At last weekend's UK Lamborghini Day event, Lamborghini Chief Technical Officer Rouven Mohr revealed the company's use of professional racing drivers, engineers and regular drivers during the car's development.
The testing protocol involves assessing whether adjustments to the chassis setup are necessary based on significant differences in lap times between these three groups. According to Mohr, if regular drivers struggle to match the pace set by professionals, the vehicle's configuration might be modified to enhance accessibility and enjoyment for non-professional motorists.
Rouven Mohr emphasized the importance of finding a balance in performance capabilities. He stated, "We have three levels of driver setting lap times during car development: professional race drivers, our own engineers and then we have regular drivers. If the lap time difference between the drivers is too great, we will take another look at the chassis setup to make sure the car will be fun for ordinary drivers." He further added, "I’d prefer to lose a bit of outright lap time ability in the hands of a pro driver to make an ordinary driver go faster and have more fun."
Mohr also noted that while other brands such as Porsche frequently conduct tests at Nurburgring, some companies use these opportunities primarily for publicity. Unlike these brands, Lamborghini's focus extends beyond mere record-setting to genuinely enhancing user experience.
The Nurburgring itself represents a critical component of automotive testing due to its unique conditions like uneven surfaces not typically found on other race tracks. These features provide invaluable data that help in making cars more adaptable and enjoyable on various road conditions.
Source: Carscoops
