Lamborghini cars are traditionally named after famous bulls, and the name certainly fits.  They’re both immensely powerful creatures, and great care must be exercised around each of them if you’re looking to survive.  Certainly the cars from Sant’Agata Bolognese have gotten easier to drive since their introduction more than four decades ago, but they’re still ferocious and barely tamed.  Raw, not-too-refined and flat out amazing on the road-we wouldn’t have it any other way.  Look over this amazing, 1950 original mile, one owner pearlescent white LP640 here and tell us you don’t agree. 

In a continuation of Lamborghini's tradition of giving its cars names from the world of bullfighting, the Murciélago was named for a fighting bull that survived 28 sword strokes in an 1879 fight against Rafael "El Lagartijo" Molina Sanchez, at the Coso de los califas bullring in Córdoba, Spain. Murciélago fought with such passion and spirit that the matador chose to spare its life, a rare honor. The bull, which came from Joaquin del Val di Navarra's farm, was later presented as a gift to Don Antonio Miura, a noted local breeder; thus began the famed Miura line of fighting bulls, which provided the name for Lamborghini's first great car.

The base price of the car in 2007 was $313,100, but like most cars of this caliber you’re always looking for some extras.  Pony up $1875 for the two-tone Nero Perseus and Rosso Centarus color combination for your $4375 Alcantara interior, $1040 for the leather roof lining, $6500 for the carbon fiber accent package, $7020 for the transparent engine bonnet,  $13,000 for the carbon fiber brake package, $910 for the branding package (emblems,) $10,000 even for the E gear transmission and $6500 for the special order paint color, the horrifically named Balloon White.  Grand total sticker price before tax was $369,720-that’s a LOT of car. 

Now, obviously with so few miles service visits haven’t been a necessity, but the car’s up to date.  Lamborghini dealer Sport Auto in North Carolina serviced the car in April of this year, changing out the engine oil and filter as well as the transaxle fluid per the coupon #1 service.  While the car was there the oil dipstick, axle bolt and mega fuse recall campaigns were taken care of. 

Here’s some history:

The Murciélago is a four-wheel drive, mid-engined sports car. Its coupé body is especially low-slung, with its roof rising to just under four feet above the ground. The supercar features scissor doors, which contribute to its exotic image. First-generation Murciélagos, produced between 2001 and 2006, were powered by a 6.2-litre V12 which traces its roots back to the company's beginnings in the 1960s, while this LP640 has a new, clean sheet design. The rear differential is integrated into the engine unit, and the four-wheel drive features a central viscous coupler. Power was sent to the wheels through a six-speed manual. The Murciélago possesses an independent double-wishbone suspension design, and features a combination of carbon-fiber and steel bodywork. The rear spoiler and the air scoops integrated into the car's shoulders are electromechanically activated, and fold out from the body at high speeds to aid aerodynamic performance and provide additional engine cooling, respectively.

In March 2006, Lamborghini presented this new version of its halo car at the Geneva Motor Show; the Murciélago LP640. The new designation accompanying the car's name indicated the engine's position and orientation within the car (Longitudinale Posteriore, or "Rear Longitudinal"), and referenced the V12 engine's uprated power output; with its displacement increased to 6.5 litres, the engine in the new car makes 630 hp at an astounding 8000 rpm. The Murciélago's exterior received a minor facelift, with revised front and rear fascias and side air intakes. A new exhaust system is shaped into the rear diffuser, and the left-hand side air intake is enlarged to accommodate the oil cooler. A revised suspension , a launch control system, and an all-wheel drive system round out the performance modifications. A new 6-speed "E-gear" sequential automatic transmission became available as well. The LP640 wears 335/30 tires on its 13 inch wide rear wheels. Interior seating was reshaped to provide greater headroom, and an improved stereo system forms part of the updated dashboard.

If you’re looking for one of the premier cars on the road today, an instant classic which will stun crowds as much in 40 years as it does today, Murcielago is your car.  Few manufacturers can turn out such outrageous cars, and fewer still do it so well.  With nearly no miles, all original paperwork, up-to-date services and a gorgeous pearl white over red interior this car is as amazing standing still as it is at full speed.

