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  Lamborghini - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A., commonly known as Lamborghini, is a manufacturer of high performance sports cars based in the small Italian village of Sant'Agata Bolognese, near Bologna.
The company was founded in 1963 by Ferruccio Lamborghini (1916–1993) as a spin-off from his very successful tractor factory, Lamborghini Trattori S.p.A. Ferruccio Lamborghini was an enthusiastic owner of sports cars, including a Ferrari.
Automovil Lamborghini de Latin America was set up by a Jorge Antonio Fernandez Garcia in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1994, It is officially licensed to produce two handbuilt variants of the Diablo called the Eros and the Coatl.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lamborghini   (350 words)

  
 Lamborghini Murcielago   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
One of the key styling features of the Murcielago is the way the cabin is seamlessly integrated in the lines of the body: this distinctive approach, previously encountered on both the Countach and Diablo, has a single arc extending from the front to the rear that emphasises the overall wedge shape of the car.
Passive safety standards have also been significantly improved on the Murcielago: the car is equipped with two airbags, a 60-litre bag with single inflator on the driver's side and a 130-litre bag with dual inflator on the passenger side, which emerges from a new seamlessly upholstered panel.
The Murcielago's climate control system provides the cabin temperature setting ranging between 16 and 31 degrees centigrade, automatic control of the air distribution in the cabin according to the season and the temperature of the outlet air, automatic blower speed control with eight different settings, automatic recirculation and compressor control.
static65-87-244-111.regina.accesscomm.ca /Murcielago/2001   (3211 words)

  
 Lamborghini Murciélago - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Lamborghini Murciélago is a GT and supercar automobile made by Lamborghini and designed by Luc Donckerwolke.
The name Murciélago comes from a bull that survived 24 sword strokes in an 1879 fight, and fought with such passion and spirit that the matador chose to spare its life, a rare honor.
In another Lamborghini tie-in, the bull was later presented as a gift to Don Antonio Miura, a noted breeder, and went on to sire a line of famous fighting bulls.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lamborghini_Murcielago   (411 words)

  
 Lamborghini Murcielago   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
And so, after a succession of names linked to the world of the corrida, such as Miura, Jslero, Urraco, Bravo, Jalpa and Espada (the latter being Spanish for sword, the weapon of the matador, and thus a symbol for the matador himself) we now have Murciélago--which coincidentally also means "bat" in Spanish.
The Lamborghini Murciélago is 2-seater, 2-door coupé (with the now familiar gull-wing doors) based on the traditional Lamborghini layout: mid-mounted V12 engine, typical Lamborghini transmission with the gearbox mounted in front of the engine and the rear differential integrated into the engine unit, permanent four-wheel drive with central viscous coupler.
This layout, successfully employed by Lamborghini for more than 30 years, affords an optimal weight distribution (42% front and 58% rear) with conspicuous advantages for traction, braking and handling.
www.seriouswheels.com /top-Lamborghini-Murcielago.htm   (561 words)

  
 2004 Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster pictures and wallpapers
The new Lamborghini era started in 2001 with the Murciélago, followed in 2003 by the Gallardo, continues with the arrival in 2004 of the Murciélago Roadster, which enhances and further increases the undisputed value of the Murciélago range.
The engine is obviously the Lamborghini 12 cylinder 60° V, with a displacement of 6192 cc, producing 580 hp (426 kW) at 7500 rpm and a maximum torque of 650 Nm at 5400 rpm.
There is also Lamborghini permanent four-wheel drive on the Roadster, with a central viscous coupling and limited slip rear and front differentials (45% rear, 25% front).
www.netcarshow.com /Lamborghini/2004-Murcielago_Roadster/04/photos.html   (1173 words)

  
 Lamborghini Murcielago - RSportsCars.com
The Lamborghini Murcielago is 2-seater, 2-door coupe (with the now familiar gull-wing doors) based on the traditional Lamborghini layout: mid-mounted V12 engine, typical Lamborghini transmission with the gearbox mounted in front of the engine and the rear differential integrated into the engine unit, permanent four-wheel drive with central viscous coupler.
The external bodywork panels are made from carbon fiber, with the exception of the steel roof and door panels.
A further optional extra is the “Branding Package”, which comprises the Lamborghini logo in relief on the headrests and the colored Lamborghini logo on the wheels.
www.rsportscars.com /eng/cars/murcielago.asp   (620 words)

