Not Your Brother’s Murcielago – The Lamborghini Murcielago for 2003
The restyled Murcielago Base is equipped with a 6.2-liter twelve -cylinder engine that utilizes 48 valves. The engine is mated to a Lamborghini six-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2002 version.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Murcielago comes equipped with 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.
Statistics
The dimensions of the Murcielago Base are 80.50 inches wide by 180.30 inches long. It sits 44.70 inches off the ground. It seats a standard two passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 104.90 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.
There is a 24,000 mile, 24 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 24,000/24 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.
The listed retail price in 2003 (MSRP) was $281,400, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price is on target the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 2003 Murcielago is a Lamborghini LIE design, using gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 26.40 gallons.
The Murcielago Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of nine in-city driving and thirteen when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was within normal parameters.
What We Think of the Lamborghini Murcielago
There are several reasons why the Lamborghini Murcielago Base sold well in 2003. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Lamborghini, specifically a Murcielago.
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Good article. At first I felt like I needed to refute your review of the Lamborghini Murcielago, but after further reflection I can see your point of view. Perhaps my personal Murcielago Base is an abberation. What is everyone else’s experiences?
Cool car, I love it.
My mom bought a Lamborghini Murcielago last year. So far so good…