2007 Murcielago LP640
An updated 2007 model called the Murciélago LP640 will replace the 2006 Murciélago coupe. The “LP” stands for “longitudinale posteriore,” which is Italian for “longitudinal rear” and indicates the position of the vehicle’s massive V12 engine behind the cockpit.
The number 640 in the new name bestowed upon this car denotes the total hp rating of the tweaked V12 engine, up 60 hp from the outgoing Murciélago coupe’s V12 thanks to a bump in displacement from 6.2 liters to 6.5 liters. Lamborghini says the added power shaves 0.4 seconds from the zero-to-62 mph sprint, bringing it down to a scant 3.4 seconds.
A more aggressive front bumper with reshaped air intakes and a large spoiler underneath distinguish the 2007 LP640 from previous Murciélagos and make the bold design of the outgoing coupe even wilder. A redesigned rear diffuser encompasses twin exhaust pipes, and the taillights are now all red. Owners can show off the heart of their beast with a new optional glass engine cover. Archrival Ferrari has offered similar transparent paneling as standard equipment on its mid-engine models for more than two decades, starting with the 1987 F40.
The LP640 has an extra intake just ahead of the driver’s-side rear wheel that pipes cool air to the oil radiator. The 18-inch titanium wheels are new and lighter, wrapped in performance Pirelli rubber. Racing tires are optional. Like its predecessor and the current Murciélago Roadster, the LP640 has a permanent all-wheel-drive system with electronic traction control, which doesn’t just improve performance but is essential to tame this high-powered monster. Under normal conditions 70 percent of the engine’s power is sent to the rear wheels. During intense driving up to 100 percent of the drive force can be sent to either the front or rear axles.
Also carried over from the previous raging bull is an electronically controlled adaptive suspension and six-speed manual transmission linked to a stronger rear differential and beefed-up axles. A paddle-shift sequential-manual transmission, which Lamborghini calls e-gear, remains optional. It offers two modes, Thrust and Sport, the latter having more aggressive shift parameters for split-second gear changes.
Massive brake discs, the front ones are roughly 15 inches in diameter, are a little larger than those on the outgoing coupe. Slightly thicker carbon-ceramic brake discs are optional and designed to reduce brake fade, where the brakes become less effective as the discs overheat from severe use, such as on a racetrack. Like the previous model, the LP640 features exotic carbon-fiber body panels, a steel roof and steel doors that scissor open in signature Lamborghini style.
The LP640’s seats have been redesigned for comfort and increased headroom. They incorporate quilted leather upholstery, as do the door inserts and ceiling. All Lamborghinis can be customized with carbon-fiber trim as well as other special materials and finishes in the cockpit. Expect the Murciélago LP640’s price to start a little north of the outgoing Murciélago coupe’s $290,000 base price.
An updated 2007 model called the Murciélago LP640 will replace the 2006 Murciélago coupe. The “LP” stands for “longitudinale posteriore,” which is Italian for “longitudinal rear” and indicates the position of the vehicle’s massive V12 engine behind the cockpit.
The number 640 in the new name bestowed upon this car denotes the total hp rating of the tweaked V12 engine, up 60 hp from the outgoing Murciélago coupe’s V12 thanks to a bump in displacement from 6.2 liters to 6.5 liters. Lamborghini says the added power shaves 0.4 seconds from the zero-to-62 mph sprint, bringing it down to a scant 3.4 seconds.
A more aggressive front bumper with reshaped air intakes and a large spoiler underneath distinguish the 2007 LP640 from previous Murciélagos and make the bold design of the outgoing coupe even wilder. A redesigned rear diffuser encompasses twin exhaust pipes, and the taillights are now all red. Owners can show off the heart of their beast with a new optional glass engine cover. Archrival Ferrari has offered similar transparent paneling as standard equipment on its mid-engine models for more than two decades, starting with the 1987 F40.
The LP640 has an extra intake just ahead of the driver’s-side rear wheel that pipes cool air to the oil radiator. The 18-inch titanium wheels are new and lighter, wrapped in performance Pirelli rubber. Racing tires are optional. Like its predecessor and the current Murciélago Roadster, the LP640 has a permanent all-wheel-drive system with electronic traction control, which doesn’t just improve performance but is essential to tame this high-powered monster. Under normal conditions 70 percent of the engine’s power is sent to the rear wheels. During intense driving up to 100 percent of the drive force can be sent to either the front or rear axles.
Also carried over from the previous raging bull is an electronically controlled adaptive suspension and six-speed manual transmission linked to a stronger rear differential and beefed-up axles. A paddle-shift sequential-manual transmission, which Lamborghini calls e-gear, remains optional. It offers two modes, Thrust and Sport, the latter having more aggressive shift parameters for split-second gear changes.
Massive brake discs, the front ones are roughly 15 inches in diameter, are a little larger than those on the outgoing coupe. Slightly thicker carbon-ceramic brake discs are optional and designed to reduce brake fade, where the brakes become less effective as the discs overheat from severe use, such as on a racetrack. Like the previous model, the LP640 features exotic carbon-fiber body panels, a steel roof and steel doors that scissor open in signature Lamborghini style.
The LP640’s seats have been redesigned for comfort and increased headroom. They incorporate quilted leather upholstery, as do the door inserts and ceiling. All Lamborghinis can be customized with carbon-fiber trim as well as other special materials and finishes in the cockpit. Expect the Murciélago LP640’s price to start a little north of the outgoing Murciélago coupe’s $290,000 base price.
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