  
 2002 Lamborghini Murcielago - The Car Connection
The $300,000 Murcielago is the latest in a series of astounding performance machines to emerge from the medieval town of Modena.
Compared to the cars that preceded it, the Murcielago is fairly subtle in appearance, far less angular than the Countach, and not nearly as ostentatious as the Diablo.
Mounted at rear-midship, the Murcielago is powered by an aluminum 6.2-liter V-12 that features variable intake and exhaust cam phasing, a variable-geometry intake manifold and four separate drive-by-wire throttles.
thecarconnection.com /.../2002_Lamborghini_Murcielago.S184.A4772.html   (1247 words)

  
 RapidCars.com: Lamborghini Murcielago
Many, including myself, thought it was impossible for Lamborghini to produce a better car but it has with the Murcielago.
A Murcielago is the name of a fighting bull and translates to bat in Spanish.
Lamborghinis are known for astonishing performance but at the cost of ride quality and easiness to drive.
www.rapidcars.com /murceilago.php   (149 words)

  
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The Lamborghini Murcielago is a 2-seat, 2-door coupe (with the now familiar gull-wing doors) based on the traditional.
Lamborghini layout: mid-mounted V12 engine, permanent four-wheel drive with central viscous coupler, typical Lamborghini transmission with the gearbox mounted in front of the engine and the rear differential integrated into the engine unit.
The interior of the Lamborghini Murcielago was also designed in Germany, with dual airbags and all the comfort anyone would like to have, special, new seats with integrated headrests were installed, while a satellite navigation system was still available as an option, together with stunning two tone leather upholstery.
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 AutoWeek - The Auto Enthusiast's Online Resource
But, seeing as Lamborghini engineers and designers have so few opportunities to launch new models, each lineup variant is used as a chance to introduce a few fresh features and updates.
Lamborghini will present a design study with the Concept S at the Geneva motor show next month.
Based on the Gallardo and shaped by Lamborghini design chief Luc Donckerwolke, the two-seat Concept S is inspired by classic single-seater race cars of the past.
www.autoweek.com /article.cms?articleId=100505   (2074 words)

  
 Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster - RSportsCars.com
The exterior design is characterized by a true muscularity that interacts with aggressive lines, exploring the whole language of Lamborghini design and raising it to a new, higher level.
The engine is obviously the Lamborghini 12 cylinder 60° V, with a displacement of 6192 cc, producing 580 bhp (426 kW) at 7500 rpm and a maximum torque of 480 lb-ft at 5400 rpm.
The maximum speed of the Murcielago Roadster (depending on aerodynamic configuration) is circa 200 mph.
www.rsportscars.com /eng/cars/murcielago_roadster.asp   (836 words)

  
 2005 Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Continuing the tradition of Lamborghini’s 12-cylinder roadsters, which have included the Miura and the Diablo, the Murciélago Roadster is a direct descendent of the coupé version.
Featuring the unmistakable Lamborghini styling, it harnesses the same power and speed, and delivers the same exceptional handling and safety features as the coupé.
The Lamborghini Murciélago 12-cylinder, 6.2 litre aluminium alloy engine produces 570 bhp at 7500 rpm, and 650 Nm torque (479 lb/ft) at 5400 rpm.
www.seriouswheels.com /top-Lamborghini-Murcielago-Roadster.htm   (264 words)

  
 CanadianDriver: First Drive - 2005 Lamborghini Murcielago
Like a lot of you, I grew up with a poster of a Lamborghini Countach on my wall, spent many hours fantasizing about what it would be like to swoop in underneath one of those distinctive scissor doors, fire up that thundering V12, and go tearing off into the distance.
The e-gear paddle-shift transmission (it became available on 2005 Murcielagos as well, and a six-speed manual remains standard) actually does a decent job when manoeuvring slowly around, while the pedal and shifter efforts are actually quite reasonable for a 580 horsepower car with its engine swinging around behind you.
The Murcielago's V12 and six-speed gearbox simply rocket it down the road as fast as you could ever want, no matter which gear you're in and what speed you're going, and the sound is absolutely awesome.
www.canadiandriver.com /articles/ly/05murcielago.htm   (894 words)

