Lamborghini · 2000s
Lamborghini Murciélago
2001–2010
670 hp
Horsepower
212 mph
Top Speed
3.4s
0–60 mph
Italy
Origin
Lamborghini Murciélago Visualizer
About
The Lamborghini Murciélago was the first Lamborghini developed under Audi/VW ownership, blending Italian drama with German engineering discipline.
Engine
6.5L V12
Production
4,099 units
Designer
Luc Donckerwolke
Country
Italy
Introduced in 2001 as the successor to the Diablo
First Lamborghini developed under Audi Group ownership
AWD system improved real-world usability while preserving drama
Roadster version introduced in 2004
LP 640 version in 2006 raised output to 640 hp
LP 670-4 SV in 2009 became the ultimate expression — 670 hp
The car is named after a legendary bull that survived 24 sword strokes in an 1879 bullfight — a symbol of toughness.
Batman drove a custom Murciélago in The Dark Knight — boosting its pop culture status enormously.
Its scissor doors are a direct lineage from the original Countach of 1974.
The LP 670-4 SV can hit 60 mph in under 3.2 seconds — remarkably fast for a car of its size.
It was the first Lamborghini with permanent all-wheel drive.
Why It's Legendary
"The Murciélago proved that Lamborghini could grow up without losing its soul. Under Audi's engineering guidance, it became more reliable and more capable than any Lamborghini before it — yet retained every ounce of the drama that made the brand famous. Bruce Wayne chose one for a reason."
Design of the Year — various publications 2001
The Dark Knight (2008) — Bruce Wayne's car of choice
Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit
Top Gear — multiple appearances