Performance Review: Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 6.5 V12 - [2006]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Lamborghini Murcielago Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 6.5 V12 is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2006. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2007 Caparo T1 3.5l V8 and the 2006 Caparo T1 2.4 V8.This particular Lamborghini Murcielago has a 6496cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 12 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V12's includes the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12

The Murcielago shares its Petrol V12 engine configuration with the likes of the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12 and the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Coupe 6.5 V12. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Murcielago's All Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1665 kgs (3670 lbs) this makes the Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 6.5 V12 in the same weight category as the 2022 BMW Z4 M40i 3.0 Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Lamborghini Murcielago shares the same bhp with the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Convertible (650 bhp)

In terms of power the 6496cc 48V V12 engine produces 631 bhp (470 kW) @ 8000 rpm similar to the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Convertible (650 bhp) or the 2023 BMW i7 M70 xDrive G70 (651 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V12 throws out 487 lb-ft (660.2 Nm) @ 6000 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 6.2 V8 Petrol Hybrid C8 (470 lb-ft) or the 2023 BMW 3 Series M3 CS 3.0 Twin Turbo G80 (479 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Lamborghini Murcielago you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2012 Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series 6.2 V8 (401.2 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Lamborghini Murcielago.

The Lamborghini Murcielago has a Power to weight ratio of 378.9 bhp per ton and 292.4 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2006 Murcielago competing with the 2012 Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series 6.2 V8 (401.2 bhp per ton) or the 2004 Noble M400 3.0 V6 (400.9 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Lamborghini Murcielago generating around 292.4 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2000 Porsche 911 GT2 996 (317.3 lb-ft per ton) or the 2016 Mercedes GT R 4.0 V8 Bi-Turbo (316.5 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 3.50 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 3.6 secs, this made the Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 6.5 V12 as fast as the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Convertible (3.50 secs) the 2023 Aston-Martin Valour 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (3.50 secs) the 2022 Chevrolet Camaro SS 6.2 V8 (3.50 secs) the or the 2022 BMW 4 Series M4 CSL 3.0 Twin Turbo G82 (3.50 secs). This Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 6.5 V12 is also faster than the 2023 BMW i7 M70 xDrive G70 (3.60 secs) the 2020 Audi TT RS 2.0 Turbo (3.60 secs) the 2020 Iso Rivolta GTZ 6.2 V8 Supercharged (3.60 secs) the and the 2019 BMW X6 M Competition 4.4 V8 Turbo F85 (3.60 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Murcielago and the 2003 Aston-Martin DB9 5.9 V12

When talking about the performance of the Lamborghini Murcielago on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 10.86 secs @ 126.0 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2003 Aston-Martin DB9 5.9 V12 (10.81 secs), the 2005 Fisker Tramonto 5.4 V8 (10.81 secs), and the 2018 Audi A3 RS3 2.5 Turbo (10.81 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2006 version of the Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 6.5 V12 has a maximum speed of 211mph.

Top Speed of the 2006 Murcielago equals the 2005 Gumpert Apollo 4.2L V8 Twin Turbo (223 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2006 Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 6.5 V12 then how about the 2005 Gumpert Apollo 4.2L V8 Twin Turbo (223 mph), the 2009 Gumpert Apollo S 4.2 V8 Twin Turbo (224 mph), or the 2009 Noble M600 4.4L V8 (225 mph).

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