Lamborghini Murcielago LP640

Lamborghini Murcielago LP640

Lamborghini Murcielago LP 670-4 is a super luxury high performance car meant for high-end users. Produced by Italian automaker Automobili Lamborghini, it is a two-door two-seat coupe. Murcipelago is the most extreme and fastest sports car in its class. The car carries with panache Lamborghini principles of purism, sport and function.

Design and Interior
Designers and engineers have worked hard to rework the interior and exterior design of the car. It has a tubular frame made from high-strength steel alloy with carbon fibre structural parts. It has independent front and rear double wishbones, anti-dive, anti-roll bars, and anti-squat. The new front and rear bumpers contribute significantly to its appearance. The exhaust system terminal has been put in the diffuser on the rear bumper. Rear lights are another innovation, enhances the distinguishing features.

The design of the sides also deserves mention. The area behind the air intake on the right side is practically closed. A vast aperture on the left side features the cooling system of the oil radiator. With aerodynamically defined front and rear, this Lamborghini has a shape dictated by function.

Price
The car’s base price is US $313,000.

Engine
Murcielago is powered by 12 cylinders 6496cc engine that delivers a maximum power of 471 kW at 8000 rpm and a maximum torque of 650Nm at 5400 rpm. The car can attain a top speed of 340 km/hour. The car can gain the speed of 0-60 mph in just 3.4 seconds. The car features a modified six ratio gearbox as well as a tough rear differential and new axle shafts.

Safety
Cramic carbon brakes, with six piston brake calipers, can apply breaks with urgency. The car is equipped with driver and co-driver airbags to lessen the impact of collisions. The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), together with Electronic Brake Control (EBC) and Traction Control System (TCS) safeguards passengers in the event of accidents.

Engine
Type 12 cylinders V 60°
Displacement 6496cc
Bore and Stroke 88mm x 89mm
Intake System Variable Geometry, 3 modes
Valve Gear Chain driven, intake and exhaust valve continuously variable valve timing, electronically controlled
Compression Ratio 11:01
Maximum Power 471 kW at 8000 rpm
Drivetrain
Type of Transmission Permanent 4-wheel drive with viscous traction system and electronic traction control system.
Gearbox Manual 6 speed + reverse
Clutch Dry single plate 272mm
Performance
Top speed 340 km/h
0-100 km/h 3.4 sec
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2665mm
Overall length 4610mm
Overall width 2058mm
Overall height 1135mm
Track 1635mm – 1695mm
Weight 1665 kg
Capacities
Fuel Tank 100 litres
Engine oil 12 litres
Engine coolant 15 litres