2007 Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Coupe

This Bull Runs Rampant

The Lamborghini Murciélago LP640 Coupe, the next evolution of the most extreme modern Italian supercar, comes stomping and snorting with even more power.

The Lamborghini Murciélago LP640 Coupe is the brand’s most extreme machine — named after a legendary fighting bull.

In the LP640 designation, “LP” stands for longitudinale posteriore. That is, the vehicle’s massive V12 engine is oriented north-south, like most engines, and it is behind the cockpit. The “640” denotes the amazing 640 hp the engine produces. That’s 60 hp more than the 2006 Murciélago Coupe, which the LP640 variant replaced. The extra power comes from a bump in engine displacement, from 6.2 liters to 6.5 liters. Lamborghini says the added power shaves 0.4 seconds from the 0-62 mph sprint, bringing it down to a scant 3.4 seconds. (Why 62 mph instead of 60 mph? That’s 100 kilometers per hour, which is a more familiar measure to Europeans.)

A more-aggressive front bumper with reshaped air intakes and a large spoiler underneath distinguish the LP640 Coupe from the previous Murciélago and make the bold design of the outgoing coupe even wilder. A redesigned rear diffuser encompasses twin exhaust pipes, and the taillights are now all red.

Lamborghini Murciélago LP640 Coupe Vehicle Summary

Owners can show off the heart of their beast with an optional clear engine cover. Archrival Ferrari has offered similar transparent paneling as standard equipment on its mid-engine models for more than two decades.

The Lamborghini Murciélago LP640 Coupe has an extra intake just ahead of the driver’s-side rear wheel that pipes cool air to the oil radiator. The 18-inch titanium wheels are new and lighter, wrapped in performance tires. Racing tires are optional.

Like its predecessor, the Murciélago LP640 Coupe has a permanent all-wheel-drive system with electronic traction control. AWD doesn’t just improve performance, it is essential to tame this high-powered monster. Under normal conditions, 70 percent of the engine’s power is sent to the rear wheels. During intense driving, up to 100 percent of the drive force can be sent to either the front or rear axles.

The Lamborghini Murciélago LP640 Coupe has an electronically controlled, adaptive suspension and six-speed manual transmission linked to a stronger rear differential and beefed-up axles. An automatic transmission that can be shifted manually, which Lamborghini calls “E-gear,” is optional. It offers two modes — thrust and sport — the latter having more-aggressive shift parameters for split-second gear changes.

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Massive brake discs — the front ones are roughly 15 inches in diameter — are a little larger than those on the outgoing coupe. Slightly thicker carbon-ceramic brake discs are optional and designed to reduce brake fade, where the brakes become less effective as the discs overheat from severe use, such as on a racetrack.

Like the previous model, the Lamborghini Murciélago LP640 Coupe features exotic carbon-fiber body panels, a steel roof and steel doors that scissor open in signature Lamborghini style.

The seats in the Murciélago LP640 Coupe have been redesigned for comfort and increased headroom. They incorporate quilted leather upholstery, as do the door inserts and ceiling. All Lamborghinis can be customized with carbon-fiber trim as well as other special materials and finishes in the cockpit.