The Murciélago, which was launched at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2001 as the first
model in the new era of Lamborghini, has emphatically demonstrated the strength of its
position in the super sports car segment. In April, the 2,000th car left the production
line in Sant'Agata.

The V12-powered icon from Lamborghini has therefore also reached a new sales
landmark. In November of last year, the Gallardo became the most-sold model in the
history of the company with the production of the 3,000th unit.
Thsuccess of the Murciélago was celebrated by production staff in front of the
Lamborghini Museum together with the President and CEO of Automobili
Lamborghini, Stephan Winkelmann, and the Head of Production, Klaus-Peter Körner.
The recent Geneva Motor Show saw the presentation of the new Murciélago Coupé
which, compared to its predecessor, features a number of significant modifications to
its bodywork and mechanics making it even more aggressive and powerful.
Even the name of the new model, the Murciélago LP640, is new: the code LP640 refers
to the position of the engine - longitudinale posteriore - and its maximum output of 640
hp. This gives it breathtaking performance including a top speed of 340 km/h and a
0 to 100 km/h acceleration time of 3.4 seconds.
The Murciélago Coupé LP640 will be available from the summer, alongside three
other models in the Lamborghini line-up: the Murciélago Roadster and the 10-cylinder,
5-litre, 520 bhp Gallardo and Gallardo Spyder. The market introduction of the
Gallardo Spyder begins in the next few days.



Sant’Agata Bolognese, 11th April 2006