The Lamborghini Murcielago is the ultimate example of an exotic sports car, featuring extreme styling, outrageous performance and sales in very small numbers. Now the Italian automaker is raising the bar with the all-new Murcielago LP 640. The new alphanumeric designator refers to the engine position—"longitudinale posteriore"—and its tremendous output of 640 horsepower. This is an increase of 60 horses over the outgoing generation of Murcielago—accomplished by increasing the displacement of the V12 engine to 6.5 liters, as well as a "coherent review of every engine component." Maximum torque of 487 lb-ft is achieved at 6000 rpm. With added power comes increased performance—62 mph in just 3.4 seconds on the way to a new top speed of 211 mph. Power is directed through all four wheels via a modified 6-speed manual transmission. All that power is handled with a revised suspension system as well as 18-inch alloy wheels fitted with Pirelli P Zero "Rosso" tires. Braking is also improved, with optional ceramic carbon brakes that have six-piston calipers. The bull's skin has also been reshaped. With even more aggressive looks, the new Murcielago features new front and rear bumpers, new rear taillights, a single rear exhaust incorporated into the rear bumper and, on request, the engine cover can be made from glass.
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