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(VIN:
ZHWBU16M83LA00712), Argento Luna Met. (PPG 2CT - 84 Pure Silver) / Nero
Perseus (Black) full Connolly leather
with
silver stitching and black carpeting, 6-spd. trans., 8,500
original miles, built 05/2003, in-service date of 11/24/2003 with
83
miles, sold new in Dallas TX, 6.2L mid-engine longitudinally mounted
light alloy DOHC 48 valve 60° V12 engine with
electronically
controlled intake and exhaust variable-valve timing,
titanium connecting rods, 575 hp @ 7,500 rpm., 650 ft-lb
torque
@ 5,400 rpm., bore x stroke: 87 mm x 86.8 mm, compression ratio
of 10.7:1, two water radiators + oil cooler, variable
geometry
air inlet system (Lamborghini VACS), Lamborghini Engine
Management System (LIE) with individual static ignition,
multipoint
sequential fuel injection, drive-by-wire with OBD on-board
diagnostic system - LIE has been designed, with a more
powerful
hardware (state of the art 32 bit microprocessor) and a very
sophisticated software. The ignition now features
individual
coils directly fitted on to the spark plugs; fuel injection
is sequential multi point, as in Lamborghini tradition. Lamborghini
Data
Acquisition System (LDAS) and diagnostic functions are integrated
in the system, pressurized circuit cooling system, VT
Viscous
Traction full time AWD system that can change torque
distribution front to rear, limited slip differential, rack and pinion
power
steering, dry single plate hydraulic self-adjusting 272 mm
clutch, tubular frame made from high-strength steel alloy with
carbon
fibre structural parts, carbon fibre and steel body, independent
front and rear double wishbone suspension with anti-
roll
bars and coaxial spring shocks, anti-dive and anti-squat
electronic shock absorber system with manual and automatic control
and
hydraulic lift on the front shocks to keep the front end from
scraping on steep driveways, electronically controlled rear spoiler
and
side air intakes, twin independent Brembo power vacuum assisted
hydraulic braking system with ventilated rotors (355 x
32
mm front and 335 x 32 mm rear), ABS + DRP on all 4-wheels and
4-piston red aluminium alloy calipers, dual free flow custom
exhaust
with dual 3-way catalytic converters and Lambda sensors, driver
and passenger front airbags (passenger airbag can be
disabled),
2-passenger 3-point seat belts, automatic climate control
with charcoal filter, intermittent windshield wipers, remote
trunk
release front and rear, central locking system with alarm and
engine immobilizer with LED warning lights (2 keys and 2
remotes),
power & heated exterior mirrors with power fold feature,
electroluminescent interior rearview mirror, dual power
windows
with driver side express down, tilt and telescoping steering
wheel, collapsible steering column, manual seats with
lumbar
support, aluminium pedals, full analog gauges, polished
aluminium shift knob and shift gate, a huge amount of carbon
fiber
is used on the exterior and on the top of the engine and the full
engine compartment, the entire body is constructed mainly
of
carbon fiber, except for aluminum doors and a steel roof, Alpine
in-dash AM/FM stereo system with CD, magnesium 18x8.5
&
18x13 rims with Pirelli P-Zero Rosso tires (245/35-18f &
335/30-18R) with Tread Measurements: DF: 7/32, PF: 7/32, DR:
6/32,
PR: 6/32 (10/32 is new tire tread depth), Lamborghini crest
center caps, cold a/c, battery charger / maintainer installed,
no
open recalls, 3,638 lb. dry weight, EPA fuel economy city/highway of
9 / 13 mpg., 26.4 gallon fuel tank, 2 owners since new,
clean
CarFax and AutoCheck reports, never smoked in, no known or
detectable paintwork, all books & manuals, all keys and
remotes,
service history from new, just had the local dealer perform
the 6 year service and inspection
09/29/2009 @ 8,269 miles,
very
original vehicle that is in
absolutely gorgeous condition
inside and out, paint and interior are in superb condition and almost
flawless,
carpeting still has
plastic covering it, extended
warranty and financing options available, the most powerful and the
most
desirable
Lambo in 2003, and
built late enough to ensure
missing the issues of the 2002's, Lamborghini claims that a Murcielago
can
accelerate from zero
to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds and
reach a top speed of 205 mph., making it one of the fastest production
vehicles
in the
world, new MSRP of approx. $313,000.00.
