing Lamborghini’s strong commitment to motorsport as a key tool for promoting our brand. Following the sporting and commercial success of the Huracán GT3 project, with which we won 96 championships and sold over 200 units, we have always envisioned racing derivatives from the very inception of the Temerario project. The Temerario GT3 will set a benchmark for its competitors, just as the road-going Temerario has.”
Drawing on Lamborghini Squadra Corse’s experience with the Huracán GT3 which has scored 96 GT3 titles in global competitions throughout the past decade, all of the Temerario GT3’s aspects have been carefully optimized for competition while retaining the production car’s essence. Chief Technical Officer Rouven Mohr added, “The Temerario GT3 has been designed with the end user in mind. Everything has been considered, from the efficiency of the aerodynamics to the power curve to the way in which the team is able to operate the car. The car operates in a slightly different area of the performance windows, that are used to balance the cars of different configuration, compared to its predecessor. We are confident that it will be competitive in terms of lap time, while also rewarding to drive in a wide range of conditions, including at night and in the rain. The development team has worked hard to ensure the car has a wide operating window, and that the teams are better able to work on it.”
Beginning with the chassis, the Temerario’s aluminum spaceframe has been adapted for racing with extensive lightweighting measures, and a simplified frame enabling the front and rear subframes to be rapidly removed & reattached during trackside operations. Squadra Corse specially developed the removable rear subframe to ideally mount the engine and new transmission, while removing the hybrid system & all unnecessary brackets and components not present in the GT3 version. A roll cage fully compliant with FIA GT3 safety regulations has been integrated into the aluminum frame’s central section, for driver protection in the event of any unfortunate incidents.
Made from fiber carbon composite material for minimal weight, the Temerario GT3’s bodywork was collaboratively developed by Squadra Corse’s aerodynamics team & Lamborghini Centro Stile. The goal here was to maintain the Temerario’s distinctive design style while adapting it for new aerodynamic engine and brake cooling requirements, while also ensuring optimum aero balance of downforce and drag performance targets.
In particular, the aerodynamics have been optimized to enhance braking stability & reduce unwanted shifts in balance during cornering. Removing the engine’s hybrid unit has increased performance demand on the turbochargers, requiring greater airflow to maintain their temperature control. With this cooling efficiency being of paramount importance, airflow has been improved to the redesigned front radiators.
With unexpected pit repairs always being a possibility during race weekends when everyone is fighting for championship glory, the bodywork has also been engineered for quick disassembly and reassembly to cut down any time spent while stationary. Both front & rear ends are constructed in a single piece. The front bonnet, engine cover and rear diffuser can also be rapidly removed and reattached; even the front lights are attached via a quick connector system.
Just four panels make up the complete underfloor, these being the 2 forward sections, central panel & the powerful rear diffuser. If need be, the entire center section can even be changed out while the car is up on its air jacks in the pit-lane. In a further effort to minimize pit stop times, an updated refuelling system increases flow rate into the tank, which has also been redesigned to house a new fuel sensor providing more accurate readings to the team.
With hybrid systems not permitted by current international GT3 regulations, Lamborghini’s engineers have redeveloped the production-derived twin-turbo V8 engine with a new turbocharger and compressor unit. Its power delivery is also different, peaking at around 550 hp subject to balance of performance restrictions.
As Lamborghini’s R&D engineers had developed the road car’s powertrain architecture with potential motorsport integration right from the outset, this has enabled state-of-the-art engineering solutions including the flat-plane crankshaft with a 180-degree angle between its crankpins. Typical among racing engines, its even firing orders optimize fluid dynamic behavior over a cross-plane crankshaft, while producing a uniquely engaging, mechanically raw sound especially at higher revs. Titanium conrods reduce rotating weight masses to enhance throttle response, while boasting excellent material strength properties.
A redesigned airbox meets the intake airflow requirements of the Temerario GT3’s smaller turbochargers, while Capristo supplies its custom exhaust system. Complete engine recalibration enables it to deliver maximum performance across a broader rev range, driving the rear wheels via a new 6-speed sequential transverse gearbox.
Compared to the outgoing Huracán GT3, the new model features a longer wheelbase & wider front and rear tracks for improved cornering stability. New 6-way adjustable dampers from KW are attached directly to the chassis via mounting plates, with quick change capabilities enabling fast basic setup alterations to save time during practice sessions. There is also a custom hydraulic steering rack designed for optimal suspension geometry and maximum performance with tyres from all current leading manufacturers, ensuring that the Temerario GT3 remains competitive across all worldwide GT3 championships.
Lamborghini factory drivers Marco Mapelli and Andrea Caldarelli have been instrumental in engineering its driver cabin experience, providing fundamental insights to refine the control layout, ergonomics and usability during highly competitive driving. Updated electronics improve the driver experience, while state-of-the-art hardware integration has enabled the development of dedicated software directly customized by Lamborghini for optimal vehicle control. There is new cockpit switchgear, and instruments with updated graphics & a more extensive data logger. Lamborghini has also redesigned the steering wheel to customized specifications based on feedback from its factory and customer team drivers alike.
Having made a glorious dynamic debut at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, The Temerario GT3’s development will continue throughout 2025, aiming to meet the performance expectations of Lamborghini’s GT3 customer teams who require an increasingly refined and raceable product to remain competitive. This testing phase is scheduled to conclude just as the 2026 season begins, when the new race car will debut at selected events including a planned maiden outing at the Sebring 12 Hours in March. Even during the transition phase, Lamborghini will remain committed to providing technical support for all customer teams currently still racing with the Huracán GT3.
