Lamborghini has released a behind-the-scenes video detailing the development of the Temerario GT3, its first competition car to be designed, developed and built entirely in-house. Set to debut at the 2026 12 Hours of Sebring, the car builds on the extensive experience gained in the Huracán GT3 program.
Unlike Lamborghini’s early racing projects, which relied on external technical partners, the Temerario GT3 was conceived alongside the roadgoing Temerario, sharing core architecture but excluding the hybrid system. This parallel development enabled engineers to integrate road car R&D with motorsport-specific engineering from day one.
“With Temerario GT3, we have reached full technical maturity in motorsport,” said chief technical officer Rouven Mohr. “For the first time, the car was designed, developed and engineered entirely in-house from day one. The integration between road car R&D and racing engineering allowed us to create a highly sophisticated and efficient platform that represents the third generation of Lamborghini GT3 cars.”
The engineers behind the road car’s twin-turbo V8 engine were involved in calibrating the race version, which delivers strong torque with high drivability.
“Temerario GT3 was conceived with motorsport in mind from the earliest stages,” said Gianluca Silvestrini, Temerario GT3 project manager. “The chassis architecture, the packaging of the powertrain and the serviceability solutions were engineered specifically to meet the demands of endurance racing and customer teams. Our objective was not only pure performance, but also operational efficiency and ease of intervention during race weekends.”
Testing began in the summer of 2025, and the car immediately demonstrated strong fundamentals. Over 15,000km were completed across multiple circuits without significant reliability concerns, reinforcing confidence ahead of its competitive debut this year.
“With the Huracán we built experience and technical confidence,” explained Marco Mapelli, Lamborghini factory driver and test driver since 2017. “When a race car has a solid base, you feel it straight away. From the first tests, the Temerario GT3 showed strong reliability and very clear sensitivity to setup changes. One of our key targets was drivability. The Huracán was extremely competitive but not always easy at the limit. With the Temerario, we focused on making the car more accessible, especially for gentleman drivers, while keeping performance at the highest level. The new twin-turbo V8 delivers strong torque and offers very interesting characteristics, even if we say goodbye to the iconic sound of the naturally aspirated V10.”
Lamborghini has also established a dedicated assembly area at Sant’Agata Bolognese for its race cars, separate from road production. Five modular assembly bays can be configured for GT3 or Super Trofeo vehicles, ensuring full control over quality standards. Only the initial V8 engine assembly is shared with the road car production line before race-specific modifications are applied.
Customer integration has been central to the project. Early teams have participated in alignment sessions at circuits such as Misano, enabling engineers, mechanics and drivers to familiarize themselves with the car’s systems and operational philosophy before competition.
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