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Lamborghini Murcielago R-GT

GT1 (2000s)Race Sim Studio
600 hp
Horsepower
1100 kg
Weight
RWD
Drivetrain
2006
Year

Lamborghini Murciélago R-GT (GT1)

The Lamborghini Murciélago R-GT is a brutal, naturally aspirated GT1 weapon developed in partnership with Reiter Engineering for FIA GT and American Le Mans competition. Based on the Murciélago road car but heavily reworked for endurance racing, it combines Lamborghini’s old-school V12 drama with a stripped-back, rear-drive race chassis.

Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)

  • Powertrain: 6.2L Lamborghini Bizzarrini-derived 60° V12 (mid-mounted, longitudinal)

  • Total Output: ~600 hp

  • Redline: ~8,000–8,500 rpm

  • Transmission: 6-speed sequential race gearbox

  • Weight: ~1,100 kg minimum

  • Dimensions: ~4,595 mm long × 2,000 mm wide × 1,130 mm tall | Wheelbase 2,650 mm

  • Tires: Racing slicks on forged center-lock wheels

  • Brakes: Carbon-carbon discs with endurance-spec calipers

  • Layout: Mid-engine, rear-wheel drive

In the Simulator Feel

The Murciélago R-GT is a big, loud, and wonderfully analog GT1 car that demands respect. It has the size and presence of a supercar but the temperament of a full-on race machine, with heavy controls, aggressive aero, and a rear-drive chassis that can bite if you lean on it too hard. It’s stable at speed and immensely satisfying when you get it hooked up, but compared with modern GT machinery it feels raw, mechanical, and alive.

Engine & Sound: The naturally aspirated V12 is the star of the show — a hard-edged, metallic howl that builds into a savage top-end scream. Throttle response is immediate, and the engine’s character is all about drama and urgency rather than turbo torque. In the sim, it sounds every bit like a classic Lamborghini race car should: exotic, angry, and unforgettable.

Handling Characteristics:

  • Cornering: Strong high-speed stability, but slower to rotate than lighter GT cars. It rewards committed inputs and patience on entry.

  • Traction: Rear tires can be overwhelmed easily on corner exit, especially if you get greedy with the throttle.

  • Braking: Serious stopping power, but the car’s weight means braking zones still need precision and confidence.

  • Top Speed: Very competitive on long straights, especially in classic GT1-style events where its aero and V12 power stretch their legs.

Driving Style Tip: Drive it with smooth hands and a deliberate rhythm. It rewards early setup, tidy trail braking, and progressive throttle application more than aggressive flicking. On fast, flowing circuits like Spa, Le Mans, or Monza, the R-GT feels at home.

Livery & Aesthetics: The Murciélago R-GT looks magnificent in sim — wide, low, and unmistakably Lamborghini, with deep side intakes, a towering rear wing, and a menacing stance. It has the visual drama of a supercar turned endurance bruiser, and it still stands out instantly in any grid.

Whether you’re chasing hot laps or reliving the golden era of GT1 racing, the Lamborghini Murciélago R-GT delivers one of the most visceral and characterful experiences in sim racing — pure Italian theater with real race pedigree.