Lamborghini Murciélago

Lamborghini Murciélago (2001-2006)

The Lamborghini Murciélago is a sports car of the car manufacturer Lamborghini, which was presented at the IAA 2001 in Frankfurt. Between 2001 and 2010, approximately 4099 units were produced.

The Murciélago was designed by the Belgian car designer Luc Donckerwolke and is the first vehicle from Lamborghini, which was developed under the aegis of the new parent company Audi. As a model variants Coupé ( LP640 ) Roadster and a racing version ( Murciélago R-GT ) were available. The direct competitors of the Murciélago were, among others, the Ferrari 575 or the 599 GTB, though this in contrast to the Murciélago do not have mid-engine and four-wheel drive.

The previous model was the Lamborghini Diablo, which was presented in 1990. The successor to Lamborghini Aventador was introduced in March 2011 at the Geneva Motor Show.

Naming

The name Murciélago ( German: Fledermaus ) comes from the same animal combat, bred by Joaquin del Val de Navarre, on 5 October 1879 in the arena of Córdoba, a particularly outstanding fight against the matador Rafael Molina Sánchez ( " Lagartijo " ) led what the audience of this demanded to waive the death blow, which he did ( Indulto ).

After the fight Murciélago was donated to the breeder Antonio Miura, who founded a new breeding line with this bull, whose descendants are still to be found in Spanish arenas.

Body

Specific design elements are the - often mistakenly called the double doors - the extendable scissor doors and cooling vents behind the doors. Furthermore, one sees bonds in the legendary models of Lamborghini: The wedge shape of the Countach, the tail fins of the Miura and the proportions of the Diablo. The Murciélago is based on a strong tubular steel frame, over which spans lacquered carbon fiber composite.

Street versions

Murciélago Roadster

The open version of the Murciélago was the time of its introduction in 2005, the fastest roadster in the world. The top speed of 320 km / h with the roof open reached because the top is only allowed up to 160 km / hr. Despite the various reinforcements and the extendable roll bars that increase the weight by 150 kg, the performance differ only slightly from those of the coupe. Special features of the Roadster are the 7 inches lower body as well as a modified engine cover.

The designer of the Murciélago, Luc Donckerwolke, said in an interview with the American car magazine Road & Track that the Northrop B -2, 118 WallyPower by Wally Yachts and the Ciudad de las Artes y de las Ciencias in Valencia as inspiration for the roadster served.

Special Edition 40th Anniversary

In 2003 a special edition was released on the 40th anniversary, that continues the series of special models for company anniversaries (1988: Countach 25th, 1993: Diablo SE 30th ).

The Murciélago 40th Anniversary Special Edition differs from the standard model by three-layer custom paint green pearl paint artemis and some visual changes in the interior.

The upper door panels, the rear window frame and the lid are covered with visible carbon. The anthracite-colored wheels have hub cap with three-dimensional logo.

At the rear side windows of the respective vehicle number of this limit to 50 vehicles anniversary edition is seen. It costs about 15,000 euros more than the standard version and comes with a personalized certificate that is delivered with an exclusive leather-covered carbon suitcase.

Murciélago LP640

Beginning of 2006 has been revised and renamed Murciélago LP640 Murciélago Coupé the. The design and interior were doing only slightly changed. The 12- cylinder engine has been completely redesigned. Its engine capacity was increased from 6.2 to 6.5 liters. The cylinder heads, camshaft, crankshaft and exhaust system were thereby completely redeveloped. With these modifications, the engine makes 471 kW and 660 Nm of torque. The name LP640 consists of " Posterior Longitudinal " ( which translates as " along the back" means and the fitted shape of the motor describes ) and the 640 hp together. The Roadster was built further unchanged until the appearance of the LP640 Roadster.

2010 Lamborghini had in the U.S., about 400 cars of the LP640 and LP640 Roadster recall because some vehicles caught by a leak- beating tank fire. Affected thereby were the model years 2007 and 2008

Murciélago LP640 Roadster

At the LA Auto Show in late November 2006, the new Lamborghini Murciélago LP640 Roadster was presented. These were to include the new version of the Murciélago Roadster. He has the same V12 engine as the LP640 Coupé, which 471 kW guaranteed. New on the equipment list was an infotainment system from Kenwood with 6.5 "widescreen monitor.

