In a thrilling development for motorsports fans around the world, Lamborghini has officially unveiled its next-generation GT3 race car — the all-new Lamborghini Temerario GT3. This marks the end of a glorious chapter as the Italian automaker retires its immensely successful Huracán GT3, which dominated global racing circuits for over a decade.

But make no mistake — the story is far from over. With the Temerario GT3, Lamborghini is turning the page to a new era of competitive GT3 racing, combining cutting-edge engineering, smarter aerodynamics, and a commitment to empowering customer racing teams. Let’s dive into what makes this car such a big deal in the racing world.

A New Beginning After a Legendary Chapter

For more than 10 years, the Lamborghini Huracán GT3 has been a staple in international racing. It competed in various formats, including endurance, sprint, and Lamborghini’s own Super Trofeo one-make series. Now, Lamborghini’s racing division, Squadra Corse, is shifting gears and putting its full energy behind the new Temerario GT3, which will be the brand’s weapon of choice in the GT3 category.

Notably, even though the Temerario GT3 is a major investment and innovation for Lamborghini, the company has confirmed it will not field a factory team in any series. Instead, Lamborghini is committed to supporting customer racing teams — a move they believe is critical to the health and sustainability of GT3 racing.

“Customer teams are essential to GT3,” explained Rouven Mohr, Lamborghini’s Chief Technical Officer. “It will die without customer teams. Too many factory teams will drive up costs and push them out.”

Designed 100% In-House by Squadra Corse

The Temerario GT3 is the first Lamborghini race car entirely developed, engineered, tested, and built in-house by Squadra Corse, Lamborghini’s motorsports division. Built on the same production line as the upcoming Temerario road car, the race version is still based on the production model as required by GT3 regulations.

But here’s the interesting twist: while the race car is based on the road car, the road car was also heavily influenced by racing requirements. For example, the aluminum space frame of the Temerario GT3 is 20% stiffer than what would normally be required for a street car. This added rigidity is vital to withstand the brutal demands of motorsport.

No Hybrid System, Pure Racing Focus

In an age where hybrids are taking over the streets, the Temerario GT3 boldly goes the opposite direction. Despite the road-going Temerario being a hybrid, the race version is not. That’s because GT3 racing regulations do not allow hybrid systems. So, Lamborghini stripped it down: no electric motors, no battery, no all-wheel drive.

Instead, the Temerario GT3 runs a rear-wheel-drive layout and replaces the dual-clutch transmission with a 6-speed sequential gearbox designed purely for racing. It’s paddle-shifted and now includes the starter and alternator directly mounted to the gearbox — a smart design choice for simplicity and weight savings.

Tuned for Balance, Reliability, and Simplicity

Under the hood, the Temerario GT3 has a twin-turbo V8 engine, but it’s significantly detuned compared to its road counterpart. While the street version makes around 789 horsepower, the GT3 race car makes just 550 horsepower — a figure adjusted by the Balance of Performance (BoP) rules that aim to keep the playing field level across all manufacturers.

Interestingly, Lamborghini even replaced the turbochargers with smaller units, fine-tuned for a flatter torque curve and better drivability on track. Despite the lower output, Mohr says reliability is no concern — in fact, it’s a strength. The redline is dropped to just over 8,000 RPM, compared to 10,000 in the road car, meaning the engine is under less stress and built for endurance.

Race-Ready Steering and Suspension

One of the biggest upgrades from the street car to the race car is the switch to hydraulic power steering. According to Mohr, this provides better feedback and precision, which racing drivers depend on. The system is powered by an electric motor, offering efficiency without compromising feel.

The suspension also gets a significant boost. While GT3 rules restrict changes to geometry, Lamborghini took full advantage of what is allowed and installed six-way adjustable KW dampers — the same ones used in the SC63 prototype racing in top-tier endurance series. Expect a street version of this tech to show up in future track-focused versions of the road car.

Thoughtful Design for Easier Repairs and Racing Upgrades

Because the Temerario road and race cars were developed side-by-side, Lamborghini was able to design features that specifically benefit race teams. For example, the front and rear subframe mounts are engineered for quick removal and replacement, minimizing time in the garage after accidents or during maintenance.

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The interior was designed to fit a full roll cage, which comes pre-installed in the race version. And since there’s no hybrid system in the GT3 car, Lamborghini never installed the hybrid mounting brackets, saving teams from having to strip them out.

Even the body panels are engineered for easy removal, and feature quick-disconnect lighting and aerodynamic panels that can be removed while the car is on its built-in air jacks — a common feature in race cars, but now made standard from the factory.

More Downforce, Less Drag — A Huge Aero Upgrade

Aerodynamics play a massive role in GT racing, and Lamborghini has learned from its past experiences with the Huracán GT3. The Temerario GT3 boasts superior aerodynamic efficiency, meaning it generates more downforce while producing less drag than its predecessor.

This wasn’t by accident. The team made sure that the road car itself was more aerodynamic, which helped the race version comply with strict GT3 bodywork rules. All vents, scoops, and cooling ducts were carefully integrated early in the design process to balance airflow and cooling efficiency. This also allowed Lamborghini to easily include extra lighting for endurance night racing.

A Smarter Engine for the Modern GT3 Era

One of the biggest limitations of the old Huracán GT3 was its naturally aspirated V10 engine, which made adapting to BoP changes more difficult. The switch to turbocharging in the Temerario GT3 allows teams to adjust performance more easily using electronic tuning, rather than having to develop new mechanical restrictors.

Rouven Mohr believes that this change, combined with the improved aero and chassis upgrades, will make the Temerario GT3 a much more competitive car in the hands of customer teams.

When Will We See It on the Track?

While anticipation is high, fans will have to wait a little longer before the Temerario GT3 makes its racing debut. Lamborghini is planning to field the car for the first time at the 12 Hours of Sebring in March of next year (2026) — one of the most prestigious endurance races on the calendar.

Until then, teams will be preparing, testing, and getting familiar with what is arguably the most advanced customer racing machine Lamborghini has ever produced.

Final Thoughts

The Lamborghini Temerario GT3 isn’t just another race car — it represents a new philosophy. With its deep integration of road and race development, focus on customer team accessibility, and smart, performance-first engineering, the Temerario GT3 is designed to redefine Lamborghini’s presence in global GT racing.

As the motorsport world watches closely, one thing is clear: Lamborghini isn’t just chasing trophies — it’s building a platform for the next generation of competitive customer racing. And that, perhaps, is even more powerful than a checkered flag.

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