2007 Lamborghini Murciélago LP640
Lamborghini updates its top sports car with the Murciélago LP640. The original Murciélago debuted in 2001 at the Frankfurt auto show, and since that time about 2,000 have been built.
The design has been freshened, the power increased and electronic control programs updated. Differences between the old and new models aren't immediately apparent; some observers might require them to be parked side by side. But the Murciélago LP640 is not intended to be a redesign — just an update.
Exterior
Lamborghini devotees should be happy that the basic look of the Murciélago remains. Both the front and rear bumpers and fascia have been redesigned. There are more angles and swoops up front, giving the Murciélago LP640 a face that appears to be almost snarling. At the rear, the exhaust terminals have been routed into the diffuser for a cleaner look. The taillamps have been reworked but retain the proper angles so they look like they belong on a Lamborghini.
Lamborghini is keen to point out that the side vents and ducts are not symmetrical. The driver's side features an aperture that's opened wide to cool the oil radiator, while the passenger-side aperture — where there is no oil cooler — is practically closed. Taken as a whole, the car adheres to a "form follows function" decree.
Lamborghinis always have looked more brutish than some other exotics, and this update falls in line, with the result being an angular, muscular, mean-looking coupe.
Interior
This is where the greatest changes have occurred, though only the few who can afford one — and some lucky valets — will ever know. The seats are more spacious, have new headrests and are covered in leather stitched into an almost billowy, lozenge-shaped pattern. The leather and stitching treatment are applied to the door panels, the panel between the seats and the ceiling.
If the leather isn't enough for you, you can order a carbon fiber finish that's applied to the air conditioning control panel, control lever console and parking brake.
The instrument panel gets new graphics, a stereo with MP3 capability and a 6.5-inch monitor for a DVD entertainment system. A navigation system is optional.
Buyers can opt for driver-oriented fittings and upholstery that include a perforated leather driver's seat and door panel.
Under the Hood
The Murciélago LP640 gets its name from its engine's 640 horsepower — up from 580 hp.
The engine is mounted longitudinally behind the driver. Its bore and stroke have been increased and lengthened over the previous model, so it has grown from 6.2 liters to 6.5 liters. Lamborghini says it has updated everything on the power plant, from its crankshaft through to the exhaust system. As a result, the Murciélago LP640 is 0.4 seconds quicker getting to 100 km/h (about 62 mph).
Because of the power increase, Lamborghini has also toughened the rear differential and axle shafts, which receive their power from a six-speed gearbox. You can choose between a six-speed manual or an automatic that Lamborghini calls e-gear.
Whichever transmission is chosen, the Murciélago is all-wheel drive, with 70 percent of the power routed to the rear wheels under most conditions.
Safety
Antilock brakes are the main safety feature. The standard binders can be upgraded to larger, ceramic-carbon brakes with six-piston calipers. That means less pedal effort to stop the car in less distance. Beyond that, Lamborghini says the car meets all international safety standards but offers no additional airbags beyond the front pair required by law.
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The design has been freshened, the power increased and electronic control programs updated. Differences between the old and new models aren't immediately apparent; some observers might require them to be parked side by side. But the Murciélago LP640 is not intended to be a redesign — just an update.
Exterior
Lamborghini devotees should be happy that the basic look of the Murciélago remains. Both the front and rear bumpers and fascia have been redesigned. There are more angles and swoops up front, giving the Murciélago LP640 a face that appears to be almost snarling. At the rear, the exhaust terminals have been routed into the diffuser for a cleaner look. The taillamps have been reworked but retain the proper angles so they look like they belong on a Lamborghini.
Lamborghini is keen to point out that the side vents and ducts are not symmetrical. The driver's side features an aperture that's opened wide to cool the oil radiator, while the passenger-side aperture — where there is no oil cooler — is practically closed. Taken as a whole, the car adheres to a "form follows function" decree.
Lamborghinis always have looked more brutish than some other exotics, and this update falls in line, with the result being an angular, muscular, mean-looking coupe.
Interior
This is where the greatest changes have occurred, though only the few who can afford one — and some lucky valets — will ever know. The seats are more spacious, have new headrests and are covered in leather stitched into an almost billowy, lozenge-shaped pattern. The leather and stitching treatment are applied to the door panels, the panel between the seats and the ceiling.
If the leather isn't enough for you, you can order a carbon fiber finish that's applied to the air conditioning control panel, control lever console and parking brake.
The instrument panel gets new graphics, a stereo with MP3 capability and a 6.5-inch monitor for a DVD entertainment system. A navigation system is optional.
Buyers can opt for driver-oriented fittings and upholstery that include a perforated leather driver's seat and door panel.
Under the Hood
The Murciélago LP640 gets its name from its engine's 640 horsepower — up from 580 hp.
The engine is mounted longitudinally behind the driver. Its bore and stroke have been increased and lengthened over the previous model, so it has grown from 6.2 liters to 6.5 liters. Lamborghini says it has updated everything on the power plant, from its crankshaft through to the exhaust system. As a result, the Murciélago LP640 is 0.4 seconds quicker getting to 100 km/h (about 62 mph).
Because of the power increase, Lamborghini has also toughened the rear differential and axle shafts, which receive their power from a six-speed gearbox. You can choose between a six-speed manual or an automatic that Lamborghini calls e-gear.
Whichever transmission is chosen, the Murciélago is all-wheel drive, with 70 percent of the power routed to the rear wheels under most conditions.
Safety
Antilock brakes are the main safety feature. The standard binders can be upgraded to larger, ceramic-carbon brakes with six-piston calipers. That means less pedal effort to stop the car in less distance. Beyond that, Lamborghini says the car meets all international safety standards but offers no additional airbags beyond the front pair required by law.
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