Ciprian Florea wrote:Based on the road-going Huracan that arrived in 2014, the GT3 comes with all the goodies specific to an endurance race car, including an aggressive body kit, a stripped interior and a curb weight of only 2,731 pounds.
Lamborghini released the official details on the new Huracan GT3, which was unveiled at the company’s headquarters in Sant’Agata Bolognese.
Exterior:
Visually, the Huracan GT3 is downright menacing. Made from composite materials, including carbon fiber, the body has been developed in collaboration with Dallara Engineering for the best possible airflow penetration and maximum traction. Compared to the road-going Huracan, the GT3 is basically all-new, with only the roof section, and the headlamp and taillight assemblies remaining unaltered. The front bumper has been fully redesigned, now incorporating a single, center-mounted air dam, a new splitter and side canards. The vented front bonnet is also new and the front fenders feature louvers similar to those of the Huracan Super Trofeo’s.
Massive side skirts show up from under the doors, while the rear fenders showcase massive intakes for improved cooling. The rear is by far the sexiest section of the Huracan GT3. While the taillights and the grille below retained their production layout, the apron is entirely different, now housing a massive diffuser and center-mounted exhaust tips. The internals showing through the cut out apron and the meaty tires give the GT3 a distinct personality, even for a Blancpain racer. The louvered hood and the adjustable rear wing contribute to its purposed appearance, an image a lot of drivers will despise throughout the racing season.
Lastly, the GT3 is wrapped in a gorgeous green livery similar to the Miura’s classic Lime Green. The Italian tricolore flag adorns the sides and the lower front bumper, while various brands add their own colors, mostly grey, white and yellow to the wedge-shaped body.
Interior:
Although Lambo has yet to publish photos of the GT3’s interior, preliminary details suggest the cockpit comes in a no-nonsense, track-ready configuration that focuses on driver comfort and safety.
The Alu-Carbon chassis, which provides additional stiffness and lightness, comes with a fully integrated, FIA-compliant roll-cage. No surprises here. A new multifunction steering wheel engineered in cooperation with OMP Racing enables the driver to operate the braking and traction-control systems, among many other functions, while a revised TFT display provides all the vital information about the GT3.
A carbon-frame seat, equipped with safety belts also provided by OMP, provides the utmost lateral support in twisty stuff. The adjustable pedals provide enhanced comfort during those long endurance stints. Added safety features include an OMP fire extinguishing system and an innovative roof hatch that enables quick assistance by medical personnel in the event of a crash. Fingers crossed this system won’t be used anytime soon.
Drivetrain:
Motivating the Huracan GT3 around the track is the same 5.2-liter, V-10 engine offered in the road car, but it is now fixed on the chassis by rigid mountings. Additionally, the mill is managed by a Bosch Motorsport control unit that also governs the sequential six-speed gearbox, traction control, as well as the TFT displaying all the vital data on the dashboard. A three-disc racing clutch replaces the standard unit, while all wiring and connectors are designed specifically for endurance racing.
There’s no word on output and performance figures, but expect the V-10 to generate less than the road car’s 610 horsepower. An output of around 500 ponies is more likely given the FIA’s regulations for the Blancpain Endurance Series. The Huracan GT3 should find it easy to sprint from 0 to 60 mph in around three seconds on its way to a top speed of around 200 mph.
Suspension And Brakes:
Besides getting the mandatory rear-wheel-drive configuration for the Blancpain Endurance Championship, the Huracan GT3 is also equipped with a host of race-bred chassis components, including retuned suspension braking systems. The latter consists of 15-inch steel discs up front and 14-inch steel discs in the back, backed by six- and four-piston calipers, respectively, and equipped with Bosch ABS. The system features 12 different settings, which can be activated using the multifunction steering wheel. The Huracan GT3 comes with a pneumatic lifting system too.
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