  
 Lamborghini Murcielago News
Lamborghini is officially setting up shop in China, hoping to tap into the growing demand for expensive sports and luxury cars.
Lamborghini is beginning to show Hyundai-like aspirations, reportedly planning to grow its product line from two to five models in the next few years and compete in entirely new segments.
Lamborghini still has all of the tooling used to make the cars originally, and in many cases it employs the same men, so they can build the car a second time exactly as they did it the first time.
www.topix.net /autos/lamborghini-murcielago   (1026 words)

  
 2002 Lamborghini Murcielago Pictures and Specifications   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
True to the tradition in which the bull has always been the symbol of the prestigious motorcar company founded by Ferruccio Lamborghini - born under the sign of Taurus, no less - the management at Automobili Lamborghini have decided to baptise the latest car in the noble line with the name of a fighting bull.
And so, after a succession of names linked to the world of the corrida, such as Miura, Jslero, Urraco, Bravo, Jalpa and Espada (the latter being Spanish for sword, the weapon of the matador, and thus a symbol for the matador himself) we now have Murciélago - which coincidentally also means "bat" in Spanish.
The Lamborghini Murciélago has - for the first time in the history of the Brand - a new 6-speed gearbox, while the transmission maintains the traditional Lamborghini layout.
www.fast-autos.net /lamborghini/lambomurcielago.html   (1748 words)

  
 Paris Auto Show - Lamborghini Murciélago Roadster   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
As powerful, fast and extreme as the Coupé version from which it derives, the Lamborghini Murciélago carries on Lamborghini’s twelve cylinder roadster tradition: from the 350 GTS to the Miura Roadster, right up to the most recent Diablo Roadster.
There is easy access to the motor as the bonnet is opened at the front, as was the case with the legendary Miura.
The dry weight is 1665 kg, with a weight distribution of 42% at the front and 58% at the rear.
www.vwvortex.com /artman/publish/lamborghini_news/printer_979.shtml   (1399 words)

  
 The All-New Lamborghini Murcielago is Here!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The car has just been unveiled to the world's press in a dramatic ceremony in Italy and will be shown to the rest of the world in next week's Frankfurt MotorShow (from where we will be bringing you more coverage, of course).
As earlier reports have suggested, the Murcielago will be powered by a 6.0lt V12 engine (similar to the latest Diablo's), expected to produce around 580hp.
We think the lines of the new car are unmistakebly Lamborghini - perhaps a little softer than the Diablo's, but the whole car definitely looks like the first Lambo of the 21st century ought to look.
www.fantasycars.com /1/2001/Murcielago/murcielago.html   (238 words)

  
 Lamborghini   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
True to the tradition in which the bull has always been the symbol of Automobili Lamborghini, the Murciélago has been baptized with the name of a fighting bull, Murciélago, whose life was spared after a fierce fight with a Spanish matador in 1879.
He was subsequently given to the breeder Don Miura and went on to father a formidable line of fighting bulls that extends down to the present day.
In short, the Lamborghini Murciélago carries on the tradition and heritage of the Lamborghini marque, together with a new sophistication and refinement.
www.lamborghini.co.uk /murcielago/index.php   (243 words)

  
 Lamborghini Murcielago (02- )   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
When, several years ago, Lamborghini was bought by the German giant Audi, we knew that the next supercar from the Italian stable would be something special.
Lamborghinis have always had a reputation for being on the wilder side of crazy - so much so that it took a truly great driver to extract their maximum potential.
Under Audi's guiding hand, we hoped, the replacement for the stunning Diablo would be as special as ever, but with some of those rougher edges smoothed off.
www.tiscali.co.uk /motoring/roadtests/roadtest_437_1.html   (236 words)

