Murciélago LP640
| Lamborghini Murciélago | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A |
| Production | 2001–2010 4,099 built |
| Assembly | Sant'Agata Bolognese, Italy |
| Designer | Luc Donckerwolke |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Supercar (S) |
| Body style | 2-door coupé 2-door roadster |
| Layout | Longitudinal, Mid-engine, all wheel drive |
| Doors | 2 |
| Related | Lamborghini Reventón |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 6.2 L V12 (572 HP) (426.5 kW) 6.5 L V12 (640 HP) (477.3 kW) 6.5 L V12 (650 HP) (484.7 kW) 6.5 L V12 (670 HP) (499.6 kW) |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual 6-speed e-Gear semi-automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,665 mm (104.9 in) |
| Length | 2002–06: 4,580 mm (180.3 in) 2007–10: 4,610 mm (181.5 in) |
| Width | 2002–06: 2,045 mm (80.5 in) 2007–10: 2,057 mm (81.0 in) |
| Height | 1,135 mm (44.7 in) |
| Curb weight |
1,841 kg (4,058 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Lamborghini Diablo |
| Successor | Lamborghini Aventador |
1,841 kg (4,058 lb)
1,860 kg (4,100 lb) Roadster
1,746 kg (3,850 lb) LP640
1,860 kg (4,100 lb) LP640 Roadster
The Lamborghini Murciélago (Spanish: Bat) is a supercar produced by Italian automaker Lamborghini between 2001 and 2010. Successor to the Diablo and flagship of the automaker's lineup, the Murciélago was introduced as a coupé in 2001. The Murcielago was first available in North America for the 2002 model year. The automaker's first new design in eleven years, the car was also the brand's first new model under the ownership of German parent company Audi, which is owned by Volkswagen. It is styled by Peruvian-born Belgian Luc Donckerwolke, Lamborghini's head of design from 1998 to 2005.
A roadster version was introduced in 2004, followed by the updated LP 640 coupé and roadster and limited edition 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 Lamborghini V12 engine. Production of the Murciélago ended on November 5, 2010, with a total run of 4,099 cars. Its successor, the Aventador, was released at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show.
In a continuation of Lamborghini's tradition of naming its cars after stars from the world of bullfighting, the Murciélago is named for a fighting bull that survived 24 sword strokes in an 1879 fight against Rafael "El Lagartijo" Molina Sánchez, at the Coso de los califas bullring in Córdoba, Spain. Murciélago fought with such passion and spirit that the matador chose to spare its life, a rare honor. The bull, which came from Joaquin del Val di Navarra's farm, was later presented as a gift to Don Antonio Miura, a noted local breeder; thus began the famed Miura line of fighting bulls, and the name for one of Lamborghini's greatest designs.
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