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Lamborghini Murcielago SGT300

GT300Super GT 300
320 hp
Horsepower
1150 kg
Weight
AWD
Drivetrain
2004
Year

Lamborghini Murcielago SGT300 (GT300)

The Lamborghini Murcielago SGT300 is a Japan Super GT-era interpretation of Lamborghini’s wild V12 flagship, adapted to the GT300 class with race prep, aero upgrades, and the kind of character that made these cars instant fan favorites in the paddock. Based on the Murciélago road car and its GT racing derivatives, it mixes exotic Lamborghini theater with the more compact, tactical demands of GT300 competition.

Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)

  • Powertrain: 6.2L naturally aspirated V12 (mid-mounted, longitudinal)

  • Total Output: ~320 hp

  • Redline: ~8,000–8,500 rpm

  • Transmission: 6-speed sequential

  • Weight: ~1,150 kg

  • Dimensions: ~4,510 mm long × 2,000 mm wide × 1,150 mm tall | Wheelbase ~2,665 mm

  • Tires: Racing slicks on center-lock wheels

  • Brakes: Ventilated racing discs with multi-piston calipers

  • Layout: Mid-engine, all-wheel drive

In the Simulator Feel

The Murcielago SGT300 is a wide, planted, and delightfully mechanical GT car that rewards momentum and commitment. Compared with more modern GT machinery, it feels rawer and a bit heavier on its feet, but the AWD traction and long wheelbase give it excellent stability under power and reassuring manners in fast corners. It’s the kind of car that feels fast not because it’s delicate, but because it carries speed with confidence and lets you lean on the chassis.

Engine & Sound: The naturally aspirated V12 is the star of the show, delivering a metallic, high-pitched howl that climbs into a dramatic top-end rush. It has less low-end punch than turbocharged rivals, but the throttle response is immediate and linear, making it easy to meter power on corner exit. In the sim, the exhaust note is exactly what you’d want from a Lamborghini race car: loud, angry, and gloriously exotic.

Handling Characteristics:

  • Cornering: Stable and predictable, with a front end that prefers decisive input rather than constant correction.

  • Traction: Strong AWD drive-off grip helps it launch cleanly out of slower bends and protects it from big power-oversteer moments.

  • Braking: Good stopping power, though it benefits from smooth trail braking to keep the platform settled.

  • Top Speed: Competitive on long straights, but it really shines on medium-speed circuits where balance matters more than outright aero efficiency.

Driving Style Tip: Drive it with smooth hands and patience on entry, then trust the AWD traction to do the heavy lifting on exit. It rewards flowing, rhythm-based laps more than aggressive point-and-shoot driving, and it feels especially rewarding on technical Super GT tracks where stability and consistency win out.

Livery & Aesthetics: The Murcielago’s shape is pure early-2000s Lamborghini drama — low, angular, and unmistakably aggressive. In GT300 trim it gains a more purposeful splitter, wing, and race stance, but it still looks like a road-going supercar that escaped into a touring car paddock. It’s a standout on track, with a presence that’s equal parts exotic and old-school motorsport.

Whether you’re racing close in a Super GT pack or just enjoying hot laps, the Lamborghini Murcielago SGT300 brings big character, beautiful sound, and classic GT flair to the sim.