Lamborghini Lamborghini LMDh prototype car will fit a V8 twin-turbo hybrid engine

The internal combustion V8 twin-turbo is the first racing engine fully developed by Squadra Corse

Sant’Agata Bolognese, 19 September 2022 – Lamborghini Squadra Corse has unveiled the first technical specifications of its LMDh project for its upcoming venture into the Hypercar class of the FIA World Endurance Championship and the GTP class of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.

In accordance with the LMDh regulations as issued by the Automobile Club de l'Ouest (ACO), the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) and the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), the car will feature a hybrid power unit consisting of an internal combustion engine and an Energy Recovery System with a combined output of max 500 kw (681 hp). Alongside the single source ERS kit, Lamborghini has elected to use an 8-cylinder, 90-degree V-angle twin-turbo internal combustion engine developed by company’s motorsport department, Squadra Corse.

With Automobili Lamborghini embarking on a future of hybridisation in its road car production, the LMDh represents a specific energy/performance project based on the experiences of the upcoming generations of its sports cars, fully aligning with the Cor Tauri company strategy. Squadra Corse, therefore, by making the step into a motorsport landscape driven by hybrid propulsion and is the perfect fit with Lamborghini’s transition to hybrid technologies.

Major ERS components included in the LMDh homologated standard Kit cover several areas, with the electric motor (MGU) developed by Bosch Motorsport. Power Management and energy storage is supplied by Williams Advanced Engineering while the seven-speed P1359 hybrid gearbox is developed by Xtrac.

The car, which will make its competitive debut in 2024 in both the IMSA Endurance Cup and the FIA World Endurance Championship, can produce a top speed of 340 km/h and weighs 1030kg without fuel and driver as per the regulations. As for the car’s dimensions, it will have a maximum width of 2,000mm, and a length of 5,100mm. The wheelbase will be 3,148mm with an engine weight of 180kg minimum.

The base car (spine) is engineered together with Ligier Automotive and carbon fiber elements are produced in Italy by HP Composites, Squadra Corse long-term partner in GT3 and Super Trofeo platforms. The decision to team up with Ligier Automotive enables Lamborghini Squadra Corse to enter the top class of endurance racing with an established chassis provider. Additionally, the competent and flexible structure of Ligier Automotive (with specific touch points between Squadra Corse) made the partnership a logical choice for the LMDh project.

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[A.P.]

Woah! Feel like that engine will make its way to Huracan replacement.

 

[Sunny]

Lamborghini has elected to use an 8-cylinder, 90-degree V-angle twin-turbo internal combustion engine developed by company’s motorsport department, Squadra Corse.

Squandra, my ass!
Good chances, like with Porsche's LMDH car, it is based ubiquitous VAG V8 TT. Further, good chance the whole project is probably the now defunct Audi LMDH project dusted off.

 

[BMW4ever]

Squandra, my ass!
Good chances, like with Porsche's LMDH car, it is based ubiquitous VAG V8 TT. Further, good chance the whole project is probably the now defunct Audi LMDH project dusted off.

VAG's Squandered V8.

 

[Tourbillon]

Woah! Feel like that engine will make its way to Huracan replacement.

A previous article stated the 10K rpm limit.


MOTORTREND: The very latest on the V10 replacement engine, and it's NUTS!

Quote>"Yes, the Italian company is finally embracing turbochargers and hybrid technology, but in its own special way. The car will employ a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V-8 similar to the Urus engine, but as in the Aventador replacement it'll be paired to an axial-flux "pancake" electric motor sandwiched between the engine and transmission.

Here's where it gets crazy: The turbochargers won't kick on until 7,000 rpm. Until then, the powertrain will function like a naturally aspirated V-8 with electric assist. From 7,000 rpm to the 10,000-rpm redline, the turbos will join the party for maximum top-end power. Our sources are mum on whether the car will retain mechanical all-wheel drive or employ electric motors on the front axle."

Etc.

Oh my Lord that's radically different to anything! Forza Lamborghini!

No More V-10 For the Coming Lamborghini Huracán Replacement

The Huracán replacement will employ a hybrid twin-turbo V-8 as it charges into the future.

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[Tourbillon]

Squandra, my ass!
Good chances, like with Porsche's LMDH car, it is based ubiquitous VAG V8 TT. Further, good chance the whole project is probably the now defunct Audi LMDH project dusted off.

I can't say for the racer. But absolutely NOT for the Lamborghini Huracan's replacement. With Bugatti gone Lamborghini are the next in line to take the vacant position at VAG.

 

[Tourbillon]

VAG's Squandered V8.

As stated about racer, but the production car will have NOTHING to do with any standard VAG unit.

 

[CrunchSlaughtered]

I can't say for the racer. But absolutely NOT for the Lamborghini Huracan's replacement. With Bugatti gone Lamborghini are the next in line to take the vacant position at VAG.

Bugatti is still in the VAG's hands.

 

[Tourbillon]

Bugatti is still in the VAG's hands.

How?

 

[CrunchSlaughtered]

How?

Bugatti is owned by Bugatti Rimac d.o.o., which in its turn is onwned 45% by Porsche and 55% by Rimac Group, but Porsche also holds 22% of Rimac group which equals to 45%+22% out of 55%=57%
So Porsche holds 57% of Bugatti and VAG holds Porsche.

 

[Tourbillon]

Bugatti is owned by Bugatti Rimac d.o.o., which in its turn is onwned 45% by Porsche and 55% by Rimac Group, but Porsche also holds 22% of Rimac group which equals to 45%+22% out of 55%=57%
So Porsche holds 57% of Bugatti and VAG holds Porsche.

Quote>"VAG holds Porsche."

No?

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Quote>"Porsche Automobil Holding SE is a holding company owning 53.3% of Volkswagen, the world leading car manufacturer (passenger cars and utility vehicles) under Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT, SKODA, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Porsche, Ducati, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Scania and MAN."

Porsche SE does.

Also Mate Rimac is the boss of Bugatti. He overturned both Porsche and Volkswagen when they wanted the Bugatti Chiron replacement to be full EV.

It's all "on paper" anyway. And there's a huge difference between power and control. Volkswagen could no longer take Bugatti forwards and gave the shares to Porsche who then brokered the deal.

So to wit, Mate Rimac is the CEO, HE is in control and the Porsche influence is on the "supervisory board" for Bugatti-Rimac and Lutz and Oliver and they themselves describe their own roles as strategic partners.

Anyway getting back to my point the perception is by the public that Rimac own Bugatti. They are gone. Deal done finished.

VAG can focus on Lamborghini and they will, they are getting floated too.

X2 new completely engines is proof, they are with Audi possibly or all Lamborghini's own. My understanding is the latter. Anyway that's all I've got to say in the matter. The engineering is far more important.