Lamborghini GT-R Concept Car at IAA 2003

[Erik]

Lamborghini GT-R, a dream in carbon fibre.

[Erik]

Nice interioir, very much racing.

[Erik]

Not much clearance between wheels and car.

[Erik]

The wing is...BIG!

[Klint]

Thanks for the pictures, Erik.

It looks as though the Big Wing ruins the Murcielago wedge shape Although it is just afterall, a concept car. (Bar the racing version planned for the 2004 GT season)

Otherwise, Make it Lambo! You know you want to.

[Fedex690]

I looooooove it, those are some nice angle pics, far better than the other ones ont he net! Good job to who ever took them.

[Erik]

Originally posted by Fedex690
Good job to who ever took them.

Thanks. I'm the man in this case.

[Klint]

...and this is Ferrari's answer. The 575GTC

The plus side of the harsh competition Ferrari faces from the other major car constructors with the advent of each new Formula 1 Grand Prix is the opportunity it offers for ongoing advanced research not only in the racing sector but also in the application of innovative technology to the Prancing Horse GTs. However, these applications are not merely confined to road-going cars: they have also been adopted very successfully for the GT racing series in which Maranello’s 12 and 8-cylinders have clocked up prestige victories in the GT class at the Le Mans 24 Hour Race and at Spa. It is no coincidence therefore that along with the Formula 1 single-seater on show on the Ferrari stand is the racing version of Ferrari’s most commercially successful 12-cylinder: the 575 GTC.

In the new 575 GTC, developed by the Ferrari Client Racing Division, the original 575M Maranello’s natural prowess has been beautifully enhanced and adapted to meet the specific demands and regulations of the track. The massive 5997 cm3 engine can now punch out almost 600 bhp and is combined with a sequential gearbox. The tubular steel chassis has boxed sections and the double wishbone suspension features adjustable anti-dive geometry. The new car’s most outstanding characteristics include a wider track front and rear, larger brake discs, and a lighter body thanks to the use of composites. Lengthy aerodynamic development in the wind tunnel led to the adoption of the adjustable front spoiler, the split rear wing with nolder and the flat underbody fairing featuring rear diffusers.

The 575 GTC is aimed at private teams racing in the FIA GT Championship, in which the new car debuts in 2003 season finale, as well as other Grand Tourer series, such as the IMSA and GrandAm.

The Road going counterpart, the 575M appear to be great value when bought second hand with low mileages...I found a Black, 2003, 575 F1 worth around £165,000 new, this had 2,000 miles on the odo and is going for £126,000.