The Epitome of Lamborghini's Dandy Spirit

RebirthLamborghiniThe "Murciélago," Lamborghini's flagship model, debuted in 2001. Based on this, a "Murciélago Barchetta" with a cut-off roof was unveiled as a show car at the 2003 Detroit Auto Show.
Fortunately, the captivating Barchetta did not remain a mere concept. It reappeared at the 2004 Geneva Motor Show as the production "Murciélago Roadster."

The low and wide silhouette, characteristic of a supercar, was enhanced with the sharp allure unique to a roadster. To maintain this, the canvas top was designed to be detachable. There were no apparent weaknesses stemming from the open-top design, and its acceleration performance was on par with the base coupe. In fact, the latest LP640 Roadster boasts a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 3.4 seconds, matching the coupe.

The engine is a 6.5-liter V12, and as the name suggests, it produces a maximum output of 640 ps. The 6-speed transmission is available in both manual and clutchless e-gear, allowing for effortless harnessing of the V12's robust power, making even urban traffic jams manageable.
Taming Lamborghini's most dashing gentleman is by no means a difficult task.

Lamborghini Murciélago LP640 Roadster

Body | Length 4610 x Width 2058 x Height 1132 mm
Engine | 6.5-liter V12
Max Output | 471 kW [640 ps] / 8000 rpm
Max Torque | 660 Nm [64.3 kgm] / 6000 rpm
Drivetrain | 4WD
Transmission | 6-speed manual, e-gear system
Price | ¥41,364,750 (Manual), ¥42,414,750 (e-gear)
(As of May 26, 2008)

BRAND HISTORY
As Italy's preeminent sports car manufacturers, FERRARI and LAMBORGHINI are often contrasted. This is entirely natural, as Lamborghini's very origin lies in the ambition to surpass Ferrari.

Ferruccio Lamborghini founded Automobili Lamborghini in 1963, at the age of 47. After amassing wealth through tractors and air conditioning post-World War II, Ferruccio owned numerous sports cars, none of which satisfied him. Ferrari was no exception. The famous anecdote recounts that when Ferruccio complained to Enzo Ferrari, he was dismissively told to "go back to driving tractors." This spurred Ferruccio to establish his own brand with the explicit goal of defeating Ferrari.

Lamborghini immediately introduced the advanced "350GTV" with its V12 engine and beautiful body at the 1963 Turin Motor Show, followed by the production "350GT" the next year. Subsequently, iconic models like the "Miura" and "Countach" were unveiled. However, due to setbacks in the tractor business and the impact of the oil crisis, the sports car maker bearing his name eventually changed hands.

Although Automobili Lamborghini changed ownership several times thereafter, it has experienced steady growth since coming under the Audi umbrella in 1998. Currently, the lineup includes the V12-powered "Murciélago" and the V10 "Gallardo."