Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Exotic
Production years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Lamborghini launched the Murcielago in 2001 and, in 2006, its originally 580 hp engine didn't look that much anymore, facing stiff competition from other brands. So, it came with the LP640 and some subtle aesthetic improvements.
Lamborghini was bought by the Volkswagen Group in 1998 from a Malaysian investment group. Its turbulent history with ups and downs was calmed down under German ownership and it was placed under Audi control. That is why it had some Audi parts in some of its models. But the Murcielago didn't have that many connections with any of the German cars.
On the outside, there was a new chin under the short front overhang, and in the rear, there was an option for a glass-covered engine lid, so the owner could brag with the V12 underneath. The car was big and powerful and its status as one of the greatest supercars ever made was rocked by other car manufacturers, including Porsche and, of course, the traditional opposition from Ferrari. In the rear, on the lower side, there was a tailpipe with huge dimensions. It could be easily mistaken with the drainage for a street.
The luxurious interior featured leather seats, a leather-covered dashboard and center console, and aluminum pedals. The gearshift lever was straight-up from the center console.
But Lamborghini didn't make the LP640 just by adding some horses, a chin, and an exhaust. It also tweaked the suspension and improved the brakes. As an option, carbo-ceramic brakes were offered.
ENGINE SPECS - 6.5L V12 6MT AWD (640 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V12 |
Displacement: | 6496 cm3 |
Power: | 471 KW @ 8000 RPM 640 HP @ 8000 RPM 632 BHP @ 8000 RPM |
Torque: | 487 lb-ft @ 6000 RPM 660 Nm @ 6000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 205 mph (330 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 3.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 245/35 ZR18 (Front) - 335/30 ZR18 (Rear) |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 180.3 in (4580 mm) |
Width: | 80.5 in (2045 mm) |
Height: | 44.7 in (1135 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 64.4/66.7 in (1,636/1,694 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.9 in (2664 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.4 in (137 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 4.9 cuFT (139 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3638 lbs (1650 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4409.2 lbs (2000 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 13 mpg US (18.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 9 mpg US (26.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 10.7 mpg US (22 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 495 g/km |