GEAR
RATIOS:
I
= 1:2.941
II
= 1:2.056
III
= 1:1.520
IV
= 1:1.179
V
= 1:1.1030
VI
= 1:0.914
reverse
= 1:2.529
WHEELBASE:
2,665 mm
OVERALL
LENGTH: 4,580 mm
OVERALL
WIDTH: 2,045 mm
OVERALL
HEIGHT: 1,135 mm
TRACK
(front-rear): 1,635 mm - 1,695 mm
WEIGHT:
1,650 kg
WEIGHT
TIMING SYSTEM: front 42% - rear 58%
The
Lamborghini Murciélago is a high performance sports car
produced by Italian automaker Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. and
designed by Luc Donckerwolke. It was introduced in 2001 as the
successor to the Diablo. The Murciélago is a two-door, two-seat
coupé. To celebrate the company's 40 years in operation, 50
special edition Murciélagos were built during the autumn of
2003. An open-top version called the Murciélago Roadster was
introduced in 2004 for the 2005 model year. The roadster features
similar performance to the coupé with a more aggressive rear
flank, as well as a considerably higher price tag.
The
Murciélago sports a 6.2-liter version of the Lamborghini V12
engine, a six-speed manual or six-speed sequential automatic
transmission, and four-wheel drive. It also has a rear spoiler that can
be raised to an angle of 70 degrees, side mirrors that fold in to
improve aerodynamics, and side scoops that automatically open to the
needed size to let in just the right amount of air needed to cool its
engine. The 2008 car's fuel economy is 8 mpg (U.S.) (29 l/100 km) city
and 13 mpg (U.S.) (18 l/100 km) freeway, making it the least efficient
2008 car for city and highway driving, according to the EPA.
The
coupé's base price is US $313,000, which is US $107,000 more
than its smaller sibling, the Lamborghini Gallardo.
In
2006 the Murciélago's engine was replaced by a stronger
6.5-liter engine and the car's name was changed to Murciélago
LP640. For the 2007 model year Lamborghini did the same with the
roadster model, which is now called Murciélago LP640 Roadster.
Both versions received a minor facelift.
The
name Murciélago (pronounced moor-thee-EH-la-goh in
traditional Castilian Spanish and moor-see-EH-la-goh in Spanish of
Latin America), means "bat" in Spanish, comes from a bull that survived
24 sword strokes in an 1879 fight at the arena of Córdoba, and
fought with such passion and spirit that the matador chose to spare its
life, a rare honor. In another Lamborghini tie-in, the bull was later
presented as a gift to Don Antonio Miura, who was a noted breeder and
whose bull ranch the Lamborghini Miura was named after, and went on to
sire a line of famous fighting bulls.
The
LP640 version was first shown at the Geneva Motor Show in March
2006, as a facelift for the coupé version. It features a 6.5
Liter engine, now producing 472 kW (642 PS/633 bhp), improving
performance substantially. Like the base Murciélago, the engine
is mounted "backwards", with the transmission in front of the engine
and the differential behind it, instead of a transaxle normally seen on
mid-engine cars. There were also a few minor external changes,
primarily to the low air intakes.
The
front and rear bumpers have been reshaped to channel air more
efficiently, and the new exhaust has been shaped into the rear diffuser
to minimize aerodynamic lift. The air intake on the left side has been
enlarged to accommodate the feeding of the oil cooler. The car's body
is made up of steel and carbon fiber, while underneath a revised
suspension has been added to keep up with the car's performance. It
also has an all-wheel-drive system that normally distributes 70% of the
torque to the rear wheels, but can allocate up to 100% to either end
depending on where the grip is running out. There are also new 18-inch
(460 mm) Hermera alloy wheels running huge 335/30 tires at the rear.
