Lamborghini Murciélago

The Lamborghini Murciélago is a sports car produced by Italian automotive manufacturer Lamborghini between 2001 and 2010. Successor to the Diablo and flagship V12 of the automaker's lineup, the Murciélago was introduced as a coupé in 2001. The car was first available in North America for the 2002 model year. The Murciélago was Lamborghini's first new design in eleven years, and was also the brand's first new model under the ownership of German parent company Audi, which is owned by Volkswagen. The car is designed by Peruvian-born Belgian Luc Donckerwolke, Lamborghini's head of design from 1998 to 2005.

Lamborghini Murciélago
Lamborghini Murciélago LP 640
Overview
ManufacturerLamborghini
Production2001–2010
Model years2002–2010
AssemblyItaly: Sant'Agata Bolognese
Designer
  • Luc Donckerwolke (original design)
  • Filippo Perini at Lamborghini Style Center (facelift)
Body and chassis
ClassSports car (S)
Body style
LayoutLongitudinal, mid-engine, all wheel drive
DoorsScissor
RelatedLamborghini Reventón
Powertrain
Engine6.2 L6.5 L Lamborghini V12
Power output
  • 427 kW (580 PS; 572 hp) (20012005)
  • 471 kW (640 PS; 631 hp) (20062010)
  • 478 kW (650 PS; 641 hp) (LP 650-4 roadster)
  • 493 kW (670 PS; 661 hp) (LP 670-4 SV)
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,665 mm (104.9 in)
Length
  • 2002–05: 4,580 mm (180.3 in)
  • 2006–10: 4,610 mm (181.5 in)
Width
  • 2002–05: 2,045 mm (80.5 in)
  • 2006–10: 2,057 mm (81.0 in)
Height1,135 mm (44.7 in)
Curb weight
  • 1,841 kg (4,058 lb)
  • 1,860 kg (4,100 lb) Roadster
  • 1,746 kg (3,850 lb) LP 640
  • 1,860 kg (4,100 lb) LP 640 Roadster
  • 1,746 kg (3,850 lb) LP 670-4 SV
Chronology
PredecessorLamborghini Diablo
SuccessorLamborghini Aventador

A roadster variant was introduced in 2003, followed by the more powerful and updated LP 640 coupé and roadster and a 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 original Lamborghini V12 engine. Production of the Murciélago ended on 5 November 2010, with a total production run of 4,099 cars. Its successor, the Aventador, was unveiled at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show.

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