This is a stunning ‘Verde Ithaca Tri-Coat’ with a matching bright green leather interior 2009 Lamborghini Murciélago LP 640 Roadster and it’s simply one of the world’s most captivating cars to ever be produced. The Murciélago model was produced by Lamborghini from 2001-2009 and it’s the successor to the previous flagship V12 model, the Lamborghini Diablo. The Murciélago first became available in 2001 (2002 for North America) and was introduced only as a coupe initially. The Murciélago was designed by Peruvian-born Belgian Luc Donckerwolke, who served as Lamborghini’s head of design from 1998-2005. When the car was unveiled in Sant’Agata in 2001, the first generation Murciélago was powered by a 6.2L naturally aspirated V12 engine that produced 572 horsepower and allowed for a top speed of around 205mph. In 2006, Lamborghini revealed an updated variant of their newly-introduced Murciélago model called the Murciélago LP 640, which is the car shown here. The ‘LP’ in the name indicates an alphanumeric designation which indicated the engine's orientation (Longitudinale Posteriore), and the 640 indicated the updated power output. The engine displacement for the LP 640 has now been upgraded to a 6.5L V12 that produces 631hp and also allows for greater overall power and performance. The exterior of the LP-640 model also received an extensive facelift with a newly updated front and rear fascias, and newly added asymmetrical side air intakes. Also new for the LP 640 was the single outlet exhaust system as opposed to the dual pipes from the previous generation, as well as a new modified suspension, revised programming, and an updated clutch. On the interior, the dashboard was updated with a new integrated stereo system and increased headroom overall.
How many made? 4,099 across all variants, estimated 899 total roadsters
Engine: 6.5L Naturally Aspirated V12 - 631hp
Debut: 2003 Detroit Auto Show
Top Speed: 206mph
0-60mph: 3.8 seconds
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