2007 LAMBORGHINI Murcielago LP 640 Roadster 6.5 V12

Vehicle Overview

Lamborghini cut the roof of the Murcielago LP640 and transformed it into one of the fastest roadsters in the world in 2007.

The Italian carmaker introduced a facelifted version of the 2001 Murcielago at the 2006 Geneva Motor Show. In December, it came with the open-top version for it at the Los Angeles International Auto Show, with the updated engine, and became the second-best option in the supercar market, after its coupe brother.

There was a new chin under the short front overhang, and in the rear, the carmaker installed a sculptured engine lid with several vents. The car was big and powerful. Its status as one of the greatest supercars ever made to that date was rocked by other car manufacturers, including Porsche and, of course, a traditional competitor from Ferrari. In the rear, on the lower side, there was a tailpipe with huge dimensions. It could be easily mistaken with the drainage for a street.

The luxurious interior featured leather seats, a leather-covered dashboard and center console, and aluminum pedals. Its gearshift lever was straight-up from the center console. Lamborghini installed a removable canvas roof with several struts reinforcing it, which allowed the owner to remove and store it in the front trunk. It was so light and flimsy that the carmaker recommended that the driver not exceed 100 mph (160 kph) with the roof installed.

Under the hood, the Italians installed the same Longitudinale Posteriore (Rear-longitudinal) engine that provided 640 hp. Lamborghini paired it exclusively with a six-speed manual that sent the power in all corners.