I can't seem to recall that Lamborghini ever participates much in motorsports. Am I wrong? If not, why is this so? Does anyone know?

 

No, they do not.

 

do you know why? i mean, they build such powerful automobiles. it's a shame that they don't go out to compete.

 

It was the founders wish never to get involved in racing, as he didnt want his son getting involved. Also up until now, the company has been to small to spend the money on racing. There are a couple of privateer groups, such as Paul Stokell who has raced in some Autralian series for years and consitently won in a Diablo SVR and GTr. And now there is a private Gallardo effort by Reiter Engineering which is doing well also.

Lamborghini did have success in offshore powerboat racing.

 

Offshore powerboat racing??

 

Yes, they were using Lambo boat motors.

 

?? They do have several Murc. GT-R and a few Gallardo GT cars rolling around in the FIA / IMSA leagues.

 

There is no factory-backed racing effort. These teams are all privateers.

 

Lamborghini use to participate in Formula 1.

 

Hmm, def. didn't know that.

Thanks for the info!

 

I know, but I was just mentioning that Lambo DOES still at least make the cars. The R-GT Murcs were meant for privateers, but were/are factory backed and made.

 

They Are not factory backed and Made.

 

Developed by Automobili Lamborghini SpA, with the help of Audi Sports Division and well known German based Reiter Engineering, the Murcielago R-GT will be built to FIA and ALMS specifications.
This means the engine will still be the massive V12 unit, but now equiped with air restrictors, actual power output hasn't been published yet, but it will be very competitive compared with the cars the Murcielago R-GT will encounter on circuits around the world.
Because of FIA regulations, the VT four wheel drive has been replaced with 'Rear Wheel Drive' only and a six speed sequential gearbox will be mounted, total weight for this high-specs Lamborghini will be in the 1100 Kg FIA class specification.


When you buy the Murcielago R-GT you will also receive support from Lamborghini's own 'Customer Sports Programme', a division of Automobili Lamborghini SpA which not only sells these race cars but is also present on and near the track for assistance if needed.


I'm just posting what I've found from several different sources on the net. Any thing Im missing Alan?

 

Yes, lamborghini decided not to support the cars, and as I said, Reiter built them.

 

This is some type of competion that I would think they're involved in...