The Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo Racing Series

With the Swiss watchmaker as title sponsor, The Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo will run over European race weekends alongside other prestigious series such as the FIA GT Championship, DTM and FIA WTCC (World Touring Car Championship). The series will feature Lamborghini's Super Trofeo - a lightweight version of the Gallardo LP 560-4 super sports car launched in Australia in August 2008. The Super Trofeo will come with a reworked chassis, significantly reduced weight of only 1300kg, and power output of 419kW from its V10, 'Iniezione Diretta Stratificata' engine. The race car will feature Lamborghini's permanent four-wheel drive, making the Super Trofeo the only one make, all-wheel drive motorsport series.

Lamborghini will build cars for a 30 strong grid, with drives available to individual professional and 'gentleman' drivers, as well as Lamborghini dealer teams. One factory car, will be reserved for celebrity 'guest drivers' included in the line-up at each round. "We're delighted to announce The Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo," said Automobili Lamborghini President and CEO Stephan Winkelmann. "Both on track and off, our championship will reflect the Lamborghini brand, with extreme, high performance racing and stylish and luxurious trackside facilities. This gives our Lamborghini clients, as well as professional and gentleman racing drivers looking for a new challenge, the opportunity to experience Lamborghini in the ultimate driving environment."