Lamborghini’s new LMDh race automobile being developed to compete on the high stage of endurance racing beginning in 2024 not too long ago started testing on the racetrack, with Italy’s Imola serving as the primary cease.

The race automobile is referred to as the SC63, and was proven for the primary time in July in the course of the 2023 Goodwood Pageant of Velocity within the U.Okay. The SC signifies Lamborghini’s Squadra Corse racing division, whereas the quantity 63 represents the yr of Lamborghini’s founding.

An preliminary shakedown happened at Italy’s Vallelunga racetrack initially of August and the primary take a look at happened this week at Imola. Additional assessments are deliberate for Paul Ricard and Spa-Francorchamps all through the remainder of August.

The primary take a look at lasted two days, with former Method 1 driver Daniil Kvyat, along with Lamborghini Squadra Corse drivers Andrea Caldarelli and Mirko Bortolotti taking turns behind the wheel. Lamborghini has additionally signed one other ex-F1 driver, Romain Grosjean, for its LMDh driver lineup. Further drivers can be named later in 2023.

2024 Lamborghini SC63 LMDh race automobile testing at Imola – Aug. 2023

Lamborghini plans to discipline an SC63 within the premier courses of each the IMSA SportsCar Championship and FIA World Endurance Championship, referred to as GTP and Hypercar respectively. The courses are additionally open to rival LMH vehicles, like Ferrari’s Le Mans-winning 499P, with stability of efficiency guidelines used to make sure a fair enjoying discipline.

Lamborghini has partnered with Italian racing staff Iron Lynx for its LMDh program, and can compete as Lamborghini Iron Lynx.

All LMDh race vehicles characteristic a hybrid powertrain utilizing a management Xtrac transmission, battery, and motor-generator unit to assist preserve a lid on prices. Constructors are free to decide on the internal-combustion part of the powertrain, with Lamborghini choosing a twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter V-8 developed in-house particularly for the LMDh program.

Constructors can even select the gear ratios for the transmission and the quantity of slip of the differential. Lamborghini stated it targeted on the calibrations for these models within the first take a look at, together with calibrations for the velocity limiter and traction management.

2024 Lamborghini SC63 LMDh race automobile

2024 Lamborghini SC63 LMDh race automobile

Consistent with LMDh rules, the vehicles can generate a most output of 670 hp. The vehicles should even have a minimal weight of two,270 kilos, with out the gasoline and driver.

Constructors additionally want to make use of a management chassis just like a present LMP2 chassis, sourced from one in every of 4 suppliers: Dallara, Ligier, Multimatic, and Oreca. Lamborghini selected a chassis from Ligier. As Lamborghini was the primary constructor to go for the chassis, it was capable of work with Ligier on finalizing the specification. For instance, it influenced the design of the push-rod entrance suspension, the general weight distribution, and the benefit with which sure key components may be repaired, the automaker stated.

The primary race for the SC63 would be the 2024 24 Hours of Daytona subsequent January, which is the race that serves because the opening spherical of the SportsCar Championship. Additionally becoming a member of the fray in 2024 can be France’s Alpine with its A424 LMDh race automobile.