New pics of the Murci R-GT at Monza this weekend!

[TT]

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Now we need somebody with a vid!!!!

[stradale]

Nice!!

But why was it parked there? Did it break down? I hope not...

[altezza]

thanks for the pics! :D

[TT]

Nice!!

But why was it parked there? Did it break down? I hope not...

No idea.. but that's not the normal place to park that car.. so I guess yes, there was some kind of problem...

[novass]

:shock: :shock: :shock: i need one of those! great pics TT

[draak666]

From the looks of it, I think the diffuser fell off. :D Awesome car nonetheless.

[TT]

Dang you're right.. I didn't nitice that :) so maybe it spinned into a sand trap? That place can be right before the "Lesmos"

[Mircea]

Thanks for the pics, TT. Hope to see it soon in action. From what I read, it should be a competitive car.

[Mircea]

OK, guys, this is what I find out:

MURCIÉLAGO R-GT ON TRACK

Racer out at Monza but engine problem calls early halt

The Murciélago R-GT race car debuted at Monza yesterday. The car ran in competitive conditions for the first time in Friday's two 90-minute FIA GT practice sessions, and again in Saturday's 45-minute qualifying session before retiring with engine trouble.

"The practice and qualifying sessions have afforded us an excellent opportunity to put the car through its paces ," said Lamborghini's Marketing Manager Manfred Fitzgerald. "The testing programme undertaken over the last three weeks at Vallelunga and A1-Ring circuits has proven the car's handling abilities. At Monza we have had the opportunity to demonstrate the R-GT's reliability as well as improve further on its agility, although the nature of Monza, as a high-speed circuit, has shown that our focus must now be placed on gaining top end speed .

"The lack of speed seen in practice was as a result of an engine problem that is difficult to rectify trackside and, although we changed the engine overnight on Friday, to continue further would simply cause further unnecessary engine damage."

The Murciélago R-GT will be raced by customers in FIA GT and ACO-governed series, commencing in 2004.

[stracing]

what an awesome machinery. it more like a stealth bomber than anything else

[a007apl]

Thanks

[jinmin803]

That's one mean looking mutha f*cka!! so i guess that thing that looks like a rake is the diffuser... thought something was strange...

[themailman34]

Look at how the to the ground that car is!!! It looks awesome by the way

[stradale]

so i guess that thing that looks like a rake is the diffuser... thought something was strange...

Maybe it's some styling clue to point out Lambo's agricultural heritage. J/K :wink:

It's there for a reason, I understand. It still looks like shit though...

[a007apl]

http://www.kldconcept.com/murcirgt/murcirgt1910%20(4).jpg
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[oscargarza88]

its the best racer!
but the gear shift knob sux

[f0racer]

Menacing looking car, great pics of the car in action and parked.

[SFDMALEX]

Love the car, but Lambo will have to do their homework well if they want to be anywere close to the Listers 550's or 575s.


As much as love this car I doubt that it will be very competative.

[Johns]

HOLY FUCK!! that drop is low :shock:

[twboy1999]

damn so low

but the body look plastic

[PATo355]

mmmm , i think it looks damn ugly ... but im sure it goes fast fast fast .


Is this like an answer to ferrari challenge ?

[TT]

No, to Ferrari 575 GTC :D

[stradale]

mmmm , i think it looks damn ugly ... but im sure it goes fast fast fast .

Well, not yet at least. Speed was their biggest problem at Monza. They came up 20 km/h short on the competition.

[Mircea]

I'm sure that they will solve the problem. After all, it's Lamborghini.

[a007apl]

It is the FIRST race of R-GT, i believe if later the Murcy will have better results 8) .
Ps.: In offshore Lamborghinis enguines its the BEST!

[stradale]

I have no doubt about that either. I wasn't trying to put Lambo down or anything. I'm a huge Lambo fan.

I hope the factory has sufficient funds to develop the car and make it competitive. Ferruccio never wanted it this way, but I'd like to see Lamborghini win races.

[draak666]

i believe if later the Murcy will have better results 8) .
The Murcy??? :shock: That doesn't sound cool... :D

[BADMIHAI]

Thanks for the images! The quality is low, but it's still something!

[a007apl]

I HUNT (http://www.viciracing.com)

[chest3r]

Black, with no publicity, the car is Amazing!!!! :shock:

[a007apl]

Lambo: We need speed

Lamborghini made their official return to professional motor racing at Monza on Friday when Reiter Engineering unveiled the Murcielago R-GT to the FIA GT championship. Le Mans winners Tom Kristensen and Dindo Capello have been given the task of debuting the car.

