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What is it?
2007 Lamborghini Murciélago LP640 Roadster
What's special about it?
What's not special about it? Just look at it. The 2007 Roadster version of the 2006 Murciélago LP640 is largely hand-constructed of steel, carbon fiber and leather; packs a 640-horsepower midmounted V12; and runs to 60 mph in a claimed 3.4 seconds on the way to a top speed of 205 mph — 0.1 second and 7 mph slower than the fixed roof version.
Just as on the closed LP640, the 6.5-liter 60-degree V12 engine now sports a horsepower increase from 580 hp to 640 hp at 8,000 rpm and a maximum torque improvement from 479 to 487 pound-feet at 6,000 rpm. The augmented power output comes from a redesigned crankshaft, cylinder heads and a larger oil cooler. A throttle-by-wire system and continuously variable valve timing ensure that drivability is maintained despite the car's ability to alter the earth's axis. Of course, the new six-speed transmission, rear differential and half-shafts have been beefed up to handle the engine's newfound power increase. The viscous all-wheel-drive system continues to send 160 hp to each of the four monstrous spinning-blade wheels, but can direct as much as it needs (to a maximum of 100 percent) to either front or rear axles.
There's more to the LP640 Roadster's design than merely removing the roof from the Murciélago. Besides the unique engine cover, redesigned front and rear bumpers are specific to the open-air version. The rear diffuser cleanly integrates the sonorous single exhaust tip below distinctive, new taillights.
Like the closed version, the asymmetrical sides of the LP640 Roadster incorporate uniquely sized scoops for the intake air on the right and the oil cooler on the left. Inside, the instrument panel has been redesigned with new display graphics. Also, a Kenwood audio system accepts DVD, MP3 and WMA media and features a 6.5-inch screen with satellite navigation the only option. The impeccable leather shows off the requisite Q-cintura (lozenge-shaped) stitching that has become synonymous with Lamborghini. The cockpit is still tailored to the needs of the driver.
With its characteristic wing doors, the body itself is still made of steel and a composite carbon honeycomb material. The newly designed frame also is constructed largely from carbon and steel but features a distinctive new reinforcement structure in the engine area and automatically deployed, concealed roll hoops. Carbon-ceramic discs and six-piston brake calipers ensure the LP640 Roadster stops as assuredly as it goes.
All this style and substance can be yours for $350,000.
What's Edmunds' take?
As if a Lamborghini, any Lamborghini, weren't enough of a statement, the LP640 Roadster clearly affirms that its buyers value outrageousness, extraordinary performance and tousled hair, not necessarily in that order. — Chris Walton
What is it?
2007 Lamborghini Murciélago LP640 Roadster
What's special about it?
What's not special about it? Just look at it. The 2007 Roadster version of the 2006 Murciélago LP640 is largely hand-constructed of steel, carbon fiber and leather; packs a 640-horsepower midmounted V12; and runs to 60 mph in a claimed 3.4 seconds on the way to a top speed of 205 mph — 0.1 second and 7 mph slower than the fixed roof version.
Just as on the closed LP640, the 6.5-liter 60-degree V12 engine now sports a horsepower increase from 580 hp to 640 hp at 8,000 rpm and a maximum torque improvement from 479 to 487 pound-feet at 6,000 rpm. The augmented power output comes from a redesigned crankshaft, cylinder heads and a larger oil cooler. A throttle-by-wire system and continuously variable valve timing ensure that drivability is maintained despite the car's ability to alter the earth's axis. Of course, the new six-speed transmission, rear differential and half-shafts have been beefed up to handle the engine's newfound power increase. The viscous all-wheel-drive system continues to send 160 hp to each of the four monstrous spinning-blade wheels, but can direct as much as it needs (to a maximum of 100 percent) to either front or rear axles.
There's more to the LP640 Roadster's design than merely removing the roof from the Murciélago. Besides the unique engine cover, redesigned front and rear bumpers are specific to the open-air version. The rear diffuser cleanly integrates the sonorous single exhaust tip below distinctive, new taillights.
Like the closed version, the asymmetrical sides of the LP640 Roadster incorporate uniquely sized scoops for the intake air on the right and the oil cooler on the left. Inside, the instrument panel has been redesigned with new display graphics. Also, a Kenwood audio system accepts DVD, MP3 and WMA media and features a 6.5-inch screen with satellite navigation the only option. The impeccable leather shows off the requisite Q-cintura (lozenge-shaped) stitching that has become synonymous with Lamborghini. The cockpit is still tailored to the needs of the driver.
With its characteristic wing doors, the body itself is still made of steel and a composite carbon honeycomb material. The newly designed frame also is constructed largely from carbon and steel but features a distinctive new reinforcement structure in the engine area and automatically deployed, concealed roll hoops. Carbon-ceramic discs and six-piston brake calipers ensure the LP640 Roadster stops as assuredly as it goes.
All this style and substance can be yours for $350,000.
What's Edmunds' take?
As if a Lamborghini, any Lamborghini, weren't enough of a statement, the LP640 Roadster clearly affirms that its buyers value outrageousness, extraordinary performance and tousled hair, not necessarily in that order. — Chris Walton
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