Since 2015, Lamborghini has carved out a fearsome reputation on the global GT3 scene with its V10-powered Huracán GT3, racking up 96 titles and 191 race victories, including back-to-back wins at iconic venues like Daytona, Sebring, and most recently, a breakthrough triumph at the 24 Hours of Spa. That success didn’t just happen by accident. It came from rigirous development, deep motorsport integration, and a factory-backed support network under Lamborghini Squadra Corse.
Now, Lamborghini has launched its next act. This is the Temerario GT3, and it is the Italian marque’s first-ever race car based around the new twin-turbo V8 road car. As anticipated, it ditches the hybrid system of the road car to comply with GT3 regulations. But more importantly, this is Lamborghini’s first GT3 car that has been designed, developed, and built in-house from the ground up, in Sant’Agata Bolognese. No outside suppliers. No compromises. Just pure motorsport intent from day one.
Temerario GT3: Born a Racer, Not Made Into One
Unlike its predecessor, the Temerario platform wasn’t meant to be adopted for motorsport later in the product lifecycle, but was born with racing in its DNA from the onset. Lamborghini’s engineers and designers worked in sync from the very beginning, strategically integrating motorsport elements into the base road car.
In the case of the Temerario GT3, the aluminum spaceframe chassis has been completely reworked. Gone are the hybrid support brackets and front electric motors, and in their place, a modular, simplified structure built for quick repair and race-ready access. A fully FIA-compliant roll cage is also integrated straight into the center section, while the removable rear subframe, a Squadra Corse special, will allow race teams to service the engine and transmission in a hurry.
Lamborghini Temerario GT3 Engine & Performance
While the road-going Temerario’s 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 has been carried over into the GT3, it has undergone some pretty extensive modifications for endurance racing and compeition. It retains the flat-plane crankshaft for even firing intervals and, paired with titanium conrods, reduces reciprocating mass under high G-loads.
To meet GT3 regulations, Lamborghini swapped out the production turbos for a set of smaller, faster-spooling units, complete with a redesigned compressor system. That required a new airbox, a reengineered intake system, and optimized heat shielding to protect critical engine components from rising under-hood temps.
With the hybrid system gone, cooling demands on the combustion side have risen sharply and Lamborghini has responded by revamping airflow across the car: The front radiator geometry was redesigned for higher cooling efficiency, bodywork venting was tuned to manage airflow across the engine bay and brake ducts and thermal loads on the turbochargers are now managed through increased airflow routing and an upgraded lubrication system.
Power maybe down from the road-going car’s 907 horsepower to around 550 horsepower (depending on Balance of Performance regulations that is), but the engine has been recalibrated for a broader, flatter torque curve, which is ideal for long stints and varied grip conditions. The V8 is mated to a new six-speed transverse sequential gearbox, designed to endure abuse while at the same time, offering rapid clutchless shifts. A bespoke Capristo exhaust should ensure, that the V8 sounds every bit as good as it performs.
Purpose-Built for Track Domination
The carbon-fiber bodywork, co-developed by Squadra Corse and Lamborghini Centro Stile, preserves the Temerario’s general silhouette, but adds serious motorsport functionality and hardware: massive ducting, a high-efficiency cooling package, and an aerodynamic profile that balances high downforce with low drag.
Underneath, new 6-way KW dampers, borrowed from Lamborghini’s SC63 LMDh hypercar sit on a longer wheelbase and wider track. The suspension mounts ditch bonded carbon inserts in favor of metallic plates, simplifying repairs and setup changes. Steering is via a custom hydraulic rack, ensure sharp handling and predictable behavior in all conditions: dry, wet, or pitch-black and Ronal AG 18-inch wheels wrap around competition-spec rubber.
At speed, every component has a job, from the swan-neck rear wing (which we first saw in the teaser last month) and multi-part rear diffuser to the split-floor four-piece design that allows for mid-race replacement on air jacks. The rear diffuser, hood, and lights are all quick-release, shaving off precious seconds in case of damage under racing conditions. Even the refueling system has been overhauled. The flow rate is higher, and a new fuel level sensor gives pit crews more accurate data during strategy calls, which is crucial in 12- and 24-hour races.
Inside, Lamborghini Factory drivers Marco Mapelli and Andrea Caldarelli had a direct input in shaping the sporty yet purposeful cockpit. The result is a new steering wheel, upgraded switchgear, and fully integrated race software suite tailored by Lamborghini’s engineers for precise telemetry, predictive diagnostics, and real-time feedback.
Countdown to Competition
The Temerario GT3 will begin its development testing in 2025, before making its full racing debut at the 12 Hours of Sebring in 2026, besides participating in a series of selected events next season. Set to battle it out against the likes of Ferrari, Porsche, and Aston Martin in what’s shaping up to be the fiercest GT3 field in years.
Built to be competitive across all major GT3 platforms and tire suppliers, the Temerario GT3 will soon replace the long-serving Huracán GT3. But until that happens, Lamborghini has confirmed full technical support for existing Huracán GT3 customer teams during this transition phase.
Source: Lamborghini