Lamborghini Murcielago LP640

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    Lamborghini Murcielago LP640
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    Lamborghini Murcielago LP 670-4 is a super luxury high performance car meant for high-end users. Produced by Italian automaker Automobili Lamborghini, it is a two-door two-seat coupe. Murcipelago is the most extreme and fastest sports car in its class. The car carries with panache Lamborghini principles of purism, sport and function.

    Design and Interior
    Designers and engineers have worked hard to rework the interior and exterior design of the car. It has a tubular frame made from high-strength steel alloy with carbon fibre structural parts. It has independent front and rear double wishbones, anti-dive, anti-roll bars, and anti-squat. The new front and rear bumpers contribute significantly to its appearance. The exhaust system terminal has been put in the diffuser on the rear bumper. Rear lights are another innovation, enhances the distinguishing features.

    The design of the sides also deserves mention. The area behind the air intake on the right side is practically closed. A vast aperture on the left side features the cooling system of the oil radiator. With aerodynamically defined front and rear, this Lamborghini has a shape dictated by function.

    Price
    The car’s base price is US $313,000.

    Engine
    Murcielago is powered by 12 cylinders 6496cc engine that delivers a maximum power of 471 kW at 8000 rpm and a maximum torque of 650Nm at 5400 rpm. The car can attain a top speed of 340 km/hour. The car can gain the speed of 0-60 mph in just 3.4 seconds. The car features a modified six ratio gearbox as well as a tough rear differential and new axle shafts.

    Safety
    Cramic carbon brakes, with six piston brake calipers, can apply breaks with urgency. The car is equipped with driver and co-driver airbags to lessen the impact of collisions. The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), together with Electronic Brake Control (EBC) and Traction Control System (TCS) safeguards passengers in the event of accidents.

    Engine
    Type 12 cylinders V 60°
    Displacement 6496cc
    Bore and Stroke 88mm x 89mm
    Intake System Variable Geometry, 3 modes
    Valve Gear Chain driven, intake and exhaust valve continuously variable valve timing, electronically controlled
    Compression Ratio 11:01
    Maximum Power 471 kW at 8000 rpm
    Drivetrain
    Type of Transmission Permanent 4-wheel drive with viscous traction system and electronic traction control system.
    Gearbox Manual 6 speed + reverse
    Clutch Dry single plate 272mm

    Performance
    Top speed 340 km/h
    0-100 km/h 3.4 sec
    Dimensions
    Wheelbase 2665mm
    Overall length 4610mm
    Overall width 2058mm
    Overall height 1135mm
    Track 1635mm – 1695mm
    Weight 1665 kg
    Capacities
    Fuel Tank 100 litres
    Engine oil 12 litres
    Engine coolant 15 litres
     

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