Lamborghini SC63

Lamborghini SC63
The No. 63 SC63 being driven at the 2024 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps
CategoryLe Mans Daytona h
ConstructorLamborghini (Ligier)
Designer(s)Mitja Borkert (Head of Design)[1]
Jin-ho Seo (Exterior Designer)[2]
Rouven Mohr (Chief Technical Officer, Lamborghini)[3]
PredecessorLamborghini Countach QVX
Technical specifications
ChassisLMP2-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)
Wheelbase3,148 mm (123.9 in)
EngineLamborghini 3.8 L (231.9 cu in)[1][2] 90° V8 twin-turbocharged, DOHC mid-engine, longitudinally-mounted
Electric motorRear-mounted 50 kW (68 PS; 67 hp) spec MGU supplied by Bosch
TransmissionXtrac P1359 7-speed sequential semi-automatic[1]
Power500 kW (680 PS; 671 hp)
Weight1,030 kg (2,271 lb)
FuelTotalEnergies (WEC)
VP Racing Fuels (IMSA)
LubricantsPertamina Fastron
BrakesBrembo carbon 380/355mm with Brembo Monobloc 6-piston calipers
TyresMichelin slicks with Ronal one-piece forged alloys, 29/71-18 front and 34/71-18 rear[5]
Competition history
CompetitionFIA World Endurance Championship, IMSA SportsCar Championship
Notable entrants
Notable drivers
Debut2024 Qatar 1812 km
Last event2024 8 Hours of Bahrain
RacesWinsPodiumsPolesF/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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