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callen · 10-16-2003, 12:36 AM

Lamborghini -

At the 2003 IAA Frankfurt Motor Show, Lamborghini unveiled the Murciélago R-GT, a new race car derived from its acclaimed super sports car, the Lamborghini Murciélago....the R-GT is equipped with a Lamborghini air restricted 6 litre V12 engine, developing a highly competitive power output. The drive train, converted from the Murciélago permanent 4WD to RWD, as per the FIA/ACO regulations, will sport a sequential gearbox. The total weight will be contained within the relevant class specification of 1100 kg....
The Murciélago R-GT will be eligible for entry in national and international race events such as the European FIA GT Championship and the American Le Mans Series, competing in the GT category of these two major championships. Vehicles for customers will be available by 2004 at a selling price below 500.000 Euro.

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Jabba your next lambo? :shock:

Jabba · 10-16-2003, 04:50 AM

I am torn between so many cars / ideas right now that I change my mind almost daily...

stracing · 10-16-2003, 05:42 AM

Originally Posted by Jabba

I am torn between so many cars / ideas right now that I change my mind almost daily...

now i see why money brings so much trouble

1zippo1 · 10-17-2003, 12:22 PM

is this beast really street legal? When the grond clearance is this low, it's totally undrivable on the road

stracing · 10-17-2003, 12:50 PM

i 'think' TT told me they were going to make a road version of this

themailman34 · 10-17-2003, 02:34 PM

if they make a road version of that Lambo, i'll be first in line to buy one!!!

Now I must start saving up my pennies

Wonder how many pennies I'd need to pay for that car

alondahan · 10-17-2003, 04:49 PM

I think it's very unlikely they will make a road version of this.

stradale · 10-17-2003, 05:50 PM

I disagree. The racing version of the Diablo (GTR) has been sold as a street version (GT) as well. Then the Diablo also had an SV version and the SE30, which were more hardcore than the 'standard' Diablo. Besides, I think there's demand for a limited series of a hardcore Murcielago IMO.

a007apl · 10-17-2003, 06:51 PM

Hey Guys, check the Gallery, i add more 2 pics

(I dont have more much space :cry: )

DR.GONZO · 10-18-2003, 12:06 AM

GAWD DAMMM! SO SICK!

crazidude · 10-18-2003, 03:18 PM

I've seen several pictures of this car already, but in that lighting it makes it look even better.

dis3as3d · 10-18-2003, 10:48 PM

So sexy in black.... ohhhhh I think im going to

a007apl · 10-19-2003, 03:05 PM

18 October 2003…/ 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 proved 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 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 customer support programme, has been designed to provide an exciting, but affordable, customer racing package.”

TT · 10-19-2003, 03:08 PM

Dang, there was some coverage on Eurosport for the ETCC and the FIA GT in Monzo.. but watched only the ETCC then forgot

maybe the showed it!!! I have to see if they will show again during the week...

a007apl · 10-19-2003, 03:09 PM

Well as with any new race car progress can be slow, frustrating, and expensive. The new Lambo R-GT is running well but hampered by a few gremlins at it first race debut. Here are a few articles for your reading pleasure . . .

"Eagerly awaited, the Lamborghini Murcielago R-GT racer, first unveiled at last month's Frankfurt Motor Show, hit the track today at Monza in the two free practice sessions available to the FIA GT series runners before qualifying proper takes place tomorrow.
By entering the R-GT, Reiter Engineering is also making its return to the Championship, after an absence of nearly two years. The German team, led by Hans Reiter, last took part in the final round of the 2001 season, finishing 5th with Peter Kox and Oliver Gavin. The team is now running the Lamborghini Murciélago R-GT for the first time, experienced Audi-contracted Sportscar drivers Rinaldo Capello and, five times Le Mans 24 Hour winner, Tom Kristensen at the wheel.

Looking every inch a purposeful, aggressive racer, the dark coloured car, devoid of any sponsors, ran a total of 34 laps as test driver Rinaldo Capello got to grips with the car around the high speed Monza track. The driver's reported excellent handling from the Murcielago R-GT but were hampered by a lack of top end speed on Monza's sweepingly fast straights and curves.

In the first free practice, Capello managed a best of 1:51.030, 18th fastest, 6.3 seconds away from the fastest time set by the 22 BMS SCuderia Italia Ferrari, while the second, slightly faster session, saw him improve to a 1:50.889, again 18th fastest, 6.505 seconds off the fastest time set by the Force One Chrysler Viper.

Manfred Fitzgerald: "The idea behind this programme goes back to a year ago, due to customer demand for a car based on the Murciélago which could compete in the FIA GT Championship. The company gave thought to this matter, and got the approval to go ahead in late July. We will be racing for the first time seven weeks after starting the development time. This race is part of our development process, and although we don't expect much in terms of results, it is important to see whether the development is in the right direction. We have already identified some problem areas such as the top speed. But the car is reliable and everything is going to plan."

Rinaldo Capello: "The car is very new; we only started testing two weeks ago in Vallelunga, when we had some big problems. We finally managed to run nearly 500 km at Zeltweg. The top speed is our main problem, but Monza is a good opportunity to test and develop the car for next year."

Tom Kristensen: "Dindo has done the whole testing programme, so he will do qualifying. But it will be difficult to aim for pole - maybe if it's raining. I drove the car for the first time today, and we need more top speed and acceleration. Apart from that, the car is good round the corners. But this is a good opportunity to compare ourselves to the rest of the competition, as it is difficult when running alone. It is certain that the FIA GT is very competitive and strong. We need to work on the car and see for next year."

Many of of us have been waiting to see a Lambo race competively for a long time and well . . . these things happen. See below . . .

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 proved 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 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.”