Lamborghini Murciélago
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The Lamborghini Murciélago is a sports car produced by Italian automotive manufacturer Lamborghini between 2001[9] and 2010. Successor to the Diablo and flagship V12 of the automaker's lineup, the Murciélago was introduced as a coupé in 2001. The car was first available in North America for the 2002 model year. The Murciélago was Lamborghini's first new design in eleven years, and was also the brand's first new model under the ownership of German parent company Audi, which is owned by Volkswagen. The car is designed by Peruvian-born Belgian Luc Donckerwolke, Lamborghini's head of design from 1998 to 2005.[10]
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Manufacturer | Lamborghini |
Production | 2001–2010[1] |
Model years | 2002–2010 |
Assembly | Italy: Sant'Agata Bolognese |
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Class | Sports car (S) |
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Layout | Longitudinal, mid-engine, all wheel drive |
Doors | Scissor |
Related | Lamborghini Reventón |
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Engine | 6.2 L–6.5 L Lamborghini V12 |
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Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,665 mm (104.9 in) |
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Height | 1,135 mm (44.7 in) |
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Chronology | |
Predecessor | Lamborghini Diablo |
Successor | Lamborghini Aventador |
A roadster variant was introduced in 2003, followed by the more powerful and updated LP 640 coupé and roadster and a limited edition LP 650–4 Roadster. The final variation to wear the Murciélago nameplate was the LP 670–4 SuperVeloce, powered by the largest and final evolution of the original Lamborghini V12 engine. Production of the Murciélago ended on 5 November 2010, with a total production run of 4,099 cars.[1] Its successor, the Aventador, was unveiled at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show.[11]