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The beautiful sounding black machine rolled out of the garages on Friday morning to the attention of a large number of photographers and admirers, but by the end of first practice, the speed of the Murcielago R-GT was a long way from matching its beauty.

With tops speeds being clocked at over 20kmh down on the front running Ferraris, Saleens and Listers, the Murcielago ended the sessions down in 18th position, over 6 seconds adrift of the leading Viper of Force One Racing.

"The program began over a year ago due to demand," said marketing director Fitzgerald, "but Audi and Volkwagon only gave the green light in late July so we haven't had a lot of time to develop the car. We have had a few problems, such as speed, but the reliability is there and I just wish that we could give these great drivers a better car."

Four-time Le Mans winner Kristensen and Capello, winner of his first classic last year, also said that the car lacked top speed.

"We tested the car at Vallelunga first but had many problems but then we went to Zeltweg and completed 500km," said Capello, "so the reliability is better but we are definitely lacking top speed."

Kristensen agreed: "It was my first time in the car this morning and I like it," he said. "The engine needs to be improved, the acceleration could be better and the tope speed, but it is very good through the corners but becomes unstable on the kerbs.

"The GT championship is very strong, very competitive, but I think that this car could be quick next year."

Watch the FIA GT Race LIVE on Eurosport TV from 11:20 CET on Sunday where you'll be able to catch a glimpse of the all-new Lambroghini Murcielago.

[a007apl]

Monza Proves Murciélago R-GT Potential

The Murciélago R-GT concluded its Monza debut following the morning qualifying session. The car ran in competitive conditions for the first time in yesterday's two 90-minute FIA GT practice sessions, and again today in the 45-minute qualifying session.

The three outings have provided development team Reiter Engineering, and drivers Rinaldo Capello and Tom Kristensen, with the opportunity to further test the car on the fast straights offered by the Monza circuit.

"The practice and qualifying sessions have afforded us an excellent opportunity to put the car through its paces," said Lamborghini's Marketing Manager Manfred Fitzgerald. "The testing programme undertaken over the last three weeks at Vallelunga and A1-Ring circuits has proven the car's handling abilities. At Monza we have had the opportunity to demonstrate the R-GT's reliability as well as improve further on its agility, although the nature of Monza, as a high-speed circuit, has shown that our focus must now be placed on gaining top end speed.

"The lack of speed seen in practice was as a result of an engine problem that is difficult to rectify trackside and, although we changed the engine overnight on Friday, to continue further would simply cause further unnecessary engine damage. In this respect, it is right that we conclude our weekend at this point although, of course, it is disappointing that we cannot compete tomorrow. We have already identified the areas that require work and we will address these on the team's return to Reiter Engineering.

"We have gained extremely valuable data from this weekend at Monza, which was our objective in coming to this fast circuit. The opportunity to attend, provided by the FIA, allowed us to obtain the team and driver feedback we are looking for at this stage of the development programme. It was especially useful to have both Capello and Kristensen in the car over two days."

The Murciélago R-GT will be raced by customers in FIA GT and ACO-governed series, commencing 2004. The car, together with a team support programme, has been designed to provide an exciting, but affordable, customer racing package.

[stradale]

I'm not sure this customer driven programme will work though. Great for the customers, but I'm afraid it might not be enough to win from the professionally run teams of Ferrari's, Listers, Vipers, Saleens and Corvettes. I hope Lamborghini takes those doubts away soon though.

[Mircea]

Check out this link (very interesting site):

http://gto-racing.nexenservices.com/gtworld_LamborghiniMurcielagoRGT.htm

[cho_888]

Very very nice site! heaps of great pics on their good to see it for different angles

[a007apl]

KLD have(made) R-GT VIDEO (http://www.kldconcept.com/video.php?file=Murcielago_R-GT_video_www.kldconcept.com.zip) :D

[tekwar]

what an amazing car !! thats how they should make the lambo look like....
its so freaking low, i dont think my pinky could fit in that gap. The rear wing looks perfect on that car. Are they selling a road going version? cause if they are not, they should, imagine seeing that thing in your rear view mirror, piss my pants. They should paint it though, the body looks like some cheap plastic :P

[a007apl]

Yes, Lamborghini work in GT street version, Roadster and the 40TH anniversary.

[a007apl]

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