What is it?
2002 Lamborghini Murcielago
What's special about it?
The name Lamborghini pretty much says it all. The Murcielago (taken from the name of a famous bull known for being spared his life for his spirit in the ring) is the latest in a long line of exotic cars by this small Italian manufacturer. With signature Lambo styling cues like front-hinged doors and a low-slung body, the Murcielago looks to be a worthy follow up to its predecessor, the Diablo.
Not surprisingly, the spec sheet is an unabashed recipe for speed: carbon fiber body, mid-mounted 6.2-liter V12, six-speed transmission, all-wheel drive, 335/30 Z-rated tires. Look closer and you'll discover a driver-adjustable suspension, automatically deployed external cooling vents, three-position rear spoiler, even an axle-lifting system that can raise the front of the car at low speeds to clear those pesky speed bumps without scratching the undercarriage. All this high-tech gear adds up to a car capable of more than 205 mph and a 0-to-60 time of just under 4 seconds.
Of course, such capabilities can only be utilized for all too brief moments, so Lamborghini took extra care to design the Murcielago to provide an improved driving experience at all speeds. The door openings are larger, passenger space has increased, the climate control system has been improved, sound-deadening insulation has been made thicker. Luxury amenities like a premium audio system and navigation system are now optional. We wouldn't mind getting lost listening to nothing but the thrilling sounds of the wailing V12, but we're not likely ever to get that chance.
Why should you care?
The Murcielago is one of those rare examples of a car that makes you salivate at the mere thought of getting behind the wheel and feeling that big V12 rumble to life behind your back. Although its astronomical price and miniscule production numbers pretty much assure that that will never happen, just knowing that there are still manufacturers out there dedicated to building such machinery is a comforting thought to car enthusiasts everywhere. — Ed Hellwig
2002 Lamborghini Murcielago
What's special about it?
The name Lamborghini pretty much says it all. The Murcielago (taken from the name of a famous bull known for being spared his life for his spirit in the ring) is the latest in a long line of exotic cars by this small Italian manufacturer. With signature Lambo styling cues like front-hinged doors and a low-slung body, the Murcielago looks to be a worthy follow up to its predecessor, the Diablo.
Not surprisingly, the spec sheet is an unabashed recipe for speed: carbon fiber body, mid-mounted 6.2-liter V12, six-speed transmission, all-wheel drive, 335/30 Z-rated tires. Look closer and you'll discover a driver-adjustable suspension, automatically deployed external cooling vents, three-position rear spoiler, even an axle-lifting system that can raise the front of the car at low speeds to clear those pesky speed bumps without scratching the undercarriage. All this high-tech gear adds up to a car capable of more than 205 mph and a 0-to-60 time of just under 4 seconds.
Of course, such capabilities can only be utilized for all too brief moments, so Lamborghini took extra care to design the Murcielago to provide an improved driving experience at all speeds. The door openings are larger, passenger space has increased, the climate control system has been improved, sound-deadening insulation has been made thicker. Luxury amenities like a premium audio system and navigation system are now optional. We wouldn't mind getting lost listening to nothing but the thrilling sounds of the wailing V12, but we're not likely ever to get that chance.
Why should you care?
The Murcielago is one of those rare examples of a car that makes you salivate at the mere thought of getting behind the wheel and feeling that big V12 rumble to life behind your back. Although its astronomical price and miniscule production numbers pretty much assure that that will never happen, just knowing that there are still manufacturers out there dedicated to building such machinery is a comforting thought to car enthusiasts everywhere. — Ed Hellwig
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