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Lamborghini’s SC63 is “a very good car” without any results to prove it. What’s gone wrong – and how many more chances will it get?
Registered only in the IMSA SportsCar Championship this year, the Lamborghini SC63 is participating in the Endurance Cup rounds as a solo entry, without achieving significant results since its racing debut in early 2024. Despite finishing seventh in the 6 Hours of the Glen, the SC63’s future remains uncertain.
Lamborghini, historically not focused on motorsport success, entered the top-level racing scene in 2024 with the SC63, marking a shift from previous unsuccessful attempts like Formula 1 and Le Mans.
External financial support from Iron Lynx enabled the SC63 project to come to life, as Lamborghini partnered with the experienced team known for its motorsport prowess and success. The dependence on this financial contribution, however, puts the future of the SC63 in question.
Audi’s cancelled LMDh programme led Lamborghini to consider reworking an existing car for their project, eventually settling on a Ligier chassis and a bespoke V8 twin-turbo engine developed with Autotecnica Motori. Originally planning for multiple cars in two championships, the project had to downsize to cope with challenges during development, leading to its current status in the IMSA championship.
