Hear the Lamborghini Huracán GT3 race car at full V-10 howl

Many high-end automakers have produced GT3-spec race cars in an effort to beat the competition and showcase their engineering capabilities on track: We have Ferrari 458 GT3s, Audi R8 GT3s, Aston Martin Vantage GT3s, McLaren 650S GT3s, Bentley Continental GT3s, and the list goes on and on -- even including Cadillac with its new ATS-V GT3.

Point being, GT3 cars are where it's at, and today, Lamborghini has joined the bunch by revealing its new Huracán GT3.

As per FIA rules, the Huracán GT3 must begin life off the same assembly line as the production model. The engine is identical, although often restricted to keep competition close. In the case of Audi's R8 GT3, roughly 50 percent of the components remain from the production car, but that other 50 percent, well, that's where the magic really happens.

Lamborghini Squadra Corse is making a heavy push into motorsports, with this new car marking the first time the Italian automaker has built a proper GT racer in-house. The machine will be eligible to compete in multiple series around the world, such as the Blancpain Endurance Series, as well as in America's Pirelli World Challenge; come 2016, GT3 cars will be allowed to race in the TUDOR United Sports Car Series as well.

At 2,731 lbs., the Huracán GT3 knocks 403 lbs. off its production twin. The 5.2-liter naturally-aspirated V-10 pushes 610 hp in road-going trim, but expect power to drop to around 500 hp with the mandatory restrictor in place. That power is routed to the rear wheels via a three-clutch sequential 6-speed racing gearbox, and as with all GT3 cars, ABS and traction control are allowed; the Huracán GT3 boasts 12 levels of engagement for each respective nanny.

Price in Europe will be 369,000 Euros (or $427,000). That's a lot for a GT3 car, but as with many automakers, teams that purchase and race the cars will receive a certain amount of technical support.

Some said the production Huracán was a bit too subdued, but the same cannot be said for the GT3. It appears positively menacing, and if you watch the video above, it might just sound even better than it looks (if you can ignore the terrible background music).