One to Buy: 1 of 4 to Japan in manual 2007 Lamborghini Murcielago LP640
As the first model produced under control of the Volkswagen Audi Group (VAG), the Murcielago was an unqualified but wholly expected success. Thanks to its spectacular Luc Donckerwolke styling and the latest iteration of a legendary V12 bloodline, the Murcielago retained all the essential Lamborghini DNA, but mixed with the kind of big budget excellence that only a major multinational operation like VAG could muster.
A little over five years after the original Murcielago had made its debut, Lamborghini unveiled a revamped variant dubbed the LP640 at the Los Angeles Motor Show in January 2006.
In addition to an engine enlarged from 6.2 to 6.5-litres (which resulted in substantial output gains), the LP640 was face-lifted inside and out. It also featured uprated brakes, handsome new wheels and several previously unseen optional extras.
Most LP640 customers opted to have their car equipped with the F1-style E-gear paddle shift transmission, but currently on offer at the Bingo Sports showroom in Tokyo is one of the rarely seen manual examples: chassis ZHWBE37M07LA021303.
Configured in desirable Grigio Telesto with Nero diamond-pattern Q-citura alcatntara upholstery, chassis ‘21303’ is one of just a reputed 88 fixed head LP640s equipped with manual transmission. Of these, just four originally made their way to Japan.
The car is being offered in pristine condition throughout with a little under 35,000km showing on the odometer.
Reprinted below is Bingo Sports’ description:
VIN: ZHWBE37M07LA021303
Mileage: 34,869km
Engine: 6.5L V12
Exterior Color: Grigio Telesto
Interior Color: Nero Alcantara
The 2007 Lamborghini Murciélago LP640 MT is a rare and remarkable supercar, a fitting tribute to the fierce spirit of its namesake, “Murciélago,” a legendary bull that survived a brutal fight in 1879.
The Murciélago marked a huge leap in design, ergonomics, and performance. It was Lamborghini’s first clean-sheet design in over 11 years, blending cutting-edge technology with the final iteration of the original Bizzarrini V12, which traces its lineage back to Lamborghini’s first road car, the 350GT.
The base grade 6.2 litre 572hp V12 was mated to a 6-speed manual transmission with all wheel drive giving 70% rear and 30% front distribution of power.
As if 572hp wasn’t enough, The 6.2L V12 was enlarged to 6.5L, and the power lifted significantly from 572hp to 640hp and the car renamed the Murcielago LP 640 (LP referring to the engine orientation or Longitudinale Posteriore in Italian and 640hp) providing a raw and immersive driving experience that is rapidly disappearing in today’s world of dual-clutch gearboxes, this version offers an unfiltered connection to the road, ensuring an emotional and visceral driving experience.
The Murciélago’s design was penned by Luc Donckerwolke, featuring angular lines and the dramatic “wings” that extend from the body when additional cooling is required. Its aggressive stance, wider fenders, and all-wheel-drive system give it a commanding road presence.
A rare find, especially in manual form, Lamborghini produced only 88 units of the LP640s with manual gearboxes, with only 4 manual coupes delivered new to Japan, as a result, this 2007 Murciélago LP640 manual transmission version in Japan is one of the rarest iterations you can find in the country.
Finished in Grigio Telesto with a Nero Alcantara interior, reflecting both elegance and sportiness. With only 34,869km on the odometer, it remains in pristine condition, making it a true collector’s item.
It stands as one of the last analog supercars from Lamborghini, making it not only a performance machine but also a collector’s dream, offering a driving experience that harks back to a more pure, unfiltered era of automotive excellence.
