Lamborghini SC63

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Lamborghini SC63
2024 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps Lamborghini Iron Lynx Lamborghini SC63 No.63 (DSC02437).jpg
The No. 63 SC63 being driven at the 2024 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps
Category Le Mans Daytona h
Constructor Lamborghini (Ligier)
Designer(s) Mitja Borkert (Head of Design) [1]
Jin-ho Seo (Exterior Designer) [2]
Rouven Mohr (Chief Technical Officer, Lamborghini) [3]
Predecessor Lamborghini Countach QVX
Technical specifications
Chassis LMP2-based [4] carbon-fibre monocoque
Suspension (front) Pushrods, KW dampers and torsion springs with power steering
Suspension (rear) Pushrods, KW shock absorbers and torsion springs
Length5,100 mm (200.8 in)
Height1,170 mm (46.1 in)
Wheelbase 3,148 mm (123.9 in)
Engine Lamborghini Squadra Corse 3.8  L (231.9  cu in) [1] [2] 90° V8 twin-turbocharged, DOHC mid-engine, longitudinally-mounted
Electric motor Rear-mounted 50 kW (68 PS; 67 hp) spec MGU supplied by Bosch
Transmission Xtrac P1359 7-speed sequential semi-automatic [1]
Power500 kW (680 PS; 671 hp)
Weight1,030 kg (2,271 lb)
Fuel TotalEnergies (WEC)
VP Racing Fuels (IMSA)
Lubricants Pertamina Fastron
Brakes Brembo carbon 380/355mm with Brembo Monobloc 6-piston calipers
Tyres Michelin slicks with Ronal one-piece forged alloys, 29/71-18 front and 34/71-18 rear [5]
Competition history
Competition FIA World Endurance Championship, IMSA SportsCar Championship
Notable entrants
Notable drivers
Debut 2024 Qatar 1812 km
Last event 2025 24 Hours of Daytona
RacesWins Podiums Poles F/Laps
120000

The Lamborghini SC63 is an LMDh sports prototype racing car designed by Lamborghini and built by Ligier to compete in the Hypercar and GTP (Grand Touring Prototype) classes in the FIA World Endurance Championship and IMSA SportsCar Championship, respectively.

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Background

On 17 May 2022, Lamborghini formally announced an entry into both the World Endurance Championship and the IMSA SportsCar Championship starting from the 2024 season, using a car designed to the LMDh regulations. [10] One month later, during the 2022 Le Mans press conference, it was confirmed that Lamborghini would work with Ligier as their chassis supplier, making Lamborghini the first manufacturer in the LMDh ruleset to select Ligier as their partner. [11]

Further details about the prototype emerged in September 2022, with Lamborghini announcing that it will be utilizing a hybrid powertrain, consisting of an 90° V8 twin-turbo internal combustion engine and standardized hybrid drivetrain components provided by Williams Advanced Engineering, Bosch and Xtrac, for maximum possible combined output of 671 hp (500 KW). [12] In November 2022 it was announced that Iron Lynx would be responsible for running the factory effort in both the WEC and IMSA. [13]

The partnership would begin with factory-supported GT3 programs in the 2023 IMSA SportsCar Championship and the 2023 GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup, which would expand into dual efforts in the 2024 FIA World Endurance Championship and the 2024 IMSA SportsCar Championship. [13] Lamborghini's Head of Motorsport, Giorgio Sanna, said that the manufacturer would be aiming to run a single car in the 2024 editions of the WEC and IMSA, with a double-entry planned for the 2024 24 Hours of Le Mans, [13] [14]

The car was revealed on 13 July 2023, the first day of the 2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed. [15] In interviews post the launch of the car, Sanna stated that Iron Lynx would remain the sole operator of the SC63 during its 4-year life cycle which ends in 2027. He also commented that it was uncertain whether or not the car would debut at the 2024 24 Hours of Daytona. [16]

The SC63 completed its first shakedown at Vallelunga Circuit in early August 2023. It was followed by the car's first full test Imola on 10 and 11 August 2023. Driving duties for the test were split between Mirko Bortolotti, Andrea Caldarelli and Daniil Kvyat, covering over 1500 km. There were a number of notable modifications as compared to the demo-spec of the car at Goodwood, with a more squarish cockpit, flaps on the roof before the air intake and new elements on the rear wing. [17]

Racing results

Complete IMSA SportsCar Championship results

(key) Races in bold indicates pole position. Races in italics indicates fastest lap.

YearEntrantsClassDriversNo.123456789Pts.Pos.
2024 Lamborghini – Iron Lynx GTP DAY SEB LBH LGA DET WGL ELK IMS ATL 98611th
Flag of Italy.svg Matteo Cairoli 63711815
Flag of Italy.svg Andrea Caldarelli 711815
Flag of France.svg Romain Grosjean 7815
Source: [18]

Complete FIA World Endurance Championship results

(key) Races in bold indicates pole position. Races in italics indicates fastest lap.

YearEntrantsClassDriversNo.12345678PointsPos
2024 Lamborghini Iron Lynx Hypercar QAT IMO SPA LMN SAP COA FUJ BHR 118th
Flag of Italy.svg Mirko Bortolotti 631312Ret101714RetRet
Flag of Russia.svg Daniil Kvyat 1312Ret101714RetRet
Flag of Italy.svg Edoardo Mortara 1312101714RetRet
Flag of Italy.svg Andrea Caldarelli Ret

Note: The Lamborghini Iron Lynx competed in the 2024 24 Hours of Le Mans with two cars. The other car, numbered #19, finished 13th and was driven by Matteo Cairoli, Andrea Caldarelli and Romain Grosjean. This is the same car and driver line-up that competed in the IMSA SportsCar Championship that year.

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