Murciélago LP640 Versace

The Lamborghini Murciélago LP640 Versace was presented at the Paris Mondial de l'Automobile.

This is a identical on the performance of the Murciélago LP640 her special series coupe in cooperation with the Gianni Versace SpA Among the most striking features include unique exterior colors Aldebaran Black and Isis - white and the black painted rims. In addition, some changes were made in the interior, such as seats that were specially produced by Versace.

The special edition is limited to 20 pieces.

Lamborghini Murciélago LP640 Roadster (2006-2009)

Lamborghini Murciélago LP640 Versace

Reventón

The Lamborghini Reventón was presented at the IAA 2007 in Frankfurt. The limited edition of 22 vehicles model has 478 kW ( 650 hp) and 660 Nm of torque. Of these, 22 produced 20 copies were sold, one is in the Lamborghini Museum, another is used for test purposes.

The design, which is based on the Murciélago LP640 has been greatly changed and is reminiscent of the angular shape of modern fighter jets. In the interior, which is equipped with aluminum, carbon fiber and Alcantara, there are three LCD monitors with touch screen and a G -force meter, which indicates the forces acting during the journey G- forces. The acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h takes place in 3.4 s, top speed is 340 km / h

The name of this special model goes back to the same fight Reventón animal bred by the Don Rodriguez family. He killed the Mexican matador Felix Guzman in 1943. The price of the Reventón is 1,000,000 € net.

At the IAA 2009, a roadster model, the Reventón was presented. This has 493 kW ( 670 hp ) and maximum torque is how well the coupe 660 Nm. Were built by the Roadster 20 to a price of € 1.1 million net.

Murciélago LP670 -4 SV

The Lamborghini Murciélago LP670 -4 SV was introduced in early March 2009 at the Geneva Motor Show. The additional designation of a limited edition of 350 pieces special model stands for SuperVeloce ( German: " super fast "). The weight was reduced by use of lightweight materials by 100 kg and the power has been increased to 22 kW (30 hp) to 493 kW ( 670 hp). This car reaches a varying depending on the size of the rear spoiler top speed 337-342 km / h In addition, the Sprint with the sequential gearbox from 0 to 100 km / h takes only 3.2 s on most strikingly to the amended design is the front and the rear end with the new existing Carbon attachment parts. Also upon request, the sequential and the 6-speed manual transmission was available on site.

Murciélago LP650 -4 Roadster

The Lamborghini Murciélago LP650 -4 Roadster is a limited edition of 50 pieces special edition of the Lamborghini Murciélago LP640 Roadster. The 6.5 L big V12 now makes 478 kW ( 650 hp). The maximum torque of 660 Nm. The special is the two-tone paint in gray color Grigio Telesto and Arancio LP650 -4 called orange - tone on the front spoiler and side skirts on. This color combination is continued in the interior with orange stitching, shift paddles and controls. Other features include the transparent engine cover and the orange painted brake calipers. Available Murciélago LP650 -4 was the Roadster from the spring of 2009.

Murciélago R-GT

The Murciélago R-GT has been specifically designed for the GT1 category of Audi's sports department and the company Reiter Engineering. By air restrictors, the power is 22 kW less than the production model with 404 kW.

The R -GT has, contrary to the all-wheel drive variant series due to the regulations of a pure rear-wheel drive. He has a reduced curb weight of just 1100 kg. The body was constructed of black carbon fiber reinforced plastic and then coated with clear lacquer.

The price of the GT - R was just under € 500,000. During the years 2003 to 2009, several vehicles in the FIA GT Championship, Le Mans Series, American Le Mans Series and the 24 Hours of Le Mans took part.

The title of 2009 in the Asian Le Mans Series was the only Championship victory of the vehicle.

Production figures

Since its debut at the 2001 Frankfurt Motor Show 2010 4099 copies were produced from August 2001 to November. The Murciélago therefore exceeds the sales figures of Diablo, who was in his more than 10 - year construction period in 2903 produced times.

Specifications

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