Recently, Lamborghini official learned that the previously released Lamborghini Essenza SCV12 is the first model currently on the market that uses a carbon fiber roll cage and meets the FIA's top sports car safety standards.
The carbon fiber chassis of the Lamborghini Essenza SCV12 is produced in the high-pressure unit of the CFK division of Automobili Lamborghini in Sant’Agata Bolognese, which is also responsible for the production of the chassis of the Aventador model. FIA's testing of chassis certification is extremely strict, including static and dynamic tests. Therefore, the technical staff of the Lamborghini Squadra Corse competition sports department made substantial changes to the structure of the mass-produced chassis, which resulted in the Essenza SCV12 chassis. In addition, the carbon fiber monocoque has been strengthened in several ways. This is due to the fact that during the FIA certification test, the car body must bear a weight of more than 12 tons without significant deformation.
There are more than 20 FIA-certified static tests, including pedals, seat belts and fuel tanks in addition to the chassis. The dynamic crash test also includes assessing the impact of the impact of the vehicle at a speed of up to 14 meters per second. In this type of test, the chassis must not be invaded by any external components that may come into contact with the driver, and the fuel tank must not leak. The technical staff of Lamborghini’s Squadra Corse racing department decided to maintain the use of carbon fiber structure, not equipped with a steel roll cage, and at the same time use an innovative laminated foam (ROHACELL 71 XT) in the chassis, which can not only reduce the weight of the body but also the cockpit. The space has also been significantly expanded to provide the best driving comfort.
