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Application of the Month: Lamborghini Uses 3D printing for the SC63 Hypercar at the 24 Hours of Le Mans 2024
The use of 3D printing in motor racing has become increasingly common. The ability to rapidly produce, customize and select the most appropriate materials for each application has led many automakers to adopt this technology. In Formula 1, for example,…
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The use of 3D printing in motor racing has become increasingly common. The ability to rapidly produce, customize and select the most appropriate materials for each application has led many automakers to adopt this technology. In Formula 1, for example, the collaboration between Visa Cash App RB and ROBOZE illustrates this trend, as do initiatives by Ferrari and McLaren Racing, among others.
A recent application of 3D printing on the racetrack is the development of parts for Lamborghini’s new SC63 hypercar. Notably, during the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Lamborghini urgently called on local company EProjets Lab to 3D print parts otherwise unavailable, but essential for the race.
Lamborghini hypercars at the 24 Hours of Le Mans 2024 (photo credits: Lamborghini)
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Lamborghini’s incredible SC63 hypercar was revealed at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2023, an annual motorsport event held at the Goodwood circuit in England. The car subsequently took part in the 2024 World Endurance Championship (FIA WEC) and the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, marking a significant milestone for Lamborghini. The SC63 is a hybrid prototype powered by a 3.8-liter twin-turbo V8 engine, representing the most advanced racing car ever built by the Italian automaker.
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