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HotCars and Artist Rostislav Prokop presented a Lamborghini Urus Baja Racer render that looks hungry for epic Baja 1000 off-road action.

If you are like most motorsports fans, you certainly appreciate the thrilling emotion of watching a driver and their machine take on some of the most challenging tracks or terrains as fast as they dare. Thousands of fans and racers each year gather at the scenic yet unforgiving Baja California peninsula for one of the most prestigious and exciting forms of off-road motorsports. With this year's SCORE International Baja 1000 right around the corner, HotCars and artist Rostislav Prokop presented a Lamborghini Urus Baja Racer render that looks hungry for some epic off-road action.

In the contemporary form, the LamborghiniUrus is an incredible SUV with an MSRP of $225,500, which makes it far from economical to tear up. Nonetheless, it provides an excellent platform for a Baja build with the potential to make its 'Rambo Lambo' ancestor proud. Although an actual build is a pipe dream for now, here are ten reasons we want someone to build this sick Lamborghini Urus Baja Racer.

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At first glance, some outlandish design cues and the unmistakable presence of the contemporary Lamborghini Urus are still evident in the awe-inspiring design of Rostislav Prokop's Baja version. However, these are quickly overtaken by the special Baja treatment, starting with the apparent lift.

The nose is notably more aggressive, the front skid plate is evidence of its off-road preparedness, and the wide octagonal grille offers sufficient exposure for the radiator. The bold body kit lines become more evident while looking down the side of the Lamborghini Urus Baja, while the red side steps contrast perfectly with the polished stainless steel side exhausts.

At a curb weight of less than 4,850lbs, Lamborghini designers and engineers focused on weight reduction all around for maximum stiffness, comfort, and handling. The plush Lamborghini interior would presumably get stripped of several standard equipments and creature comforts to convert the Urus into a formidable Baja racer.

The lack of rear doors on the Lamborghini Urus Baja implies that there's only room for two, and the deleted back seats allow for proper weight saving. In addition, the smooth, cohesive bodywork molding covering the former rear doors and quarter windows would presumably make the Baja racer lighter for tackling dunes and breaking records.

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According to Baja 1000 competition regulations, all vehicles except quads and motorcycles must get equipped with a roll cage and safety nets to cover the open window area. The visible red bars in the cabin and safety net on the window suggest that the Lamborghini Urus Baja would satisfy several of the competition's requirements for vehicle safety equipment.

A closer inspection reveals the minimum material dimension requirements for roll cages, which include front and rear hoops, front and rear interconnecting bars, elbow and door bars, rear down braces, lower A-pillar tubes, and lower B-pillar tubes. With a properly constructed roll cage, the driver and co-driver in the Lamborghini Urus Baja would be safe in the event of a crash.

Arguably the biggest design surprise is up back, with part of the rear passenger compartment and the entire cargo area now housing a massive spare tire. Considering the Lamborghini Urus Baja lacks rear doors, removing the rear glass and lower panel of the tailgate to create a fully open-air experience probably makes sense.

The primary rear frame maintains the taillights and Lamborghini badge, which would ensure the racers maintain the flex on the dunes. Although the aero rear roof spoiler and shark fin antenna remain from the original Urus, the open back concept and the utterly custom bumper cover connecting the rear fenders ensure little of the SUV is recognizable in the Baja version.

The Lamborghini Urus Baja racer features the familiar sleek, slim, and sporty Lamborghini Y-shaped horizontal LED headlights. However, one of the most significant highlights from the front is undoubtedly the row of seven high-output LED headlights mounted up top.

Interestingly, twin LED light strips above the new front fender replace the typical Y-shaped front air intakes in the contemporary Urus. The additional lighting equipment on the Lamborghini Urus Baja would ensure endless adventures in the dark. Unfortunately, the rear Y-shaped taillights remain the same as in the original model.

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Although the contemporary Lamborghini Urus comes with a standard adaptive air suspension system and adjustable ride height, these alone would not make it suitable for Baja racing. A quick glimpse at the Lamborghini Urus Baja reveals several adjustments that would be necessary to achieve the significant lift.

Some vital changes include the cut-out rear wheel arch to make room for the suspension components. The badass Lamborghini Urus Baja suspension system must be bespoke to ensure the best driving dynamics and efficiency.

A raised ride height alone does not make the Lamborghini Urus Baja a capable desert racer. Fortunately, the large Beadlock wheels would allow for massive off-road tires with heavy-duty tread patterns, larger blocks, and wider channels.

Besides function, the big off-road tires are pivotal to the Lamborghini Urus Baja's wide, aggressive stance. And if one gets a puncture, an equally massive spare tire is always stowed in the trunk.

Instead of retaining the integrated double-round exhaust pipes, the Lamborghini Urus Baja features a pair of massive side exhaust pipes, one on each side. Admittedly, keen observers might raise safety concerns about the proximity of the pipes to the side step.

On the other hand, the massive side exhaust system would potentially be lighter than the default Urus exhaust system. Without a doubt, the roar of the factory V-8 would also be presumably more aggressive.

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Engine-wise, the Lamborghini Urus Baja houses the same front-mounted 4.0-liter V-8 twin-turbo aluminum engine as the standard Urus. The parallel-running twin-scroll turbochargers provide maximum power in full-load conditions, ensure maximum torque, provide smooth power throughout the torque curve, and reduce turbo lag.

Paired with a compact and efficient electronically controlled eight-speed automatic gearbox, the contemporary Urus delivers 650 hp at 6,000 rpm and 627lb-ft maximum torque at 2,250-4,500 rpm. The Urus accelerates from 0-60 mph in a lightning-fast 3.1 seconds, clears the quarter-mile in 11.3 seconds at 121 mph, and achieves a top speed of 189.5 mph.

Considering most enthusiast-built Baja concepts are usually high-mileage family vehicles that find a second life, it sounds bonkers to want to tear up an incredible super SUV. However, this out-of-the-box Baja project is not entirely insane since the Lamborghini Urus shares much with another tried and tested Baja favorite, the Porsche Cayenne.

The sick Lamborghini Urus Baja racer rendered by Rostislav Prokop is a call to action for a brave-hearted enthusiast to step up to the plate and make the build a reality. Who knows, the Urus Baja might break some long-standing records on its first outing at the Baja 1000.

Simon Kim has always been passionate about machines since childhood, and this has grown into an obsession well into adulthood. As an avid reader and creative content writer, he finds joy and fulfillment in sharing his love for cars and bikes with other machine heads. Currently, Kim seeks to deliver exciting and informative articles on HotCars. He enjoys music and art and dabbles in active sports and virtual gaming in his spare time.