«The suit is in box number six, where there is everything you need to get on board. After dressing, our pilot Emanuele Pirro awaits you for the technical briefing ». Thus began the test of the Lamborghini Essenza SCV12, ready to show us all its potential in the 4 kilometers of the Vallelunga circuit. More than a normal test drive we are about to live the experience experienced by 40 lucky and wealthy owners, ready to sign a check for over 2.6 million euros to drive a hypercar never seen in Sant’Agata Bolognese. No special version derived from the Aventador but the technological manifesto of how Lamborghini understands the aspirated V12 in its maximum interpretation combined with a car body born after a long work in the wind tunnel. The Essenza SCV12, acronym that indicates the design and production by Lamborghini Squadra Corse, was born from a blank sheet with the aim of obtaining the best performance on the track combined with ease of use also suitable for gentleman drivers. In fact, the Emilian hypercar was born without following any regulation or homologation, but introducing for the first time in the world novelties such as the carbon fiber monocoque frame approved by the FIA as a substitute for the traditional roll-bar.
All proposed within the exclusive Essenza SCV12 Club, where the del Toro brand offers an all-inclusive service that ranges from exclusive track days followed by the Squadra Corse team, to the management of the car with the possibility of storage in Sant’Agata. in the new hangar and participation in dedicated events.
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But now the time has come for the technical briefing, with an exceptional tutor such as the 5-time Le Mans 24 Hours champion Emanuele Pirro, who reminds us of data such as the power that exceeds 830 hp thanks to dynamic supercharging, the carrier gearbox 6 X-trac ratios combined with rear-wheel drive, push-rod rear suspension installed directly on the transmission, weight / power ratio is 1.66 kg / hp and record aerodynamics guarantees a downforce value of 1,200 kg at 250 km / h. To this first smattering is added the most important part, that is how to use the car.
The special Formula 1-style steering wheel is a riot of throttles, buttons and adjustments capable of changing the soul and character of the car based on the track to be tackled and the driver’s skills. But now it’s time to find out how the new Essenza SCV12 is doing, obviously after fastening the helmet connected to the Hans safety collar.
As soon as we get into the car, the mechanics adjust the belts and driving position, while Pirro shows us how to change the settings on the steering wheel to vary the power available or the intervention of the differential.