Lamborghini Squadra Corse launched its first hybrid endurance racing prototype, the SC63, at 2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed.
The bodywork has been designed by Lamborghini's Centro Stile design department, in conjunction with the race design team. It features very clear brand styling cues throughout the car, including the iconic y-shaped lights at the front and rear.
The SC63, which will begin testing within weeks, is set to compete in the Hypercar class of the 2024 FIA World Endurance Championship, including the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and in the GTP class of the IMSA WeatherTech Sports Car Championship Endurance Cup, comprising classic races such as the 24 Hours of Daytona and 12 Hours of Sebring.
The Lamborghini SC63 features an all-new 3.8-liter twin turbo V8 engine that has been developed by Lamborghini engineers specifically for the racing program
Power from the engine and the hybrid system, which is standard across the LMDh-category cars, is limited by regulation to 500kW (680 CV). The Power Unit is managed by a Bosch electronic control unit
The LMDh rule set specifies a standard gearbox, battery and motor generator unit (MGU), which helps to contain the development costs for the prototype.
Another key aspect of development is the braking system, which must deliver the highest level of performance and reliability in all conditions.
The bellhousing, which fills the gap between the rear of the engine and the front of the gearbox, positively affects torsional stiffness, and has been designed to house the electric engine.
Although the gearbox is standard across all LMDh cars, there is still freedom to customise it to a brand's requirements including the selection of the gear ratios and the slip of the mechanical differential.