Lamborghini Murciélago LP640

Few cars command attention like a Lamborghini Murciélago. Whether standing still or flying down the road, the Murciélago is an uncommon sight to behold. The LP640 variant, with its updated styling and more powerful engine, has both the looks and the performance to start a commotion wherever it shows up.

The Murciélago LP640’s styling is undeniably Lamborghini, which is to say “outrageous.” An evolution of the legendary Countach, it sits exceptionally low and appears smaller in person than it looks in pictures, surprising almost everyone the first time they encounter one in the flesh. The cockpit is situated extremely forward, its mid-mounted V12 engine taking up most of the space between the front and rear wheels. Upswinging scissor-style doors, another signature Lamborghini element, offer a spectacular entry into the cozy cockpit.

Once inside, you feel like you’re wearing the Murciélago. The cabin is wide, but the seats and surrounding environment feel as though they were designed just for you. Leather trim covers almost every surface, endowing the space with the aroma of a fine Italian hides. The view looking forward is surprisingly clear, and unlike almost anything else you may have experienced before.

Behind you lies a behemoth of an engine. A ferocious V12 of 6.5 liters, with 48 valves whirring away in a constant hum, it sounds mean and grumpy at idle, clearly not its favorite state of being. It would rather be wide open, howling in the wind as it climbs to its 8400-rpm redline. As you cross 8000 rpm, it produces its peak power of 632 horsepower. The Murciélago LP640 requires only first gear to reach 60 mph, which it will gladly do in just 3.3 seconds. You’ll need every bit of sixth gear, plus a whole lot of road, to reach its top speed of 202 mph.

As beastly as the LP640 may be, however, it’s surprisingly easy to drive. Shifting is handled by Lamborghini’s E-gear automatic gearbox, which eliminates the need for a clutch pedal. Steering wheel-mounted shift paddles allow you to do the shifting manually and prevent any missed shifts. All-wheel drive is also part of the Murciélago LP640 specification, helping distribute all that power evenly to the road.

Your time in the Lamborghini Murciélago LP640 is bound to be memorable. Ours is equipped for your enjoyment with the following:

Six-speed E-gear transmission with paddle shifters
All-wheel drive
Fifteen-inch carbon/ceramic brakes
Factory satellite navigation system
Leather upholstery with carbon fiber trim

from Gotham Dream Cars