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Lamborghini has announced a new GT3
motorsport program and this long-term
agreement will commence with a new car for
the 2013 and 2014 seasons: the Gallardo GT3
FL2, developed by Reiter Engineering in
cooperation with
its
new R&D motorsport department. |
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Lamborghini has announced a new GT3 motorsport program
and this long-term agreement will commence with a new
car for the 2013 and 2014 seasons: the Gallardo GT3 FL2,
developed by Reiter Engineering in cooperation with
its new R&D motorsport department.
Based on the new Gallardo MY2013, a focus of the new GT3
FL2’s development is on long-distance performance and
includes ‘24-hour’ brakes, improved engine cooling and
reduced fuel consumption. The car features a highly
efficient aero kit, a new front splitter, a rear carbon
diffuser based on that developed for the Super Trofeo
and an overall improved power to weight performance,
with the GT3 FL2’s weight reduced by 25kg over the
previous Gallardo GT3.
The Lamborghini Gallardo GT3 FL2 by Reiter has already
proven exceptionally low running costs, setting a
benchmark with only € 9/km to € 12/km parts rebuild
costs. The GT3 FL2 is priced at € 320,000 euro plus
taxes.
Although German-based Reiter Engineering has
successfully developed its own Lamborghini GT cars since
2000, securing 199 victories and 350 podium positions
within GT championships since 2007, this is the first
time a GT3 contender will be co-developed in direct
collaboration with Lamborghini.
“We are delighted to announce a minimum five-year
agreement with Reiter Engineering as our exclusive
development and supply partner for Lamborghini GT3 cars,
based on Reiter’s strong engineering skills, passion for
and understanding of the Lamborghini brand and, of
course, obvious racing success,” said Stephan
Winkelmann, President and CEO of Lamborghini. “We are
committed to supporting racing in Europe and Asia in
2013 with expansion into the USA in 2014: GT3 racing,
together with our highly successful mono marque
Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo series in Europe,
Asia and this year the USA, are a clear fit with the
Lamborghini brand, where we take the prowess of our
super sports cars from the road to the track.”
First confirmed deliveries of the new Lamborghini
Gallardo GT3 FL2 to teams in Europe and Asia will
commence in March 2013, participating in series
including the Blancpain Endurance Series, the Asia Le
Mans Series and the Italian GT3 Championship.
An expanded in-house motorsport team within
Lamborghini’s R&D department will oversee the GT3 race
programme, under the guise of Lamborghini Squadra Corse:
a department dedicated to motorsport including GT3, the
Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo series, and a
customer driving program.
From 2013, Lamborghini Squadra Corse will provide
driving experiences. A new series of ‘Esperienza’ events
provide enthusiasts and prospects with opportunity for a
first test-drive and to experience the world of
Lamborghini. The Lamborghini Academies, on both track
and ice, provide driver training and the initial steps
towards racing. The Lamborghini Super Trofeo series
provides first race experience for young and gentleman
drivers, with the Lamborghini GT3 for more experienced
racers wanting to compete with the marque worldwide.
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