The LP640 retains the original car's scissor-opening doors. The LP640
coupè U.S. MSRP rests at $318,800.00.
Inside
the LP640, the seating has been reshaped to accommodate greater
headroom, while an upgraded instrument panel is flanked by an improved
stereo system.
The
LP640's optional equipment includes carbon ceramic brakes for
swifter braking, chrome paddle shifters and a glass engine cover which
shows off the LP640's engine.
A
special edition version of the Murciélago LP640 was introduced
at the Paris Motor Show. The Versace edition features a customized
all-white exterior and a matching white interior. However, a
one-of-a-kind black LP640 Versace and LP640 Roadster Versace were also
presented by the factory.
Lamborghini
announced the LP640 Roadster version at the 2006 LA Auto
Show.
LP
stands for Longitudinale Posteriore, referring to the
longitudinally-mounted, 6.5 L V12 engine, capable of producing up to
472 kW (642 PS/633 bhp) at 8000 rpm. Along with a new six-speed manual
transmission, which can come in Lamborghini's optional paddle shift
"E-gear" package, the LP640 can go from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in just
3.3 seconds: 0.4 of a second quicker than the previous
Murciélago. The LP640 is accommodated by an electronic Launch
control device called "Thrust."
The
new Lamborghini Murciélago LP640 Roadster was presented on
the 2006 Los Angeles Autoshow. It features the same engine as the LP640
coupé and replaces the 6.2 Liter Murciélago Roadster. The
only design changes were oil cooling vents behind the air intakes,
interior changes, and a reinforced body.
Presented
at the Paris International Autoshow, the Lamborghini
Murciélago LP640 Versace is a special edition version of the
LP640 Coupé, with all the same performance features. The only
difference is the two tone white-black trim, shown on both the exterior
and interior of the car. However, Lamborghini de Spa have also built 1
black LP640 & LP640 Roadster. It also features custom Versace
leather seating and a Gianni Versace logo plaque inside the vehicle.[5]
The Versace material costs $10,000 per seat. Lamborghini have also
announced that they will only produce 20 units of this model.
Spied
just recently, the highly rumored, Lamborghini Murciélago
SV, is officially underway. The Murciélago SV (SV referring to
Sport Veloce) drops the Viscous Traction 4WD system in favour of RWD,
much like the Diablo SV. The Murciélago SV is rumored to have 2
available spoiler sizes, save 100 kg (220 lb), and expecting an extra
40 horsepower over the Reventon. The Murciélago SV will be the
last model for Murciélago for a few years until the
Murciélago's successor is unveiled. The car is expected to be
unveiled at the Paris Motor Show later this year.
In
late 2003, Lamborghini announced a special 40th Anniversary Edition
of the Murciélago, following in the footsteps of their Countach
and Diablo Anniversary Editions. The limited production run of 50
vehicles featured enhancements including a limited-edition body color,
carbon-fiber exterior detailing, upgraded wheels , a new revamped
exhaust system, and a 40th Anniversary numbered plaque displayed along
the side. The interior featured a new leather trim and additional
electronic features.
The
Lamborghini Murciélago R-GT is a race-only version of the
Murciélago, developed jointly with Reiter Engineering and Audi
Sport. It has rear-wheel drive unlike the standard Murciélago to
comply with the FIA, ACO, and JAF rules. The car retains the standard
Murciélago V12, but has air restrictors to manage power. Its
acceleration and top speed are highly dependent on the gearing selected
for a particular race track.
