Lamborghini Murciélago - 18 Pics + Video

Lava stone was the backdrop, voices of the underworld were calling him. With a dark spectacle on mount Etna the new super sports car from Lamborghini has been introduced to the media this weekend.

http://www.babez.de/pics/murc.jpg 18 Pics + Video (http://www.classicdriver.de/uk/magazine/3300.asp?id=10828)

That thing is absolutely amazing! Is it the Diablo's Replacment?

i dunno....it doesnt look that great to me. it sorta resembles the buggati 16/4 veyron. it needs 4 tailpipes. the taillights are messed up too... just IMO though....

car_alex : Big props to you for the info man! :D

Just some info for all of you guys:
Alex is the webmaster at www.babez.de and I think is the main man at Classic Driver. I have much respect for him :) CD is really an amazing online magazine.
[Alex, sorry if you didn't want me to post this.. I couldn't resist :)]

so i'm guessing the url is www.classicdriver.com ??

indeed :)

While I like the look of my VT Millennium Roadster better, my guess is that this is somewhat of an even better all around car, but then again it is not easy to compare near perfection.

I sure hope they have plans for a convertable version, which is the main reason I bought the Roadster instead of a 6.0.

I eagerly await more stats on Weds.

..slag..

the New lambo has lost the Lamborghini individuality trade mark.....

its like a copy of the Bugatti and a big brother of the Audi TT, its very nice and agressive, but i don't think compare to the Diablo and the once a life time Countach any better

I think it is awsome man!!! And probally with more pictures it will be even more awsome.... I'll give it a 9/10!

I dont know waht to think about it, but i do know this... it kinda reminds me of the new toyota celica.... :(

well i do think it will look a shit load better when they paint it red with a tan leather interior and they definatrly have to do something about adding a spolier..... anyone know where this thing is gonna be sold and for how much??

anyways, if you guys are looking for more peoples opinions on this car, go to the supercars forums at http://216.66.74.145/Msg?viewForum=true&forumID=1

needs a spolier....

shadeone

Thanks guys...

you are right...

Babez is just aportal page for classicdriver and I think we are doing a great job at www.classicdriver.com, so visit classicdriver so we can give you more information. by the way - lamborghini.de invited us to drive the new lambo after the IAA in germany...
can´t wait to drive it...

alex

well i tried in paint shop pro, but it didnt really come out how i wanted it.. but you get the general idea....

Oh shit...this baby looks good in red too!! :frog:

it will be $320,000 Euros. Check www.carclassic.com

What an absolute POS! I *hate* this car. If that's what Audi bring to the table, bring back the near-bankrupt Lamborghini! At least they designed something that *looked* aggressive in the original Canto (jet engine). I didn't like it, but I respect it's PASSION.

PASSION. Funny word that. Notably absent from most Audi designs. At best this is a compromised mess, something Toyota would come up with not an Italian company. Still the designer was responsible for the Audi A2 (and even worked for Skoda I hear). Nuff said.

It doesn't even GO much better. I used to laugh at companies like Pagiani with their Zonda. They have no heritage, but this Murchilachiogog thing proves that heritage doesn't really make much difference. If it makes no difference, I'll go with the Pagiani - it kicks ass looks wise and take NO prisoners in performance.

I'm sorry, but at best this car is BORING to look at. Lamborghini has lost it's way. To be honest, it has actually upset me so much I can't really talk much more.

Anyone wanna buy a Diablo SV Strosek? I think a change of brand is in order :(



CA

Yeah CA, i agree........

Hey, u don't have to sell the car coz you don't like the new Lamborghini, the Diablo and the Countach are still very much - Lamborghini...


Oh yeah, i'll sent you a new mail about a new survey i did... may give you a better idea about AUS market....

Wut about that Bombing in USA man, i feel sorry for these people in the building man!!! FUCK THAT~!!!!

oh well.....

CA..the more I look at it, the more I too am disappointed with the look of this thing. It simply pales in comparison to the look of the Diablo or even the Countach.

I can't imagine trading in my Roadster for this car or spending the near 300K US to get one.

..slag..

