Type : Lamborghini Murciélago LP640
Years built : 2006 -
Production : just entered production
Chassisnr. : n.a.
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 (104.9 in)
Overall length : 4610 mm (181.5 in)
Overall width : 2058 mm (81.0 in)
Overall height : 1135 mm (44.7 in)
Front track : 1635 mm (64.4 in)
Rear track : 1695 mm (66.7 in)
Ground clear. : n.a.
Front overhang : 1005 mm (39.6 in)
Rear overhang : 910 mm (35.8 in)
Weight : 1665 kg
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 rotor : (steel brake lines) 380 x 34 mm
Front calliper cylinders : (steel brake lines) N.8 (32-28 mm / 32-28 mm)
Rear rotor : (steel brake lines) 355 x 32 mm
Rear calliper cylinders : (steel brake lines) N.4 (40-44 mm)
Front rotor : (Ceramic rotors) 380 x 38 mm
Front calliper cylinders : (Ceramic rotors) N.6 (32-36-38 mm)
Rear rotor : (Ceramic rotors) 380 x 38 mm
Rear calliper cylinders : (Ceramic rotors) N.6 (32-36-38 mm)
Handbrake : Mechanical, acting on rear wheels
Steering type : Power-assisted rack and pinion, 3.5 turns lock to lock
Turning circle : 12.55 m (41.18 Ft)
Front tyre size : 245/35 ZR 18
Rear tyre size : 335/30 ZR 18
Type : Pirelli P ZERO 'ROSSO' with asymmetric unidirectional tread
Type : Pirelli P ZERO 'Corsa' (Racing) tyres were optionally available
Type : Pirelli P 'Scottozero' (Sub Zero) winter tyres were under development
Front rim size : 8.5 x 18 inch
Rear rim size : 13 x 18 inch
Type : 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
Timing : 4 valves per cylinder, 4 overhead camshafts timed by 2 chains
Electronically controlled continuous timing variator (int. and ex.)
Cyl. Capacity : 6496 cc
Bore & stroke : 88 x 86.8 mm
Compr. ratio : 11(+/- 0.2):1
Max. power : 640 hp (471 kW) at 8000 rpm
Max. torque : 660 Nm at 6000 rpm
Cylinder heads and engine block : Aluminum
Intake system : Variable geometry with 3 operating modes
Cooling system: Two water radiators +oil cooler, variable geometry air inlet system (Lamborghini VACS) liquid cooled, with pressurized circuit
Emission contr.: Catalytic converters with lambda sensors
Ignition : Static type ingnition system with individual coils (on for each spark plug)
Plugs : n.a.
Electr. system : 12 V
Alternator : n.a.
Fuel system : Lamborghini L.I.E. electronic control unit, multipoint, sequential timed, drive-by-wire
Fuel type : Unleaded 95 R.O.N.
Fuel cons. : City : 9 mpg, Highway : 13 mpg
Lubrication : Dry sumps
Recovery pumps : 2 gear pumps
Delivery pump (high pressure) : 1 gear pump
Type : Lamborghini six-speed + reverse manual all-synchromesh
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
1st gear ratio : 3.091:1 Max. speed : 103 Km/h (64 Mph)
2nd gear ratio : 2.105:1 Max. speed : 152 Km/h (94 Mph)
3rd gear ratio : 1.565:1 Max. speed : 204 Km/h (127 Mph)
4th gear ratio : 1.241:1 Max. speed : 257 Km/h (160 Mph)
5th gear ratio : 1.065:1 Max. speed : 299 Km/h (186 Mph)
6th gear ratio : 0.939:1 Max. speed : 340 Km/h (211 Mph)
Rev. gear ratio : 2.692:1 Max. speed : n.a.
Final drive ratio : n.a.
Top speed : 340 Km/h (211 Mph)
0 - 100 Km/h : 3.4 sec.
Capacities :
Fuel tank : 100 Lt
Engine oil : 12 Lt.
Cooling system : 15 Lt.
Gearbox oil : 3.5 Lt.
Front differential oil : 1 Lt.
Rear differential oil : 2.5 Lt.
Price : European MSRP in 2006 215,000 Euro
US MSRP in 2006 $ 270,000