Lamborghini, Murciélago

The Lamborghini Murciélago is a limited-production sports car produced from 2001 to 2010. It was designed by Lamborghini's chief designer, Frank Stephenson, and was named after a type of Spanish fighting bull.

Design and Features:

• The Murciélago has a sleek and aggressive design, with a long hood, short rear deck, and distinctive scissor doors that open upwards.
• The car is powered by a 6.2-liter V12 engine, producing 572 horsepower at 7,100 rpm.
• It features an all-wheel-drive system, called the "Visco-Dynamic" system, which sends power to all four wheels for improved traction and stability.
• The interior is trimmed in high-quality leather and Alcantara, with a distinctive red stripe running along the dashboard.

Performance:

• The Murciélago can accelerate from 0-60 mph in just 3.2 seconds, and reach a top speed of over 200 mph (electronically limited to 205 mph).
• It has a manual six-speed transmission and a hydraulic hand-operated clutch.
• The car's V12 engine is mated to an all-wheel-drive system that provides exceptional traction and stability.

Production and Variants:

• A total of 4,099 Murciélagos were produced during its production run from 2001 to 2010.
• There were several variants of the Murciélago produced, including the Roadster (convertible), the LP640 (a higher-performance version with a more powerful engine), and the SV (Super Veloce) edition.

Price and Collectibility:

• The Lamborghini Murciélago was priced at around $250,000 to $300,000 when new.
• The car has become highly collectible, particularly in its later years of production, due to its rarity and performance capabilities.
• Prices for used Murciélagos have increased significantly over the years, with examples from 2005 or later commanding upwards of $400,000.

Awards and Recognition:

• The Lamborghini Murciélago won several awards during its production run, including the "Best Super Car" award at the 2001 Geneva Motor Show.
• It was also featured on the cover of numerous car magazines, including Car and Driver and Motor Trend.