Lamborghini cars are traditionally named after famous bulls, and the name certainly fits.  They’re both immensely powerful creatures, and great care must be exercised around each of them if you’re looking to survive.  Certainly the cars from Sant’Agata Bolognese have gotten easier to drive since their introduction more than four decades ago, but they’re still ferocious and barely tamed.  Raw, not-too-refined and flat out amazing on the road-we wouldn’t have it any other way.  Look over this amazing, 1950 original mile, one owner pearlescent white LP640 here and tell us you don’t agree. 

In a continuation of Lamborghini's tradition of giving its cars names from the world of bullfighting, the Murciélago was named for a fighting bull that survived 28 sword strokes in an 1879 fight against Rafael "El Lagartijo" Molina Sanchez, at the Coso de los califas bullring in Córdoba, Spain. Murciélago fought with such passion and spirit that the matador chose to spare its life, a rare honor. The bull, which came from Joaquin del Val di Navarra's farm, was later presented as a gift to Don Antonio Miura, a noted local breeder; thus began the famed Miura line of fighting bulls, which provided the name for Lamborghini's first great car.

The base price of the car in 2007 was $313,100, but like most cars of this caliber you’re always looking for some extras.  Pony up $1875 for the two-tone Nero Perseus and Rosso Centarus color combination for your $4375 Alcantara interior, $1040 for the leather roof lining, $6500 for the carbon fiber accent package, $7020 for the transparent engine bonnet,  $13,000 for the carbon fiber brake package, $910 for the branding package (emblems,) $10,000 even for the E gear transmission and $6500 for the special order paint color, the horrifically named Balloon White.  Grand total sticker price before tax was $369,720-that’s a LOT of car. 

Now, obviously with so few miles service visits haven’t been a necessity, but the car’s up to date.  Lamborghini dealer Sport Auto in North Carolina serviced the car in April of this year, changing out the engine oil and filter as well as the transaxle fluid per the coupon #1 service.  While the car was there the oil dipstick, axle bolt and mega fuse recall campaigns were taken care of. 

Here’s some history:

The Murciélago is a four-wheel drive, mid-engined sports car. Its coupé body is especially low-slung, with its roof rising to just under four feet above the ground. The supercar features scissor doors, which contribute to its exotic image. First-generation Murciélagos, produced between 2001 and 2006, were powered by a 6.2-litre V12 which traces its roots back to the company's beginnings in the 1960s, while this LP640 has a new, clean sheet design. The rear differential is integrated into the engine unit, and the four-wheel drive features a central viscous coupler. Power was sent to the wheels through a six-speed manual. The Murciélago possesses an independent double-wishbone suspension design, and features a combination of carbon-fiber and steel bodywork. The rear spoiler and the air scoops integrated into the car's shoulders are electromechanically activated, and fold out from the body at high speeds to aid aerodynamic performance and provide additional engine cooling, respectively.

In March 2006, Lamborghini presented this new version of its halo car at the Geneva Motor Show; the Murciélago LP640. The new designation accompanying the car's name indicated the engine's position and orientation within the car (Longitudinale Posteriore, or "Rear Longitudinal"), and referenced the V12 engine's uprated power output; with its displacement increased to 6.5 litres, the engine in the new car makes 630 hp at an astounding 8000 rpm. The Murciélago's exterior received a minor facelift, with revised front and rear fascias and side air intakes. A new exhaust system is shaped into the rear diffuser, and the left-hand side air intake is enlarged to accommodate the oil cooler. A revised suspension , a launch control system, and an all-wheel drive system round out the performance modifications. A new 6-speed "E-gear" sequential automatic transmission became available as well. The LP640 wears 335/30 tires on its 13 inch wide rear wheels. Interior seating was reshaped to provide greater headroom, and an improved stereo system forms part of the updated dashboard.

If you’re looking for one of the premier cars on the road today, an instant classic which will stun crowds as much in 40 years as it does today, Murcielago is your car.  Few manufacturers can turn out such outrageous cars, and fewer still do it so well.  With nearly no miles, all original paperwork, up-to-date services and a gorgeous pearl white over red interior this car is as amazing standing still as it is at full speed.