A Closer Look at the Lamborghini Murcielago

The very name Lamborghini is synonymous with Italian flare, passion and sensuality. From the sleek body, to the V12 engine at the heart of the beast, the Lamborghini is pure class. Let's have a closer look!

But first, click the pic to listen to the roar of the Murcielago's twin exhausts (192KB mp3):

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Specifications:

ENGINE:
Mid engine, longitudinal layout
Size: 6,192cc, V12 ( 60 degrees )
Bore: 87mm
Stroke: 86.6mm
Compression Ratio: 10.7/1
Max.Power: 580hp @ 7,500rpm
4 camshafts: 4 valves per cylinder with electronically controlled variable timing
Electronically controlled variable geometry air intake system

DRIVE: Permanent all wheel with viscous traction system
GEARBOX: 6 speed manual
BODY: High tensile steel tube structure with carbon fibre structural parts. Carbon fibre body except roof and door panels which are steel
TANK CAPACITY: 100 Litres
BRAKES: ABS with Ventilated disc brakes on all wheels 355mm front/ 335mm rear; twin independent hydraulic systems with booster
TYRES: PIRELLI P-ZERO "ROSSO", 245/35 front, 335/30 rear,18" alluminium alloy rims
WHEELBASE: 2.665m
OVERALL LENGTH: 4.580m
WIDTH: 2.240m ( incl. mirrors )
HEIGHT 1.135m
CLEARANCE ( when empty ) 140mm
DRY WEIGHT 1,650KG
TOP SPEED: 330KPH plus ( depending on aerodynamic configuration )
ACCELERATION: 0-100kph: 3.8 seconds