Lamborghini has confirmed it will debut the replacement for its long-serving Huracán GT3 EVO race car, in the form of the Temerario GT3. Set to race without its road-going hybrid powertrain, it will debut in July next year.
In an exclusive international roundtable, Exhaust Notes Australia sat down with Lamborghini chairman and CEO Stephan Winkelmann to discuss all-things motorsport strategy, and the brand’s vision for its newest race car.
Set to run as a pure internal combustion engine vehicle, with a 4.0-litre twin turbo V8 engine, consistent with GT3 regulations, the Temerario GT3 represents a clean-sheet for the Italian car maker.
Marking a significant departure from the Huracán-based GT3 cars the brand has raced since 2015, according to Winkelmann, this is not merely an update — it’s an entirely new development from the ground up.
Designed to compete at the highest level of GT3 racing for years to come, he said the new chassis, re-engineered aerodynamics and updated powertrain package have been built with modularity and adaptability in mind.
“We are bringing all the best possibilities, not only for next season, but for future seasons to be updated and remain competitive,” he explained, saying it was a key factor in modern GT racing, where regulations and performance balancing (BoP) are constantly evolving.
Despite hybrid technology becoming commonplace in Lamborghini’s road cars, Winkelmann emphasised that there is no push to expand GT3 regulations to include hybrid systems. He cited cost control and class balance as key reasons GT3 remains ICE-only.
“Motorsport is about cost and therefore we don’t see any movement in terms of opening the class. It would be much more expensive [and] the GT3 is not designed for this.”
This stance aligns Lamborghini with other manufacturers currently maintaining ICE powertrains in GT3, including Ferrari with its 296 (which also runs hybrid technology in the road car version).
Lamborghini’s popular Super Trofeo one-make series will also benefit from the new platform with confirmation that a future Temerario car for that series will share the same engine and many components as the GT3 racer.
“We are using the same drivetrain – meaning engine and many components will be the same between the Super Trofeo and the GT3.”
The Super Trofeo version will feature different aerodynamic characteristics and a setup to suit its unique racing format, but core mechanical similarities will help streamline development and servicing across customer teams.
When asked about the possibility of a GT4 race car, Winkelmann declined to provide details, suggesting that while GT3 and Super Trofeo remain priorities, the more affordable ‘gentleman racer’ series is not currently on the agenda or ready to be publicly disclosed.
Unveiled at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, the Temerario GT3 boasts a longer wheelbase compared to the Huracán EVO, introducing new engineering challenges. The Lamborghini CEO was quick to downplay concerns about dynamics though.
He noted that careful calibration of weight distribution and suspension geometry ensures the new car remains razor-sharp on track. “We think that there is no negative impact on handling,” he said.
Lamborghini’s GT3 racing program will remain customer-focused, but Winkelmann confirmed that selected teams will receive strong factory backing, particularly as they transition to the new platform.
“We will accommodate all the teams. Our motorsport department already has a list of teams that want to be first adopters,” he said, hinting at a step-by-step rollout starting in mid-2026.
More than a model update, it’s a reset of Lamborghini’s GT racing identity. From its new design to its commitment to internal combustion and customer racing, the Temerario GT3 represents Lamborghini’s vision for the future of endurance motorsport.
“We are ready to bring the next generation to the track,” Winkelmann concluded.
Stay tuned to Exhaust Notes Australia for more information on the Lamborghini Temerario GT3 as its July 2026 debut approaches.