In
March 2006 at the Super GT Suzuka 500 km, a Murcielago R-GT
specifically built for Super GT (and rebadged RG-1) for the Japanese
Lamborghini Owners Club (JLOC) recorded the first win ever for a
Murcielago when they earned a win in the GT300 class. In March 2007 in
the FIA GT Championship, the All-Inkl.com Racing Murciélago won
the Zhuhai 2 Hours.
In
December 2006, Reiter Engineering tested an upgraded Murcielago R-GT
LM, featuring redesigned body work and a new rear wing with less drag.
* Kobe Bryant's wife Vanessa is the only person in
the world to own a converted automatic Murciélago. The car was
given to her as a gift by her husband, but upon realizing she could not
drive a manual transmission, Kobe Bryant had the car
converted to an automatic. The estimated cost of the car after
conversion and customization was US$400,000.
* German tuner Hamann Motorsport produced a one-off
LP640 Roadster with enhanced aerodynamic components, new rear silencer,
new wheels and some interior enhancements.
* In the first season of Bullrun, a game show, Team
10 raced with a Murciélago.
* In the 2005 film Batman Begins, Bruce Wayne drives
a grey Murciélago. In the film's sequel The Dark Knight, he
drives a grey LP640. The Lamborghinis were noted to be an indirect
inspiration for the modern Batmobile as Murciélago is the
Spanish word for Bat.
A
Lamborghini Miura concept car was presented at the Museum of
Television & Radio on January 5, 2006 alongside the Los Angeles
Auto Show, though it was not present at the show itself. Instead, the
Miura officially debuted at the North American International Auto Show
two weeks later. It was the first design by new Lamborghini chief,
Walter de'Silva, and commemorates the 1966 introduction of the original
Miura in Geneva.
Lamborghini
president and CEO Stephan Winkelmann has denied the concept
will return the Miura to production, saying “The Miura was a
celebration of our history, but Lamborghini is about the future. Retro
design is not what we are here for. So we won’t do the Miura.”
Lamborghini's
own Reventón is a mid-engined sports car that
debuted at the 2007 Frankfurt Auto Show.[8] It will be the most
powerful and expensive Lamborghini to date, costing one million euro.
The official press release states that only 20 will be built, but it is
rumoured that the total number could be 100. The exterior styling was
inspired by the F-22 Raptor. Although the exterior is partially new,
almost the entire mechanics (including the engine) are taken directly
from the Murciélago LP640.
Picks: I have
tried
to find some rock pecks on this car and with the clear bra fitted I can
find none, the seats show patina from being sat on,
the
door sill kick plates have minor scuffing from ingress/egress, the
center console buttons show minor wear from fingernails and normal
use,
I have tried to find issues with the car and have had a hard time
- the carpet looks new, no scuffs under the bumper cover and the rims
are
perfect, the custom Larini exhaust sounds fantastic, nothing
else to reasonably
fault. Car is in FANTASTIC condition inside and out and
has
exhibited
no issues in the year we have owned
it.
Numerical Condition Evaluation:
(1 denotes Very Poor / Item needs replacement, 10 denotes Excellent / Showroom New)
PAINT: 9.9
BODY: 10
CONV. TOP: N/A
RIMS: 10
TIRES: 6.5
WINDSHIELD / GLASS: 10
LEATHER: 9.9
INT. CARPETING: 10
SERVICE RECORDS / OWNERSHIP HISTORY: 10
*Vehicle is located at BMI - more
information or photographs are available upon on request. While every
reasonable effort has been made
to ensure the
accuracy of the above data, mistakes regarding hp ratings, options,
etc. can be made. I have also done my best to be very
honest and very
critical about the cosmetic and mechanical condition of this vehicle.
Of course, it is not possible to pick-up on every single
detail or flaw.
Please keep expectations realistic as this is a pre-owned vehicle, and
I have personally found blemishes on brand new
undriven vehicles.
If you are an exceptionally detailed oriented person, please contact me
to verify any information directly, and I will do my
best to specifically
photograph anything you request and to answer any of your questions to
the best of my ability.
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