{"id":382587,"date":"2020-12-04T13:24:58","date_gmt":"2020-12-04T13:24:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.supercars.net\/blog\/?page_id=382587"},"modified":"2024-03-23T18:33:54","modified_gmt":"2024-03-23T18:33:54","slug":"lamborghini-murcielago","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/all-brands\/lamborghini\/lamborghini-murcielago\/","title":{"rendered":"Lamborghini Murci\u00e9lago"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Lamborghini Murcielago<\/h1>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">The Bull That Ushered in a New Era<\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">2001 &#8211; 2010<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px\">The impact of Audi taking over Lamborghini in 1998 was most massively felt when Lamborghini launched the mighty Murci\u00e9lago. Since acquiring Lamborghini, Audi invested a lot of money to modernize the Sant&#8217;Agata factory and helped engineer the new Murci\u00e9lago. Its high quality standards and testing procedures improved the new generation Lamborghinis a lot, making them far more reliable and user friendly than the past. The <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18px\">Murci\u00e9lago<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18px\"> was clearly an evolution of the Diablo design, wand was also powered by a naturally aspirated V12, now bigger than ever thanks to being stroked-out to 6192 cc (6.2 liters). Over the years the V12 was upgraded as was the entire Murci\u00e9lago range. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"#block-wrap-42970\" rel=\"\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px\">Overview<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 18px\"> \/ <\/span><a href=\"#block-wrap-42128\" rel=\"\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px\">Featured<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 18px\"> \/ <\/span><a href=\"#block-wrap-35070\" rel=\"\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px\">The Story<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 18px\"> \/ <\/span><a href=\"#block-wrap-38552\" rel=\"\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px\">Variants<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 18px\"> \/ <\/span><a href=\"#block-wrap-38340\" rel=\"\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px\">Models In-Depth<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 18px\"> \/ <\/span><a href=\"#block-wrap-83000\" rel=\"\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px\">Specs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 18px\"> \/ <\/span><a href=\"#block-wrap-81353\" rel=\"\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px\">Image Gallery<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 18px\"> \/ <\/span><a href=\"#block-wrap-80739\" rel=\"\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px\">More Updates<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/2002-Lamborghini-Murcielago-001-1536.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;What Lamborghini has built with the Murci\u00e9lago&#8230; is a fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants supercar that is actually rather easy to drive fast.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><small>&lt;p&gt;Jeremy Clarkson (Top Gear)&lt;\/p&gt;<\/small><\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">The Story. Lamborghini Murcielago History &amp; Evolution<\/h1>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Lamborghini Murcielago Variants<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px\">The new Lamborghini, which was known only as the L147 project during development, was first unveiled during an awesome show at the foot of the Etna volcano on Sicily. It had a mid-mount V12 engine, the transmission following the manufacturer\u2019s typical arrangement with the gearbox located in front of the engine and the rear differential \u201cintegrated\u201d in the powertrain, permanent 4WD with a central viscous coupling. The rather controversial styling of this new Lamborghini stirred some emotions from both owners and enthusiasts all over the world. Over the years the V12 engine in the Murcielago was upgraded as was the entire Murci\u00e9lago range.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Lamborghini Murci\u00e9lago Special Editions &amp; Race Variants<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px\">Below is a list of the Lamborghini Murci\u00e9lago Special Editions. This was the first time we saw Lamborghini really add special editions to the range in some real schedule. Each of these Murci\u00e9lago variants have their own unique features and designs that separate them from your standard production Murci\u00e9lago models.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpdt-c\">\n    <div class=\"alert alert-danger m-10\" role=\"alert\">\n        <span class=\"wdt-alert-title f-600\">Error<br><\/span>\n        <span class=\"wdt-alert-subtitle\">You are trying to load a table of an unknown type. Probably you did not activate the addon which is required to use this table type.<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&#8220;The Murcielago is a car that defines an era and a brand. It is a statement of intent, a supercar without compromise, a car shaped by passion and engineering brilliance.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><small>&lt;p&gt;Car Magazine&lt;\/p&gt;<\/small><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lamborghini Murcielago The Bull That Ushered in a New Era 2001 &#8211; 2010 The impact of Audi taking over Lamborghini in 1998 was most massively felt when Lamborghini launched the mighty Murci\u00e9lago. Since acquiring Lamborghini, Audi invested a lot of money to modernize the Sant&#8217;Agata factory and helped engineer the new Murci\u00e9lago. Its high quality standards and testing procedures improved the new generation Lamborghinis a lot, making them far more reliable and user friendly than the past. 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