Lamborghini Squadra Corse has unveiled its first
one-off model in the company’s history. Called the SC18, the car is based
on the Aventador and has been created by Lamborghini’s motorsport division. As
a result, the car is designed primarily for track use and it features an
aggressive aerodynamics package derived from motorsport.
Starting up front, the SC18 has been equipped with
air intakes that mimic those used on the Huracán GT3 EVO. The racing
inspiration is also visible elsewhere as the hood-mounted air scoop and rear
fin echo the ones used on the Huracán Super Trofeo EVO.
Moving to the rear, the car has a massive carbon
fiber wing with three mechanical adjustments. Designers also installed a
sloping rear engine cover which has twelve vents to improve cooling. Speaking of the engine, the SC18
has a 6.5-liter V12 that produces 759 hp and 720
Nm of torque.
This means the model is
as powerful as the Aventador SVJ Coupe which can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 2.8 seconds, before hitting a top speed of 350 km/h.
While Lamborghini didn’t mention performance specs
for the SC18, the company did confirm the car’s engine is connected to an optimized
seven-speed ISR gearbox. Since the model was created by Lamborghini Squadra Corse, it
shouldn’t come as any surprise that the SC18 is extremely lightweight. The company didn’t mention numbers, but noted
the car has a carbon fiber body and other “ultralight materials.”
The SC18 was developed with input from the car’s
owner and they apparently wanted a Grigio Daytona grey exterior with red
accents. The two-tone theme is continued
in the cabin as there’s carbon fiber bucket seats with black Alcantara
upholstery and red contrast stitching. Despite the focus on track
performance, the SC18 is road legal.
That’s certainly a bonus and one that will ensure the car gets plenty of
use.
