Murciélago R-Gt

[KLD]

look in the web Page

http://www.pistonheads.com/doc.asp?c=117&i=7296

http://www.auto-motor-sport.de/d/44444

[TexasF355F1]

Looks pretty clean, but that spoiler has bot be shrunken down.

[KLD]

[jtrader]

looks super but i wanna see test of 0-60 in how much
and second of all 1100kg with sequential gearshift, incredible

[raven1822]

"For this test and race programme, the car will be driven by professional drivers Peter Kox and Oliver Gavin. "

This is kind of strange, the car will be tested by a factory Corvette Driver and a Prodrive Ferrari driver. It is just so ironic.

Second, why are they aiming for the GT class and not the GTS class. I see Lambo wanting to race against the Saleens, 550's, and Corvettes C5-R more than Porsche GT3's and the 360 Modena's????

[raven1822]

Originally Posted by TexasF355F1

Looks pretty clean, but that spoiler has bot be shrunken down.

That spoiler is huge but when compared to the other Lemans cars it is the norm. What they really need to do is to trim it down a bit, put the normal 6.2L V12 back in there. Tune it a bit and let it loose on the streets. Then they will have some firepower.

I am sure that we will see a higher spec version of the Murcielage within two years, but they need to hurry. As we all know there are a lot of competitior on the verge of release many with over 600bhp. MB SLR, Carrera GT, Enzo, MB's SL65, not to mention the smaller more expensive makers, Pagani, Koenigsegg, Buggatti, etc.

[jtrader]

do you know how many bhp has and also if is double turbo?

[KLD]

[Raging Bull]

wow, im lovin the looks of this!! need to get online with my own pc so i can save some images!!

[Pringles]

So this is a race-only model right? This is precisely the car I've been patiently waiting for Lamborghini to release! I hope there is a street version. 1100KG WOW!!!!

[spare_me_a_murci]

no one knows more about it yet???

.. all I know is that is has 1100 kg and has been converted to RWD!

[KLD]

Lamborghini back on the racetrack: the Murciélago R-GT
Alison Hill, 9/09/03





Today at the IAA Frankfurt Motor Show, Lamborghini unveiled the Murciélago R-GT, a new race car derived from its acclaimed super sports car, the Lamborghini Murciélago.


The Murciélago R-GT, developed jointly with renowned race engineering company Reiter Engineering in Germany, and parent company Audi’s sports division Audi Sport, will offer Lamborghini clients a highly competitive car with which to participate in global professional motorsport.


Built to the specification of FIA and ACO regulations, the R-GT will be equipped with a Lamborghini air restricted 6 litre V12 engine, developing a highly competitive power output. The drive train, converted from the Murciélago permanent 4WD to RWD, as per the FIA/ACO regulations, will sport a sequential gearbox. The total weight will be contained within the relevant class specification of 1100 kg.


The Murciélago R-GT has been developed by the ‘House of the raging bull’, as a result of increasing customer demand for a high-specification Lamborghini race car at a competitive price. The R-GT will be supported by the Lamborghini Customer Sports Programme that takes care not only of race car sales but will also offer trackside assistance.


The Murciélago R-GT will be eligible for entry in national and international race events such as the European FIA GT Championship and the American

Le Mans Series, competing in the GT category of these two major championships. Vehicles for customers will be available by 2004 at a selling price below 500.000 Euro.


Following the official launch at the Frankfurt Motor Show, Reiter Engineering will undertake a test and development programme, entering a Murciélago R-GT in the FIA GT races at Estoril, 5 October and at Monza on October 19, 2003. Reiter Engineering plans to shakedown the first car in late September and undertake a test session prior to the Estoril race weekend. For this test and race programme, the car will be driven by professional drivers Peter Kox and Oliver Gavin.



Dr. Werner Mischke, Chairman and President of Automobili Lamborghini, says of the Murciélago launch, “There is already substantial demand for the Murciélago R-GT, from motorsport teams and drivers alike: we anticipate this new race car becoming one of the special attractions in GT motorsport. The presence of this new racing Lamborghini at international sports car events will be a perfect opportunity to showcase the competitive and performance advantages of the Murciélago.”

[spare_me_a_murci]

I've already read that... but thanks anyway!

[spare_me_a_murci]

... what I'd really like to know is what was changed apart from what we see from the exterior, like what was changed in the engine and how they achieved 550 kg less than the 1650kg Murci!!

[Pringles]

Stripped-out interior, lots and lots of carbon-fiber and plastic glass. I doubt they have done much to the engine apart from competition exhaust system and fuel injection tweaks.

A road version has to come out soon!!!