The exuberant aesthetics of the Diablo GT is more appropriate. Since the Lamborghini brand has been absorbed by the Volkswagen group, were given the ailerons, spoilers and other appendages more or less aerodynamic accessories store obsolete. Back to the clean lines and geometric shapes. This is the Belgian designer Luc Donckerwolke, Audi defector, who was in charge of the operation. Significantly longer than a Diablo GT (4.58 m against 4.43 m), the Murcielago, however, gives the impression of being smaller, but its unusual width (2.05 m) and its low height (1, 14 m) make it very impressive.
A quick scan lets out some sights. Thus, the two side vents open automatically when the water temperature reaches 98 ° C or if the outside temperature exceeds 40 ° C and retract when the speed of the car back down to 10 km / h. Similarly, the small rear spoiler, wisely built into the body as the car does not exceed 130 km / h, unfolds to 50 ° of 130 km / h to 220 km / h and reaches its maximum angle (70 °) beyond. In the Murciélago, the box asks you specifically practice each downshift, and believe me, this is not a chore. Handle the super shifter wire former in its chrome grille is a reward. The new six-speed gearbox of the Murciélago is a big improvement compared to that, heavy and slow, a Diablo. On the small Italian circuit where we made contact with the Murciélago, she found all her beautiful and allows you to enjoy, at least partially, to the charms of its V12, profoundly changed.
Lamborghini Murcielago engine capacity increased to 6 192 cm3 and it benefits from recent improvements: variable valve timing, electronic throttle, all the while meeting all current emission standards. It develops 580 hp at 7 500 rpm, making it the most powerful engine mounted on a production car, and delivers a monstrous torque of 66.2 mkg at 5 400 rpm. Lamborghini announces zero to 100 km / h in 3.8 s and a top speed exceeding 330 km / h. With this formidable Murciélago, which will be made to 400 copies per year Lamborghini are again able to compete with Ferrari. This is good news, especially since the revival of the Italian brand is on track. In 2003, a more “modest” ten-cylinder engine produced 1 700 copies per year is available.
Engine
Maximum torque (mkg @ rpm) : 66.2 to 5 400
Maximum power (hp at rpm) : 580 to 7 500
Type : 12 V
Weight
Total weight (kg) : 1 650
Transmission
Transmission : 6 speed
Type : Permanent full
Performances
From 0 to 100 km / h : 3.8
Max Speed (Km / H) : + 330
