Last update on November 16. 2010 in Murciélago.
Type
Murciélago LP640
Years built
2006-2010
Presentation
March 2006 Geneva Auto Show
Type of car
Two door coupe, two seater berlinetta, horizontally hinged doors
Designed by
Centro Stylo Lamborghini
Built by
Automobili Lamborghini SpA
Wheelbase
2665 mm / 104.73 in
Overall length
4610 mm / 181.17 in
Overall width
2058 mm / 80.88 in
Overall height
1135 mm / 44.61 in
Front track
1635 mm / 64.26 in
Rear track
1695 mm / 66.61 in
Front overhang
1005 mm / 39.5 in
Rear overhang
910 mm / 35.76 in
Weight
1665 kg / 3671 lbs
Distribution
42/58 % front / rear
Structure
High-strength tubular steel frame with carbon fibre components
Body
Carbon fibre, except roof and external door panels in steel
Suspension
4-wheel independent articulated quadrilateral system. Hydraulic shock absorbers and coaxial coil springs. Suspension with dual front and rear struts, antiroll, antidive and antisquat bar.
Brakes
4 self-ventilated rotors with pedal control, hydraulic transmission with dual independent circuits, one for each axle with vacuum servo. ABS antilock device + DRP function (Ceramic disks were optionally available)
Front
380 x 34 mm / 14.93 in
Rear
355 x 32 mm / 13.95 in
Steering type
Power-assisted rack and pinion, 3.5 turns lock to lock
Turning circle
12.55 m / 41 ft
Front tire size
245/35 ZR 18
Rear tire size
335/30 ZR 18
Type of tire
Pirelli P ZERO ROSSO with asymmetric unidirectional tread
Front wheel
8.5 x 18 inch
Rear wheel
13 x 18 inch
Type of wheel
Aluminum Hermera rims
Mirrors
External mirror with electrical closing and heating system, internal mirror with anti-blinding system
Rear spoiler
Electronically controlled
Type
V-12 60 degree, light-alloy block, Longitudinal central rear mounted, permantent four-wheel drive with viscous traction system
Distribution
Dual overhead camshafts
Main Bearings
7
Cyl.Capacity
6496 cc / 396 ci
Bore & stroke
88 x 89 mm
Intake system
Variable geometry with 3 operating modes
Valve gear
4 valves per cylinder, 4 overhead camshafts timed by 2 chains, Electronically controlled continuous timing variator.
Compr. Ratio
11
Max. power
640 Bhp at 8000 rpm
Max. torque
660 Nm at 6000 rpm
Cooling system
Two water radiators +oil cooler, variable geometry air inlet system (Lamborghini VACS) liquid cooled, with pressurized circuit
Ignition
Static type ingnition system with individual coils (on for each spark plug)
Emission contr.
Catalytic converters with lambda sensors
Electr. system
12 V
Fuel system
Lamborghini L.I.E. electronic control unit, multipoint, sequential timed, drive-by-wire
Fuel type
Unleaded 95 R.O.N.
Fuel consumption
20 Lit/100 Km
Lubrication
Dry sump
Type
Lamborghini six-speed + reverse manual all-synchromesh
Optional
E-gear automotic gearbox available on request only, now featuring a new dedicated 'Thrust' (acceleration programme) mode
Clutch
Dry-single plate with self adjusting hydraulic control
Disc diameter
272 mm / 10.69 in
1st gear ratio
3.091:1 - Max speed 103 Km/h or 64 Mph
2nd gear ratio
2.105:1 - Max speed 152 Km/h or 94 Mph
3rd gear ratio
1.565:1 - Max speed 204 Km/h or 127 Mph
4th gear ratio
1.241:1 - Max speed 257 Km/h or 160 Mph
5th gear ratio
1.065:1 - Max speed 299 Km/h or 186 Mph
6th gear ratio
0.939:1 - Max speed 340 Km/h or 211 Mph
Reverse gear ratio
2.692:1 - Max speed 0 Km/h or 0 Mph
Top speed
340 Km/h / 211 Mph
0 - 100 Km/h
3.40 sec.
Fuel
100 Liter / 26 Gallon
Engine oil
12 Liter / 3 Gallon
Cooling system
15 Liter / 4 Gallon
European MSRP
215,000 € (2006)
US MSRP
USD 313,600
Current value
$ 173,700 - $ 190,700
The LamboCARS.com article written by Mark Smeyers on the Murciélago LP640 ...
The official press release from Automobili Lamborghini SpA on the Murciélago LP640