2004 Lamborghini Murciélago Roadster
Automobili Lamborghini has unveiled the Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster, a derivative of the Murcielago coupe, at the 2004 Geneva Motor Show. Originally presented as a concept car at the Detroit Motor Show in 2003, the roadster version of the 200mph super car has already generated significant worldwide interest.
Continuing the tradition of Lamborghini’s 12-cylinder roadsters, which have included the Miura and the Diablo, the Murcielago Roadster is a direct descendent of the coupe version. Featuring the unmistakable Lamborghini styling, it harnesses the same power and speed, and delivers the same exceptional handling and safety features as the coupé. Designed for open-top driving, it includes a manually fitted roof.
Production will commence in the second half of 2004, with first UK deliveries in spring 2005.
In Detail
| submitted by | Richard Owen |
| price $ | $273 000 USD |
| engine | 60 Degree, Aluminum Alloy, V12 |
| position | Mid Longitudinal |
| aspiration | Natural |
| valvetrain | DOHC, 4 Valves per Cyl w/VVT & VIS |
| displacement | 6192 cc / 377.9 in³ |
| bore | 87 mm / 3.43 in |
| stroke | 86.8 mm / 3.42 in |
| compression | 10.7:1 |
| power | 432.5 kw / 580.0 bhp @ 7500 rpm |
| specific output | 93.67 bhp per litre |
| bhp/weight | 351.52 bhp per tonne |
| torque | 650 nm / 479.4 ft lbs @ 4000-5400 rpm |
| redline | 8000 rpm |
| body / frame | Carbon Fibre Body over Tubular Steel Frame w/Steel Roof & Steel |
| driven wheels | Permanent 4WD w/Viscous Traction |
| front tires | Pirelli P Zero ROSSO 245/35ZR18 |
| rear tires | Pirelli P Zero ROSSO 335/30ZR18 |
| front brakes | Vented Discs w/Power Assist, 4-Pot Calipers, ABS, DRP |
| f brake size | x 355 mm / x 14.0 in |
| rear brakes | Vented Discs w/Power Assist, 4-Pot Calipers, ABS, DRP |
| r brake size | x 335 mm / x 13.2 in |
| front wheels | F 45.7 x 21.6 cm / 18.0 x 8.5 in |
| rear wheels | R 45.7 x 33.0 cm / 18.0 x 13.0 in |
| steering | Rack & Pinion w/Power Assist |
| f suspension | Double Wishbones w/Coil Springs, Gas Dampers, Anti-Roll Bar |
| r suspension | Double Wishbones w/Coil Springs, Gas Dampers, Anti-Roll Bar |
| curb weight | 1650 kg / 3638 lbs |
| wheelbase | 2665 mm / 104.9 in |
| front track | 1635 mm / 64.4 in |
| rear track | 1695 mm / 66.7 in |
| length | 4580 mm / 180.3 in |
| width | 2045 mm / 80.5 in |
| height | 1135 mm / 44.7 in |
| transmission | 6-Speed Manual |
| gear ratios | 2.941:1, 2.056:1, 1.520:1, 1.179:1, 1.030:1, 0.914:1, :1 |
| final drive | 2.53:1 |
| top speed | ~330 kph / 205.1 mph |
| 0 – 60 mph | ~3.8 seconds |
| 0 – 100 mph | ~8.6 seconds |
| 0 – 1/4 mile | ~11.7 seconds |
