- Lamborghini Temerario GT3 removes hybrid system to meet GT3 race rules.
- Retains 4.0L twin-turbo V8, optimised for endurance racing.
- Design and platform were developed with racing conversion in mind.
Lamborghini is pulling back the curtain on how its latest hybrid supercar evolves into a full-blown race machine, and the transformation is more than skin deep.
The new Temerario GT3, which recently made its debut at the 12 Hours of Sebring, is derived from the road-going Temerario but reworked to meet FIA GT3 regulations.
That means one major change: the hybrid system is gone.
Same heart, different mission
On the road, the Temerario pairs a twin-turbo V8 with three electric motors to produce a combined 677kW.
For GT3 duty, however, Lamborghini strips out the electrification entirely. The race car retains the 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 but runs as a pure combustion setup, tuned for durability and consistency under Balance of Performance rules.
It’s a reminder that while hybrid tech dominates road cars, endurance racing still demands a different kind of reliability and simplicity.
Designed for both worlds from day one
According to Lamborghini’s design team, that dual-purpose thinking was baked in from the start.
“When we started designing the Temerario, we wanted to create a car full of visual adrenaline,” said design director Mitja Borkert. “The Temerario GT3 is a proud result of the collaboration between the Squadra Corse racing department and Centro Stile.”
The road car’s sharp lines, low stance and aerodynamic surfaces were all conceived with future racing applications in mind, making the transition to GT3 more evolution than reinvention.
Built to be worked hard
Where the differences really show is in the details.
The GT3 version swaps out road-focused refinement for motorsport practicality. Lightweight composite body panels, quick-release front and rear sections, and modular underbody components are all designed for rapid repairs during race weekends.
Inside, the contrast is even clearer. The production Temerario balances performance with comfort, while the GT3 adopts a stripped-out, FIA-compliant cockpit focused entirely on driver control and endurance.
Yet Lamborghini insists both cars share the same core identity. As Borkert puts it: “Emotion, functionality, and uncompromising performance have always been — and will always be — woven into every Lamborghini.”
In other words, whether it’s powered by electrons or not, the goal remains the same: turning raw performance into something you can feel, on the road or flat-out on track.
