As told, Ferruccio Lamborghini had a less enthusiastic view in terms of motorsport. Chances are, compared to see how much money is w...
As told, Ferruccio Lamborghini had a less enthusiastic view in terms of motorsport. Chances are, compared to see how much money is wasted by Ferrari, Maserati, Lancia and Alfa Romeo to prove its superiority over the track circuit, he prefers to let the cars speak on the highway.
Some people tell me that he himself challenging riders who developed the Ferrari racing car on a highway at 250 GT Bolognese with his twin-cam that has been modified - and won. It is one of legend.
But that was then, and for a company like Lamborghini to be bound by a strange philosophy of the founder of the company, it was in vain. Sell racing engines for the consumer today has become a new source of income for the competitors Sant'Agata. Ranging from Aston Martin to Mercedes-AMG and McLaren, so many supercar manufacturers queuing for six-figure savings deplete the "gentleman racers" rich, for one season sportcar FIA GT racing internationally. And so ... if you do not join, then you will not get it.
Thus, the Lamborghini marked the 50th anniversary of her two years ago by launching its own racing department: Squadra Corse. Previously, there were few cars racing versions of the Diablo and Murcielago. Later, was also present for the racing version of the Gallardo Super Trofeo series in some parts of the world, and this year will also be present in the form of Huracan Super Trofeo.
But today the Squadra Corse recently spread its wings and really do something as their task: to design, manipulate and follow the "work" Lamborghini racer in the FIA GT racing internationally for the first time.
Huracan GT3 is a milestone for Lamborghini. And when you are asked to come and test the Lamborghini race car like this at the Adria circuit in northern Italy, you will receive it politely - and then hung up, and pinch yourself, and check out repeatedly that it was not an April Fool's joke.
The skin under
GT3 uses a hybrid chassis aluminum-carbon fiber similar to Huracan version of the highway. Likewise with the 5.2 liter V12 engine, with a slight difference, namely better cooling, and ECU Bosch racing components. The energy released is limited in the range engine 500 hp through a barrier that effectively air supply varies limit how much power will be generated by relying on penalty "balance of performance" deemed appropriate by the leader of the race (race directors).
Because of it, as the devices are more aggressive aerodynamics, the Lamborghini test driver said that the car Super Trofeo Cup Huracan actually slightly faster than the GT3 in a straight line, above 190 kph. Not only that, they also quickly added, also faster in average circuit in Europe.
Turning to the engine and the wheels, the similarity of Huracan GT3 version of the highway on the wane. Replace the automatic transmission 7-speed double clutch and four-wheel drive system that exist in the production version, the GT3 uses a 6-speed sequential transmission of short berasio that drives the rear wheels. The suspension is lightweight and aerodynamic owned Huracan has also been overhauled again by racing modification specialists from Italy, Dallara. Bodikit extra wide use of carbon-fiber composites. And although it has been crammed by rollcage FIA standards, the total weight of the car is 200 kg lighter than the standard Huracan.
Raining when Lamborghini launched the car to the media. Puddles begin to form in some parts of the circuit and also in the pit lane cold. But equipped with tires for a wet track and the bright green color of the affiliate team Lamborghini, Grasser Racing Team, Huracan seemed so ready to step down to pave.
Inside the cabin, every detail made very functional, as well as exterior. Bucket seat models do not get the regulatory function, attached securely, but the pedals and the steering wheel can be adjusted as needed, allowing every driver with different body sizes can be comfortable behind the wheel. Most of the components belonging to Huracan version of the highway has been released - including the instrument panel. This panel was replaced digital screen that displays speed, gear position and the gear shift indicator, and the most important controls placed at your fingertips on the steering wheel itself. There is a paddle shift lever short and fat behind the steering wheel and in the front there is a button starter and some levers to the settings in the middle of the race of the anti-lock brake system and traction control.
Yes, that's right traction control. For those who have been accustomed to, would have wanted a Lamborghini race car that comes without any assistance to the driver. However, in the pit lane rain-washed, I can ensure that the examiners who first try to be more calm while getting any help that can be obtained.
Furthermore, various class driver can not be separated in order to drive this car. This is a racing machine for consumers to be able to meet the desires of riders from beginner to racer that has the ability GT class professional racers. This car must be quick and on the other hand are also relatively easy to drive quickly. And this car like it.
On the track circuit
Benign driving experience is the last thing expected of a car that has power, mechanical grip and the compression force of the car. It also seemed to be asking too much of the racing department that still has little experience. However, even though it looks so sharp, surprisingly GT3 is a car that is friendly to drive. This car feels honest, balanced and communicative - not emotional and scary as imagined.
This car is also so great and fun, of course. The sound of its V10 engine growl unfiltered, can sink a small group of Huracan street version. And the sound was so beautiful ranging from low rpm up to its upper limit.
So light control than you might imagine, the steering is very precise and smooth in your hand and the brake pedal so powerful and progressive. Even using rain tires on a wet track, so high levels of grip and feel the stronger when you increase the speed. The car is stable and safe with the tires cold, but the faster you run, the harder the work the tires and control become more agile.
My experience testing a few cars ready to race is limited to a few large-engined road car like Ariel, Caterham, Radical and Ginetta - and finally I can get into the cabin Huracan, and feel throughout the five rounds convincingly. It is very remarkable if you can imagine. This is a race car that I want to feel the first time 24-hour endurance race, if I had the money as much as US $ 414,000 to buy this car. And if Lamborghini pair traction control similar to the version of the hardcore streets, remove the four wheel drive system without the need to re-think. This system really sensational, offering 10 positions you can freely vary to deliver power to the rear wheel axle.
Huracan GT3 will compete in the Blancpain Endurance Series this year. The color scheme of the body, making it easy to know the car while in the grid, to fight with Bentley, McLaren, Audi and Ferrari. When I get off at Monza, Italy, is able to prevent Ferrari 458 won all the titles and able to withstand the other 458 are outside the podium.
If you think that the defeat of old rivals Ferrucio can make this old man agreed to all his efforts. He obviously will not fail to be amazed when driving this car.
