The Lamborghini Essenza SCV12 is the first car with a full carbon fibre chassis homologated to FIA standards

The Lamborghini Essenza SCV12 is the first car on the market with a carbon fibre roll cage homologated according to the FIA Hypercar safety standards. This extraordinary achievement is the result of Lamborghini's thirty years of experience in the study and application of composite materials in the automotive field.

The carbon fibre chassis of Essenza SCV12 are produced by Lamborghini's CFK Department in Sant'Agata Bolognese, the division that also produces the chassis of the current Aventador line.

The testing required by the FIA for chassis homologation is extremely rigorous, involving both static and dynamic tests. The Lamborghini Squadra Corse technicians extensively modified the structure of the production chassis from which the Essenza SCV12 chassis is derived.

The carbon fibre monocoque was reinforced in several points, having to withstand forces of over 12 tonnes during the FIA homologation tests. Throughout the static and dynamic tests, the chassis must not allow the intrusion of external elements that could come into contact with the driver.

The decision of the Lamborghini Squadra Corse technicians to maintain the carbon fibre structure allows not only a benefit in terms of overall weight, but also a significant increase in cockpit space for optimal driving comfort.

Another innovative feature is having the gearbox serve a load-bearing and structural function. These characteristics made it possible to achieve torsional stiffness values 20% higher than those of the Huracan GT3 EVO.