I agree that the design of the car is by far more tame than the Diablo. It lacks the brutal looks that are synonymous with Lamborghini. But when I judge the new Murcielago, I put into consideration that lamborghini built this car to compete in a lower class (360 Modena). The Murcielago is in a totally different class than its Diablo predecessor. I don't think it is fair to compare the new Lambo to the old Diablo. It would be like comparing a Ferrari 360 Modena with a Ferrari F-50.
Even though I think the rear of the car is mis-shaped I would still drive the new Lambo.

i think it looks good

While many of you here certainly know more about cars than I do, I have to question how Lamborghini expects a hard top car costing about $300,000 US to compete with the convertable and less costly(if you can find one) Modena 360 ?!?

I was under the impression that Lamborghini is planning to come out with a smaller and less costly convertable to compete vs Ferrari ?

..slag..

Originally posted by ChristAlmighty
At best this is a compromised mess, something Toyota would come up with not an Italian company.Funny you should say that. It looks like a Lamborghini Celica to me. :( :rolleyes:

im quite impressed with this Murciélago, but i still prefer the older bodies tho:smoka:

I like it better now, but it needs a complete restyle, IMO. Its uninspired, expecially from the rear. Too bad, they had the chance to be so much more.

Can you download the video, so it isnt streaming??

nice but i seen them before

that thing is pretty ugly actually....

When the car first came out, I was vastly disappointed, but the more I see of the car the more I like it. I must agree with several other posts, the new car leaves a lot on the table of what could have been done rather than what WAS done, but that will have to be that...

As for the posting about competing with the Ferrari 360 Modena, that is not the case at all. There is another car on the drawing board, possibly prototype construction stage, that will take up that issue. It is the P140 we have been hearing years about and have seen several attempts at romancing that idea. The Cala, the P140 concept back in Chrysler days and others, that did not make it to the public eye. All of which just didn't quite capture what Lamborghini is all about...extremes.

There are several technical advancements that Lamborghini has long needed with the advent of the Murcielago. The motor is an excellent achievement. The 6.2 liter will prove to be one of those powerplants that will go down in history as a legend. It is that advanced. It blends todays technology benefits of variable cam advance and engine control with a V12 that has always been known for its torque, sound, and decent reliablity. Hopefully, the quality is such that the quality and reliability will be even further enhanced.

One new gismo that I am not impressed with is the variable intake scoops. The scoops are hinged, which is more of a novelty than anything, but my problem arises from the fact that the material that completes the scoop when it is fully open is a fabric material. Unpaintable, and very prone to deterioration over a very short period of time. It reeks of cheapness to me.

As far as styling, I agree that the rear end is not all that impressive, nor are the tacked on side vents for the rear brakes in the lower rocker panel in front of the rear wheels.

Of the exotics that I sell most of the Ferrari Modena still tops the list of numbers, I still sell several Diablos, mostly 6.0s, but have had a few requests for the new Murcielago. Time will tell if the Murcielago will capture the public and sales numbers that Lamborghini hopes. Personal conversations with Lamborghini president Guiseppe Grecco have shown some very interesting things coming in the near future. The next goal is the P140. We shall see.

For now the Murcielago will stand in some very big shoes left by the Diablo 6.0

if it comes in that Firestrom red that that guy photoshopped then hell yeah! i like it.

I haven't seen that picture. Do you by chance have it that you could repost it or tell me where to find it. I am interested in seeing it.

I must say that the Murcielago looks quite impressive in that metallic orange they have.. Man I love that color. I am looking to buy a Diablo 6.0 that is Metallic Orange with black leather and orange piping. The Diablo will come first, then maybe a Murcielago. I can get either car quite cheap compared to dealer prices, but that is why I do what I do...sell them, to beat the dealers or in many cases supply dealers with the cars they sell.

Originally posted by XOTech
I haven't seen that picture. Do you by chance have it that you could repost it or tell me where to find it. I am interested in seeing it.

I must say that the Murcielago looks quite impressive in that metallic orange they have.. Man I love that color. I am looking to buy a Diablo 6.0 that is Metallic Orange with black leather and orange piping. The Diablo will come first, then maybe a Murcielago. I can get either car quite cheap compared to dealer prices, but that is why I do what I do...sell them, to beat the dealers or in many cases supply dealers with the cars they sell.

Registered in:
www.lamborghiniregistry.com
it has 9 models:3 yellows + 1 yellow and black,1 white(the first),1 black,1 silver, 1 miura green, 1 silver and 1 blue.
But this site isn't brought up to date in this part to some time...

Originally posted by Chris
Can you download the video, so it isnt streaming??

