For the latter indulgence, you can not beat the Italians. And it would be hard to top the 2009 Lamborghini Murciélago LP640,
These tamping Ding horses can Slingshot the all-wheel-drive Lambo to 60 km / h in less than 3.4 seconds after the factory claims. Top speed is a claimed 211 mph. If it is not extreme enough, maybe you should look at the 1001-horsepower Bugatti Veyron, but your accountant is likely to remind you that you could have four Murciélagos for the price of an error.
There are two versions of the 2009 Lamborghini Murciélago (pronounced "moor-see-EH-lah-go) is available at the standard coupe and convertible roadster.
The Roadster is actually more a targa, it has a cloth-covered roof panel, which sits on top of the cockpit like a giant toupee and takes several minutes and a degree in mechanical engineering to erect. The company recommends its use only at speeds below 100 km / h for fear that it could fly away from the car (much like a stray toupee ) At faster speeds.
Go topless will cost you an extra $ 33,000, which probably will not faze buyers much, given that the base coupe starts north of $ 300k. And then there are the possibilities should a "base" Murciélago not be enough. Get crazy for form and it is possible to spend upwards of 60 grand on accessories alone.
Of course, cost center is not an object for those considering this Lambo. For some it is a da Vinci painting, for others, a Stradivarius violin. Those who like their Italian art to "relocate" them even more should be Murciélago LP640 just "fantastico."
Body style, trim levels, and Options
In 2009 Lamborghini Murciélago LP640 is an exotic supercar, which comes in two-seat coupe and convertible roadster body style.
The Roadster comes with a soft cloth targa-style roof. Standard features include 18-inch wheels with 245/35ZR18 performance tires in front and 335/30ZR18s in the back, an adjustable suspension, which can raise the front to prevent the brake or parking-block scraping, Xenon headlamps, a tilt / telescoping steering column cylinder, leather upholstery and interior trim, automatic climate control and a stereo CD/DVD/MP3.
Optional upgrades are extensive and expensive. They include carbon-ceramic brakes, a Kenwood touchscreen navigation system, carbon fiber or titanium trim packages and a glass engine cover. If you want to give the car your own appearance, Lamborghini's classified program allows countless ways to adapt internally and externally via unique colors and accent materials.
Power Trains and Performance
2009 Murciélago LP640 is powered by a 6.5-liter V12, producing 632 horsepower and 660 pound-feet of torque. All-wheel drive is standard, as are front, center and rear limited-slip differentials. A six-speed manual transmission with a metal-gated shifter is standard, while paddle-shifted e-gear "automatic-clutch manual is optional.
According to the company, the Murciélago accelerates up to 100 km / h (62 km / h) in a spine-bending 3.4 seconds with a top speed of 211 km / h. Fuel mileage with the manual transmission is 8 mpg city/13 mpg highway and 10 mpg combined - Not that you really care, but it is nice to know, you should ask.
Security
In 2009 Lamborghini Murciélago comes in AWD, traction control and massive ventilated anti-lock brakes with six piston brake calipers. The roadster also comes with automatically deploying rollover bar. Carbon-ceramic brakes are optional on both body styles, but none of the parties airbags or stability control is available.
Interior design and special featuresDriving Impressions
With a width of only a Hummer H1 owner could love, in 2009 Lamborghini Murciélago LP640 can be difficult to maneuver around town and in car parks. But really, who actually cares about a Lambo's practical? Thanks to the 632 horsepower and AWD, full-throttle acceleration is otherworldly, with a soundtrack to match.
With his trademark Scissor doors, it is hard to confuse the exterior of the 2009 Murciélago with anything other than perhaps another Lamborghini, the Gallardo. But the parent company Audi's influence is evident in the LP640, with plenty of properly fitting leather and soft-touch materials. In contrast to the Gallardo, however, the stereo and climate control is not borrowed from Audi and look a little strange and out of place as a result.
The spacious cockpit features comfortable seats, in contrast to the previous Lambos, will not leave you looking for painkillers after a day's drive.
Though not as flashy as the exterior, the internal styling is still adequate for a vehicle that commands such a high price for entry. The Roadster's convertible roof is more aptly described as a toupee perched above the cockpit. The crown is also difficult to use, and because of its weak character, Lamborghini warns that it is not used more than 100 km / h - can be achieved in 2nd gear.
