2010 Lamborghini Murcielago LP 650-4 Roadster

Drivetrain
Layout: Mid-Engine, AWD
Transmission: Paddle-shifted DSD Manuel
Differential: Electronically Controlled LSD

Engine
Type: Lamborghini V12
Induction: Naturally Aspired
Displacement: 6.5 Liters
Horsepower: 650 bhp
Torque: 487 lb-ft.

Exterior
Body type: 2 door, 2 seat, removable roof roadster
Performance
Acceleration: (0-100 km/h) 3.4 seconds
Speed: 205 mph





Lamborghini of late has been milking every dollar it can from the aging Murcielago with one special edition after another, counting on the supersports coupe and roadster to continue to sell to its clientele until the eventual introduction of an all-new top bull.

The latest in the line, in a limited run of 50 units that are sure to sell immediately, is the quickest and most dramatic modern-day factory Lambo to date, the 2010 Lamborghini Murcielago LP 650-4 Roadster.

The new 650-4 features the most powerful engine in a drop top Lamborghini to date, a version of the company's ubiquitous V12 massaged out to 6.5 liters and 650 horsepower. As the "-4" extension indicates, the Murcielago LP560-4 Roadster carries permanent all wheel drive which should help to keep it on the road in the hands of drivers whose wallets outweigh their skill.

AWD helps the heavier roadster version of the Murcielago make it to 100 km/h from a standstill in 3.4 seconds, all the way up to a top speed of 205 mph. For comparison purposes, the 2WD standard-trim Murcielago Roadster takes 3.8 seconds to reach 100 km/h.

All 2010 Murcielago LP 650-4 cars get identical exterior paint and trim, with flat gray main body color with orange and carbon accents. The V12 is housed amidships under a transparent cover so pedestrians and truck drivers can know what the driver is packing.

Contact Lamborghini for availability, but don't cross your fingers if you don't have serious clout in the car world. Once the limited run of 50 are gone, you'll just have to wait for the next special edition a couple months down the line.

-RSportsCars

Lamborghini releases first images of the Murciélago LP 650-4 Roadster

Official Automobili Lamborghini Press Release

Automobili Lamborghini has released the first photographs of a limited edition Murciélago LP 650-4 Roadster. The Roadster version of the Murciélago will offer an uprated 6.5 litre V12 engine that produces 650 hp (478 kW) along with permanent four-wheel drive: hence the model’s LP 650-4 moniker. With 660 Nm of torque, top performance is at 0-100km/h (0-62mph) in 3.4 seconds. The top speed is around 330 Km/h (205mph).

The special edition model will be produced in a limited volume (50 units only), with a Grigio Telesto exterior that combines grey bodywork with a special bright orange Arancio LP 650-4 featured on the front spoiler and sills. The LP 650-4 logo applied to the car’s exterior is recognition of the car’s increased power. The car features orange brake calipers and a transparent V12-engine cover, which shows off the V12 engine behind the driver.

Interior features echo the car's striking grey-and-orange exterior: besides the orange touches, there is an asymmetric dash design, with black Alcantara Nera on the driver's side, including door panel and central tunnel, and black leather Nero Perseus on the passenger's side.

The increased power of the Murciélago engine, from 640 to 650 hp, will be unique to the Murciélago LP 650-4 Roadster: it demonstrates even further the developments that Lamborghini is able to offer from a current engine, and creates the exclusive characteristic of the Murciélago LP 650-4 Roadster.

 

ehh. never cared much for lambos

 

as opposed to what? what kind of car do you prefer if money weren't an option?

 

audi r8, porsche gt3 rs, corvette zr1 would be the top picks i think

 

audi r8 is def up there on my list, but I would def take the Mur over the r8. The engineering is just beautiful.

 

the r8 is sexy though.

 

I do agree, the r8 is very sexy, but I adore the cuts and curves of the Murc

 

there are no curves man. just angles and more angles. cuts is a good word for it though.

 

Not really a Lambo fan either but whatever floats your boat unfo

 

Lamborghini, why bother proving your cars in racing when you can just pretend you did.

 

I would give my right nut for that car, and the leftone for GOOD insurance and gas money. No joke.

 

^yeahhh.. i wouldn't go THAT far.. but that is a very beautiful car.

audi r8 is SEX and definitely a dream car of mine.. but murcs are in a different league. They're like supercar royalty. r8 is more of a gallardo class

 

love it.

 

I would'nt push it out my bed ....................

 

whats not to like

 

lambos have never been my cup of tea too wild

 

I thought Murci was dead, its time to release a new top of the line bull.

 

They all look the same, just not for me. I'll take this though.

 

how can anyone not like this murcielago? it's ferocious and noisy and I recently read a comparison against a zr1--the murcielago handled much better thanks to its sophisticated awd but the corvette wasn't so bad other than its cheap looks compared to the Lamborghini.
I personally would pick its younger brother, the new gallardo lp something, due to being smaller and I think easier to live with in day to day basis.

 

my brother and I have had this argument since we were about 5 years old
He's a Ferrari guy, I'm a Lambo lover.

We finally came to an agreement: BOTH cars are amazingly good looking

The Lamborghini has always been like that super hot EXOTIC looking woman you meet on vacation that you can't wait to get alone.
The Ferrari is the curvy & beautiful model you see in magazines that you can take home to your family as well.

Just like women: everyone has their different tastes.

 

+1

 

If I had the dollars for a car in this league, it would not be near the top of the list.

 

meh I'd rather buy a Mclaren F1

But seriously that's really nice. IF I had the money and wanted a crazy drop top, I would get this.

 

Sexy as hell but would probably never buy if i became "wealthy"

 

**** paddleshifters. ugh.