They have the video in .WMV format on Lamborghini's home page.

If you have trouble getting it, let me know I can hook you up with some software that will let you rip (download) streams.:D

Originally posted by jeffrey


They have the video in .WMV format on Lamborghini's home page.

If you have trouble getting it, let me know I can hook you up with some software that will let you rip (download) streams.:D

The video of Murciélago that you has is for download or necessary of the internet?
My ful version for download functions in the "Quick Time player 5.0".
You also has video of the party of presentiation of Murciélago(Green)?
It is loooonnngg playback...
The version that I have functions for the internet,if you won't have I can order you for e-mail.

I would like to correct one of my earlier posts (3 or 4 back) I mentioned that the variable vent was a fabric extention and therefore unpaintable. Apparently, that was an early prototype car that was simply exploring the idea. The production car is a carbon fiber component that is entirely paintable. Among the first cars delivered, I wonder how long it will be before the owners paint that and the side mirrors.

The Diablo originally had black mirrors, then dealers in the US started painting the mirrors to match the car. I felt it really looked good. Like it was supposed to be that way. After seeing the mirrors painted, all the other cars looked funny without it. I believe the Murcielago would look a little better with the painted mirrors and the extended sides of the variable vent.

Included is an interesting picture I stumbled upon that someone photoshoped by cutting some of the Diablo SV and GT body mods and pasting them on the Murcielago. Nice ideas. There are other mods that would look good on the car as well to try to improve its looks, but this is at least a start...

www.edidomus.it/auto/mondoauto/videozone/avvio2.cfm
1'37"

www.edmunds.com/video/lamborghini.html#

Murciélago Black
http://carview.msn.co.uk/autoshow/frankfurt/multimedia.asp?lang=fi-en&survid=survid\Lamborghini_Murcielago.svo&title=Lamborghini%20Murcielago&caption=

Especification & Driving
http://www.autotitre.com/url.php3?p=no&id=1128
4'00"

Version 2'30" - RealPlayer
http://www.nifty.com/motorland/ram/tms35r/nne_lam-mu1.ram

&...
http://perso.club-internet.fr/lchaboud/sorties/supercar/videos/videosupercars.htm

http://www.turbo.fr/speciale/aaau004/#
and Porsche:biggrin2: Ferr....
5':D

007, The video postings were great. I was unable to view them all, as some of the links within the website weren't functioning.

I was able to save a couple of the videos, but not all of them. I am sure there is a trick to it, but I was unable to figure it out. I am also not able to read French very well, but the video didn't matter, a Lamborghini is a Lamborghini no matter what the language.

Thanks for the postings.

Originally posted by XOTech
007, The video postings were great. I was unable to view them all, as some of the links within the website weren't functioning.

I was able to save a couple of the videos, but not all of them. I am sure there is a trick to it, but I was unable to figure it out. I am also not able to read French very well, but the video didn't matter, a Lamborghini is a Lamborghini no matter what the language.

Thanks for the postings.
Tank's for you also,I don't know if you already visited here in this forum in the part "cars in general" inside"car videos"my post of the videos of the Lamborghinis: Diablo,Countach,Miura,Murciélago,LM,..
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/t16015.html

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faala cara.. do Brasil e de Brasilia-DF tb?
hehehe.. tava perdido, procurando o video getaway in stockholm 2 (ja tinha o 1) no google e cai aqui... aproveitei e coloquei no bookmarks os seus links de páginas de video.. ja tinhas algumas aqui :)
Abraço ae... qualquer coisa entra em contato por e-mail atraves do forum... sou de Bsb tb...

então,se voçe se amarra em Lamborghinis,visite minha página de fotos http://community.webshots.com/user/a007apl & www.a007apl.ubbi.com.br , também estou participando de um site de vídeos de carro , quando estiver pronta te aviso,até a próxima.

