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The Lamborghini Murcielago is the latest offering from the Lamborghini stable.

Here is what makes it so different from the others.

Engine


Type : V-12 @ 60 degree, light-alloy block, mid mounted (longitudal), permantent four-wheel drive with viscous traction system

Distribution : Dual overhead camshafts

Main bearings : 7

Cylinder Capacity : 6192 cc

Bore & stroke : 87 mm x 86.8 mm

Compression ratio : 10.7:1

Max. power : 580 bhp at 7500 rpm

Max. torque : 650 Nm at 5400 rpm

Cooling system: Two water radiators +oil cooler, variable geometry air inlet system (Lamborghini VACS)

Emission control: Catalytic converters with lambda sensors

Ignition : Electronic with integrated injection

Plugs :

Electrical system : 12 V

Alternator :

Fuel system : Lamborghini L.I.E., with individual static ignition, multipoint sequential fuel injection, drive-by-wire system, traction control system, OBD system

Fuel type : Unleaded 95 R.O.N.

Fuel consumption : City : 9 mpg, Highway : 13 mpg

Lubrication : Dry sump


Performance


In Miles :

0-60 mph: 3.6 sec

0-100 mph: 8.7 sec

Quarter Mile: 12.0 sec @ 121 mph

Skidpad: .90g

Top Speed: 205 mph

Braking, 60-0 mph: 122 ft

Slalom Speed: 65.7 mph

In Kilometers :

0 - 100 Km/h : 3.6 sec.

0 - 200 Km/h : 11.4 sec.

0 - 300 Km/h : 34.2 sec.


Drivetrain


Type : Lamborghini six-speed + reverse manual all-synchromesh Clutch : Dry-single plate with reduced pedal load.

Disc diameter : 272 mm

1st gear ratio : 2.941:1 Max. speed : 62 Mph at 7500 Rpm

2nd gear ratio : 2.056:1 Max. speed : 89 Mph at 7500 Rpm

3rd gear ratio : 1.520:1 Max. speed : 121 Mph at 7500 Rpm

4th gear ratio : 1.179:1 Max. speed : 157 Mph at 7500 Rpm

5th gear ratio : 1.030:1 Max. speed : 181 Mph at 7500 Rpm

6th gear ratio : 0.914:1 Max. speed : est 205 Mph at 7500 Rpm

Rev. gear ratio : 2.529:1 Max. speed :

Final drive ratio : 2.53:1

Chassis


Structure : Tubular frame made from high-strength steel alloy with carbon fibre structural parts

Body : Carbon fibre and steel

Suspension : Independent front and rear double wishbones, anti-roll bars, anti-dive and anti-squat, electronic shock absorber system with manual and automatic control

Brakes : All wheel Brembo, power vacuum, H system with ABS+DRP, aluminium alloy four cylinder calipers

Front : 355 mm x 32 mm

Rear : 335 mm x 32 mm

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

Front rim size : 8.5 inch x 18 inch

Rear rim size : 13 inch x 18 inch

Type : Three-piece SpeedLine

Mirrors : External mirror with electrical closing and heating system, internal mirror with anti-blinding system

Rear Spoiler : Electronically controlled


Dimensions


Wheelbase : 2665 mm (104.9 in)

Overall length : 4580 mm (180.3 in)

Overall width : 2045 mm 80.5 in)

Overall height : 1135 mm (44.7 in)

Front track : 1635 mm (64.4 in)

Rear track : 1695 mm (66.7 in)

Ground clear. : 135 mm (5.5 in)

Front overhang :

Rear overhang :

Weight : 1650 kg

Distribution : 42/58 % front / rear


Capacities


Fuel : 100 Lt

Engine oil : 12 Lt.

Cooling system : 15 Lt.

Luggage :


Cost


US : US $273,000

Europe : 230,000 Euro



Lamborghini Murcielago designed by : Luc Donckerwolcke.

Year of production : 2001, first car rolled out on the 18th of September 2001.

Murcielago built by : Automobili Lamborghini SpA.


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