In March 1996 Lamborghini put a car exclusively for racing in its catalog for the first time. This launch corresponded to the creation of a single-brand challenge. The SV-R, based on the SV, had been stripped of all superfluous elements. A sturdy roll bar was added to the cockpit. Externally, the SV-R was recognized by the carbon wing, the 18 "wheels, the rear extractor, the front spoiler and the side skirts. The engine was the 5.7-liter V12, which produced 540 horsepower at 7100 rpm. 32 examples of the SV-R were produced.