http://fast-autos.net/lamborghini/murcielago.rm
A video of the Murciélago accelerating past an Aston Martin Vaquish - incredible sound

http://liveautos.net/det02lamborghini.ram
Jan 6, 2002 Press Conference

http://www.productionreality.de/pic/lambo_regie170x153.jpg
"Die logistischen Herausforderungen, die nun ins Spiel kamen, waren riesig: Es galt die 2 Lamborghinis aus Europa einzufliegen, diese mussten, da der Öffentlichkeit noch unbekannt, "top secret" gehalten werden und somit wurden auf jedem Schritt der gesamten Reise der beiden Fahrzeuge spezielle Sicherheitsvorkehrungen nötig. Durch die extreme Höhe der Locations, welche an der Dienstgipfelhöhe üblicher Helikopter lag, musste das Fluggerät höchste Leistung erbringen können, ebenso wie auch die Anforderungen an die Piloten höchste Leistung und Erfahrung bedingten. Die passende Flugcrew mitsamt entsprechendem Helikopter fand sich in Santiago de Chile, allerdings benötigte diese 7 Flugstunden allein zum Einfliegen. Spezielle Kamerariggs für den Helikopter mussten aus Miami herbeigeschafft werden. Weiterhin auf der komplexen Equipmentliste: u. A. Kameratrackingsysteme, Car Riggs für die Lamborghinis, fernsteuerbare Kransysteme mit Kameraremote.... und da man sozusagen am Ende der Welt drehte, erforderte die Produktion Backupsysteme für die gesamte Kameratechnik, um eventuellen technischen Defekten gerüstet entgegentreten zu können.
In Überlegungen wurde auch ein Dreh auf HighDefinition angedacht. Aufgrund der Anforderungen der Ästehtik des Filmes wurde diese Option dann jedoch nicht genutzt : Große Strecken des Filmes würden überdreht, mit mehr als 25 Aufnahmen pro Sekunde geschossen, um noch mehr Freiraum in der Dynamik der Shots zu gewinnen. Ein weiterer Aspekt war die Notwendigkeit, ggf. mit Ersatzkameras technische Ausfälle am Equipment sofort lösen zu können und so kamen schlussendlich die Arri 435 und Reserve-Arris zum Einsatz. HD-Kameras stellen heute für einige klassische Filmaufgaben durchaus eine interessante Alternative dar, sind jedoch kein Grund Kompromisse wie bspw. den Verzicht auf überdrehtes Bildmaterial einzugehen. Für den herausfordernden Look "schwarz auf schwarz" in extremen Lichtverhältnissen blieb somit der klassische 35mm Film das Medium der Wahl.
Da mystischer Character und Atmosphäre des Filmes das Drehen während Sonnenuntergang und Dämmerung in einem sehr knappen Zeitrahmen erforderten, wurden die einzelnen Shots komplett vorbereitet. Jeder Shot wurde durch GPS ermittelt und definiert, die genauen Zeiten des Drehens für jeden Shot und der entsprechenden Location, exakt vorbestimmt. Die Locations wurden vor dem Dreh aufbereitet und die Caractions aufwendig geübt, so dass jedes Mitglied der Crew sobald das Licht richtig war, genau wusste, was es zu tun hatte. „Auf diese Weise ermöglichten wir es, dass jeweils bis zu 10 Shots in der Morgen- und Abenddämmerung gedreht werden konnten. Der gewünschte "noir"-Stil des Film bedingte diese hochgradig disziplinierte Arbeitsweise", erklärt Jacques Steyn, Kameramann und Co-Regisseur.
An manchen Locations, wie beispielsweise dem Tatio Geysir oder am Paso de Jamo, dauerte es bis zu 7 Stunden, die Lamborghinis (und zusätzliche Fahrzeuge) mit 4-rad getriebenen Flachbettladern in den Krater eines Vulkanes oder das Tal des "Valley of the Monks" zu befördern. Techniker und Ingenieure von Lamborghini betreuten den Dreh, aber die beiden Lamborghinis trotzten den extremen Höhen- und Temperaturbedingungen.
Das wolkenlose Wetter bedeutete nicht einfache Arbeitsbedingungen. In einer Wüste 4000 bis 5000 Meter über Meeresspiegel zu drehen, bedeutete extreme bis feindliche Wetterbedingungen. Temperaturen um die -15 Grad Celsius vor Sonnenaufgang und stürmische Windböen machten das Filmen abenteuerlich. Auch der Sauerstoffmangel war ein Problem: Mehrere Crewmitglieder litten an "pluna", hatten schwere Kopfschmerzen, Konzentrationsschwierigkeiten oder wurden durch die hohe physische Belastung einfach ohnmächtig, obwohl die Crew puren Sauerstoff bei sich hatte, um diesen Belastungen entgegenzuwirken."