  
 Lamborghini Murcielago
Murcielago, named after a courageous bull is certainly one amazing car.
Audi owned Lamborghini may not be comfortable with the analogy, but if you can imagine an Audi TT with nearly 600 hp you'll be getting closer to what this car feels like!
Whilst the Murcielago may be one step down from the likes of the Carrera GT and Enzo, it's an important step.
www.pistonheads.com /doc.asp?c=47&i=7080   (1098 words)

  
 M2 Presswire : Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster debuts at the Geneva Motor Show. @ HighBeam Research   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Automobili Lamborghini has unveiled the Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster, a derivative of the Murcielago coupe, at the 2004 Geneva MotorShow.
Continuing the tradition of Lamborghini`s 12-cylinder roadsters, which have included the Miura and the Diablo, the Murcielago Roadster is a direct descendent of the coupe version.
Featuring the unmistakable Lamborghini styling, it harnesses the same power and speed, and delivers the same exceptional handling and safety features as the coupe.
static.elibrary.com /m/m2presswire/march032004/lamborghinimurcielagoroadsterdebutsatthegenevamoto/index.html   (217 words)

  
 italiaspeed.com: Lamborghini Murcielago
The Murcielago, a bull-related name, is the first new Lamborgini since the takeover by VW/Audi in 1998, styled by a Belgian Audi designer and with technical imput from Audi.
The replacement for the ageing Diablo, the Murcielago features the currently popular "stealth bomber" styling, while the rear end is reminiscent of the Countach, a novel feature are the air intakes behind the rear side windows which extend at speed.
Passive safety standards have also been significantly improved on the Murciélago: the car is equipped with two airbags, a 60-litre bag with single inflator on the driver's side and a 130-litre bag with dual inflator on the passenger side, which emerges from a new seamlessly upholstered panel.
www.italiaspeed.com /newmodels_murcielargo.html   (3133 words)

  
 AutoWeek - The Auto Enthusiast's Online Resource
Lamborghini hired him, and Pagani later became head of the composites department.
The one thing Lamborghini need be ashamed of on its roadster is the awful four-piece roof—that, and the fact you’re not supposed to exceed 100 mph with it in place.
Lamborghini plans to offer ceramic brake discs down the road, but enlarging the brakes in particular for the roadster (14.96 inches front, 14 inches rear) goes a long way.
www.autoweek.com /article.cms?articleId=101088   (1891 words)

  
 Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster - First Look - Motor Trend News
The pack of colorful Lamborghinis were sent off by actress Kelly Carlson of the new FX hit show Nip/Tuck, who enjoyed a quick test drive of the brand new Murcielago Roadster.
Carlson's television character was "traded" on one of the Nip/Tuck episodes for a Lamborghini Murcielago and finally had the opportunity to get a close look at her rival.
Lamborghini dealers, guests, and club members from across the country joined Lamborghini North America head Ehren Bragg at the Viceroy Hotel in Santa Monica, California, for the official North American unveiling.
motortrend.com /features/news/112_news040827_lambo   (453 words)

  
 2002 Lamborghini Murcielago Information and Specifications
The 2002 Murcielago is a 2-door, 2-passenger sports car, available in one trim only, the 6.2.
The 2002 Murcielago's closest competitors include the Aston Martin DB7 Vantage, the Ferrari 456M, and the Porsche 911 Turbo.
Upon introduction, the Murcielago is equipped with a standard 6.2-liter, V12, 571-horsepower engine that achieves 9-mpg in the city and 13-mpg on the highway.
www.car-forums.com /car_specs/spec14.html   (113 words)

  
 Motorcars International | New Lamborghini Murcielago 417-831-9999   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
After this extremely rare occurrence in bullfighting, he was given to the breeder Don Antonio Miura, and went on to father a formidable line of fighting bulls that extends right down to present day.
The Murcielago produces more torque at the low rpm of 2000 than most Granturismo cars at their highest rpm output numbers, thus producing the broadest powerband any car produced in the world today.
This unbelievable amount of power is transmitted through Lamborghini's first in history 6-speed gearbox via to the ground by a sophisticated permanent four wheel drive using a viscous traction system.
www.motorcars-intl.com /murcielago.html   (400 words)

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