Getting 23 Miles a Gallon: The 2008 Lamborghini Murcielago LP640

Lamborghini Murcielago

A lot has been said about the Lamborghini Murcielago for 2008. As Lamborghini's entry in the coupe market the Murcielago (and in this case specically the LP640 version) has maintained a good reputation. The 2-door Murcielago is especially appealing to wide market segment, making it a perfect car to help Lamborghini as a brand in general.

Lamborghini Murcielago Engine Specs

The Murcielago LP640 is equipped with a Lamborghini 6.5 liter twelve -cylinder engine that utilizes 48 valves. The engine is mated to a Lamborghini 6-speed Transaxle. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Coupe arena.

The fuel system for the 2008 Murcielago is a traditional Lamborghini LIE, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 12 gallons.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Murcielago has power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.

Vehicle Statistics

The Murcielago is inches long, inches wide, and inches high. It has a wheelbase of inches. It is able to seat several adults comfortably.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was an industry-low price when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-low price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Coupe.

There is a 50,000* mile, 60* month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000*/36* miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

Fuel Efficiency

The Murcielago LP640 received a miles-per-gallon rating of seventeen in-city driving and twenty three when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was exceptional.

Conclusion

The 2007 model began the promise of the Lamborghini Murcielago. The 2008 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Lamborghini hopes that the Murcielago LP640 will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

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