Is This Bull Set for the Winner's Circle?
The FIA GT series is a prime example of how international manufacturers can flex their muscle when it comes to absolute performance. With entries from Porsche, Panoz and a wide variety of other carmakers previous involved, it seems only natural that seasoned veteran Lamborghini is to unveil a new GT supercar for the series.
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| With the Diablo long gone, it's time for the Murciélago to try and fill its FIA GT series shoes. (Photo: Lamborghini) |
In its past form, the Diablo GT-R swept the competition with its immense V12 engine and lightweight design. However, since the Diablo is no longer with us, it's high time for the replacement Murciélago to step up to bat, carrying on in the Diablo's extremely wide racing footprint.
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| The R-GT has been specially designed to comply with the FIA and the American Le Mans Series' strict regulations. (Photo: Lamborghini) |
Developed from the very capable Murciélago road car, the R-GT has been designed to comply with the FIA and the American Le Mans Series' (ALMS) strict regulations. However, in order to meet the criterion of both sanctioned events, a certain number of homologation cars must be produced. Much like the Porsche 911 GT3-RS, Mercedes-Benz CLK-GTR, BMW M3 GT-R (V8), this particular evolution of the Murciélago will be available for purchase by race teams as well as privateers - at a price, of course, reflected their special, purpose-built, extremely limited in production.