Lamborghini has teamed up with Reiter Engineering to create the Gallardo GT3 FL2 which will compete in the 2013 and 2014 GT3 seasons.
Based on the 2013 Gallardo, the race car features a highly-efficient aerodynamic kit which includes a redesigned front splitter and a rear carbon diffuser similar to that found on the Super Trofeo, along with an overall improved power to weight performance, with the supercar's weight reduced by 25 kg over the previous Gallardo GT3. It also gets '24-hour' brakes, improved engine cooling and lower fuel consumption.
According to the Italian carmaker, the Gallardo GT3 FL2 has a starting price of €320,000 plus taxes, with first deliveries in Europe and Asia will begin in March 2013. It will compete in a various of race series, including the Asia Le Mans Series, Italian GT3 Championship and the Blancpain Endurance Series.
"We are delighted to announce a minimum five-year agreement with Reiter Engineering as our exclusive development and supply partner for Lamborghini GT3 cars, based on Reiter’s strong engineering skills, passion for and understanding of the Lamborghini brand and, of course, obvious racing success," said Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini. "We are committed to supporting racing in Europe and Asia in 2013 with expansion into the USA in 2014: GT3 racing, together with our highly successful mono marque Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo series in Europe, Asia and this year the USA, are a clear fit with the Lamborghini brand, where we take the prowess of our super sports cars from the road to the track."
