Murciélago LP 640: an innovative name that refers to the engine position (Longitudinale Posteriore – hence the ’LP’), as well as the impressive 640 CV power. The new version of this highly successful super sports car featured considerable upgrades in terms of body design and mechanics, to celebrate the innovation and cutting edge technology in the automotive domain reached by Lamborghini.
It was at the end of 2015. I was checking cars as usual online. On the site Von Braun Sportscars, a well-known dealer of sports cars in Sweden, I found this beauty! At this time, I had my Lamborghini Gallardo LP560, also in the white color ”Baloon White”. The Gallardo was a wonderful car, but I’ve always loved the shapes of the Murcielago. When this Murcielago LP640, also in the white color I like, came up for sale, I fell in love! A month later, the deal was completed and the love remains!
Photography by John Lystrand
The car is in fantastic original condition. No marks on bodywork, rims or interior. Always serviced continuously and never, during my ownership, driven in rain, on gravel or winter driven. The car is located in Kalmar in the south-eastern part of Sweden.
Curb Weight - 1 665 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity - 100L
Height - 1 135 mm
Length - 4 610 mm
Width - 2 058 mm
Colour - Balloon White
Front Tyres - 245/35 R18
Rear Tyres - 335/30 R18
Wheelbase - 2 665 mm
Rims - Hemera
Top Speed - 335 Km/h
Transmission Type - E-Gear
Gear Box - 6-Speed
Drive Type - AWD
Breakes - Ceramic Discs
Engine - Type V12
Horse Power - 632/8 000 rpm
Engine Oil - 12 L
Cooling System - 15 L
Engine Size - 6 496 cc
Have you ever wondered what font Lamborghini’s iconic logo is written in? La Macchina is the name of the font!
In March 2006, Lamborghini unveiled an updated version of the Murciélago at the Geneva Motor Show: the Murciélago LP 640. The new title incorporated the car’s name, along with an alphanumeric designation which indicated the engine’s orientation (Longitudinale Posteriore), and the updated power output. With displacement now increased to 6.5 litres, the engine was rated at 640 PS (471 kW; 631 hp) at 8,000 rpm. The exterior received a noticeable facelift, featuring revised front and rear fascias, and asymmetrical side air intakes, with the left side intake feeding an oil cooler. A new single outlet exhaust system incorporated into the rear diffuser, modified suspension system, revised programming, and upgraded clutch for the 6-speed ”E-Gear” automated manual transmission with launch control rounded out the performance modifications. Interior seating was also re-configured in order to provide greater headroom, and a new stereo system formed part of the updated dashboard. Optional equipment included Carbon fibre-reinforced Silicon Carbide (C/SiC) ceramic composite brakes, chrome paddle shifters and a glass engine cover. The car’s estimated fuel economy for the 6-speed manual variant is 8 miles per U.S. gallon (29 L/100 km) in the city and 13 miles per U.S. gallon (18 L/100 km) on the highway, making it the least efficient car in 2008 for city and highway driving.