- "With 631.2 HP, the flagship supercar from Lamborghini reached a top speed of 340 km/h."
- ―In-game catch text for the car, from GT7's car collection
The Lamborghini Murciélago LP 640 '09 is a supercar produced by Lamborghini. It appears in Gran Turismo 5, Gran Turismo 6, and Gran Turismo 7.
Colors[]
Twelve colors are available for this car:
- Bianco Isis
- Grigio Antares
- Grigio Avlon
- Grigio Telesto
- Nero Aldebaran
- Nero Pegaso
- Blu Hera
- Verde Draco
- Verde Ithaca
- Giallo Orion
- Giallo Evros
- Arancio Atlas
Description[]
- "Succeeding the awesome Lamborghini Diablo was the Murcielago, equipped with a V-12 engine. The LP 640 is a high performance version that was unveiled in 2006 with a 4-wheel drive and a 631.2 HP engine. And, did you know the basic structure of the engine is identical to that of the legendary Lamborghini Countach? In fact, the Murcielago was the last model to use this engine. It definitely belongs with the likes of the Countach and Diablo."
- ―In-game description of the car, from GT7's Brand Central
- "Even when compared to Lamborghini's other mid-engine V-12 models, this Murcielago stands out. It came equipped with the final iteration of the V-12, first developed for the legendary Countach.[2] The company's pride in its engine is evident in the name: the LP 640 refers to the V-12's 640 PS output. Power is transferred to all four tires, ensuring maximum traction and grip when you're ready to get serious."
- ―In-game description of the car, from GT7's Used Car Dealership
The Lamborghini Murcielago made its debut at the 2001 Frankfurt Motor Show as the flagship for the renowned Italian maker. It had big shoes to fill for it was succeeding the legendary V-12 supercars, the Countach and Diablo as the company's top model. The Murcielago, along with the V-10 powered Gallardo introduced at the 2003 Geneva Motor Show, represented a new era for Lamborghini, which blossomed under Audi AG's umbrella.
Five years later, at the 2006 Geneva Motor Show, Audi took the veils off a new, even meaner version of the Murcielago, the LP640[3]. The "LP" in its name stands for Longitudinale Posterion (Longitudinally rear-mounted), while the numerical designation refers to its 631 HP. Actually, the "LP" designation is a traditional one for Lamborghini, dating back to the days of the Countach. As mentioned earlier, the power of the car was 631 HP, up from the stock Murcielago's 572 HP. It came from a 6496-cc DOHC V-12 that transferred the power to all four wheels. The car's performance was nothing short of extraordinary, going from zero to 62 mph in 3.4 seconds and a top speed of 211 mph.
The styling of the Murcielago and Gallardo were penned by Luc Donckerwolke, and for the LP640[3], that original design was fine tuned, resulting in an edgier supercar-like shape. The most notable differences between the stock Murcielago and the LP640[3] were the front and rear diffusers and the integration of the exhaust tips within the bumper. The scissor-type doors opened upward, providing a family lineage to the Countach and Diablo. The LP640[3] lineup included an open-air roadster and a lightweight, high-performance limited-edition model called the LP670-4 Super Veloce.
Acquisition[]
| Game | Purchase location | Credits | Other methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gran Turismo 5 | Lamborghini Dealership (Lv. 13+) | 385,600 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 6 | Lamborghini Dealership | 385,600 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 7 | Lamborghini Brand Central Used Car Dealership |
385,600 386,700 |
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Trivia[]
- The car's sound in Gran Turismo 7 is based off of an example owned by YouTuber Paul Wallace (a.k.a. "Supercars of London"), who had his Murcielago, equipped with a Fabspeed straight-piped exhaust, being recorded by Polyphony themselves.