The Lamborghini Murciélago is a high-performance two-door, two-seat sports car that was produced by Italian automaker Lamborghini between 2001 and 2010. Often referred to as a supercar, it was the flagship of the automaker's lineup. The Murciélago was introduced as a coupé in 2001 for the 2002 model year, succeeding the famed Diablo supercar in Lamborghini's lineup. The car was the automaker's first new design in eleven years, as well as the first under the ownership of German automaker VW.
roadster version of the car was introduced in 2004, followed by the updated LP 640 coupé and roadster and LP 650-4 Roadster. The final variation to wear the Murciélago nameplate was the LP 670-4 SuperVeloce, powered by the largest and final evolution of the historic Lamborghini V12 engine. Production of the Murciélago ended on 11 May 2010, with a total run of 4,099 cars.
The Murciélago is a four-wheel drive, mid-engined sports car. Its coupé body is especially low-slung, with its roof rising to just under four feet above the ground. The supercar features scissor doors, which contribute to its exotic image. First-generation Murciélagos, produced between 2001 and 2006, were powered by a 6.2-litre V12 which traces its roots back to the company's beginnings in the 1960s.
The V12 engine in these cars produced just under 580 PS, or pferdestärke (German: horse strength), a unit of power commonly used in Europe. The engine was capable of powering the car to a speed of 60 mph (97 km/h) in 3.8 seconds.[5] The first-generation cars, equipped with the 6.2-litre V12, were produced between 2001 and 2006, and are known simply as Murciélago. Although subsequent versions of the Murciélago were designated with their engine output in PS, the original cars were not designated "LP 580" in line with the later convention.
In 2004, Lamborghini celebrated its 40th anniversary by releasing an Anniversary Edition of the Murciélago. In prior decades, the company had released commemorative editions of the Countach and Diablo. The 40th anniversary cars were produced in a limited run of 50 vehicles; enhancements included a limited-edition Blue body color that was labelled "Jade-Green", carbon-fiber exterior detailing, upgraded wheels, a revamped exhaust system, and a numbered plaque displayed inside the rear window. The interior featured a new leather trim and additional electronic features.
The Murciélago LP640 Versace is a special edition of the LP640 that was first revealed at the 2006 Paris Motor Show. The twenty white and black cars feature two-tone black and white trim inside and out, with interiors finished in custom Versace leather, along with a Gianni Versace logo plaque.[9] Lamborghini also presented a black and white LP640 Roadster Versace, again only twenty were produced.
At the 2009 Geneva Motor Show, Lamborghini unveiled a new version of the Murciélago, the LP 670-4 SuperVeloce.[12] The SV moniker had previously appeared on the 1995–99 Diablo SV, a highly tuned version of the car that appeared close to the end of the model's production run.
The SuperVeloce's V12 produces 670 PS (493 kW; 661 hp) at 8000 rpm and 660 N·m (490 lb·ft) of torque at 6500 rpm, thanks to improved valve timing and intake system modifications. The car's weight was reduced by 100 kg (220 lb) by swapping several interior parts and exterior panels out for carbon fiber replacements, along with the installation of a new, lighter exhaust system.
Specifications
Engines
Model Engine Power, Torque@rpm Acceleration (seconds) Top Speed
0-60 mph 0-100 mph 0-150 mph Quarter Mile
Murciélago (2001–2005)[16] 6.2 L V12 580 PS (427 kW; 572 hp), 649 N·m (479 lb·ft) 3.5 8.3 21.4 11.7@122 mph official: 330 km/h (205 mph)
Murciélago LP 640[17] 6,496 cc (6.496 L; 396.4 cu in) V12 640 PS (471 kW; 631 hp)@8000rpm, 660 N·m (487 lb·ft)@6000rpm 3.3 7.5 -- 11.4@127 mph official: 340 km/h (211 mph)
Murciélago LP 640 Roadster[18] 3.4 8.1 16.1 11.8@126 mph (203 km/h) (C&D) official: 330 km/h (205 mph)
Murciélago LP 650-4 Roadster[19] 650 PS (478 kW; 641 hp), 660 N·m (487 lb·ft) 3.4 - - - official: 330 km/h (205 mph)
Murciélago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce 670 PS (493 kW; 661 hp)@8000rpm, 660 N·m (487 lb·ft)@6500rpm 2.8[20] 6.8 - 11.9@130.4 (R&T) official: 342 km/h (213 mph),
337 km/h (209 mph) with Aeropack Wing
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