Lamborghini Murcielago (02-10) - Review

Review by Simon Harris on
Last Updated: 27 February 2009
The Lamborghini Murcielago is one of the ultimate supercars that turns heads wherever it goes. Thanks to the scissor doors, colossal V12 engine and stunning looks it has all the ingredients of a typical Lamborghini. But despite the supercar label, the Murcielago is surprisingly easy to live with everyday and not daunting to drive. What is less obvious at first glance is how well built it is. Thanks to Audi's guiding hand - the German company has owned Lamborghini since 1998 - build quality and reliability are vastly superior. It's powered by a 6.2-litre V12 engine with a storming 580bhp while the LP640 version that arrived in 2006 - grew to 6.5-litres and 631bhp.
4.5 out of 5

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3 out of 5

Safety

All Murcielagos come with twin front and side airbags as standard, plus every car has ESP traction control to keep less experienced drivers from provoking the huge power of the engine at the wrong moment. Although not put through the Euro NCAP crash test assessment, the Murcielago has proved to be a strong and safe car when more exuberant owners have crashed their cars.

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3 out of 5

Reliability

The hard-charging V12 engine in the Murcielago is a tried and trusted unit and is unlikely to give trouble if properly serviced. Expect a major rebuild around the 50,000 mile mark though, to keep the engine ticking as it should. The rest of this Lamborghini is well put together and Audi's help means the interior is free of creaks and groans, unlike older models.

Car check problem points

Body

No problems reported

Engine/Gearbox

No problems reported

Other

No problems reported