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novelties

Eurospares Sells Wrecked Supercars, Oh The Humanity

The idea of dropping a mint condition 6.2 L Lamborghini V12 into a mid-engine Vegamino is pure sex, but in order to get there, a supercar must die. How are you going find such a donor? Well, Eurospares seem to be just the place to find those tasty morsels of fine Italian delights. Absolutely wonderful for modern car pickers, but it's damn horrifying to see a burned out 1967 Ferrari 365 GT or the shell of a Maserati 3500. Clicking through the inventory is an exercise in exclaimation: Nooooo! Awesome!

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1:20 PM on Wed May 7 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
5,081 views, 58 comments

Latest by thatguy01: @mytdawg: Nah, the rich and famous themselves do plenty of this on their own. Wealth and fame don't directly translate to expert driving. more »

ad watch

New Lamborghini Ad Campaign Is Stereotype-tastic

All Italians drive Vespas, talk with their hands, and drink espresso. All we ever needed to know about Italians we learned from the new Lamborghini ad campaign. We kid. Philipp und Keuntje are the same folks who brought you the "Welcome to Sant'Agata Bolognese" series and are at it again with "Feels Italian. Wherever you are". It plays on the same clever take on all things raging bull while educating the youth of the world about the Italian lifestyle. We especially like the burley biker doing the burnout on a Vespa in front of El Chicos. Well done sirs, well done.

[Carscoop]

12:00 PM on Mon May 5 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
3,195 views, 28 comments

Latest by CptSevere: Don't they manufacture tractors as well? Or am I thinking about Laverda? I should know, I was stationed in Italy when I was in the Army. more »

dark knight

Bruce Wayne's Subtle Lamborghini

As if Lamborghini didn't already inherit enough Bruce from their parents at Volkswagen/Audi, now the supercar brand is associating itself with a different type of Bruce. Yes, we're talking about Batman's, or rather Bruce Wayne's, Murcielago. It's a nice subtle daily driver— well, compared to the Tumbler. This inevitably leads to the question of who would win in a race: Batman in his Murcielago, or Iron Man in his R8?

10:20 AM on Mon May 5 2008
By Mark Arnold
6,988 views, 38 comments

spy photos

Lamborghini Preparing Rear Wheel Drive Murciélago SV, Largest Wing Ever

The 2009 Lamborghini Murciélago SV will be a lightweight, high-power, rear wheel drive end-of-model-line runout special. Based on the LP640, power from the V12 engine is expected to increase to 680bhp while weight will drop up to 100kg from the LP640's 1660kg. More »

Spy Photos

2:30 PM on Thu Apr 10 2008
By Wes Siler
3,983 views, 31 comments

Latest by my favorite car is a motorcycle: Lamborghini was never a company interested in subtlety.... Spasticteapot, almost every car traveling over 320 km/hr can be considered "twitchy". You may recall that both the Miura and the Countach exhibited front-end lift at speed. I think Lamborghini has gotten past more »

accidents

Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Crushes Flowers, Pot, Pays With Suspension

This used to be the only Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 in Chengsha City, China — well, it still is, albeit in a far less desirable state of repair. Indeed it seems the driver was a little out of his element and planted the tail end of the lusty supercar in a street side flower pot. The pot was detroyed in the carnage, no word on the state of health for the flowers. When will the Chinese led suppression of peace-loving flowers end? [Carscoop]

5:45 PM on Mon Apr 7 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
4,504 views, 40 comments

Latest by n/a: That pu**y magnet will BUFF RIGHT OUT! more »

found on ebay

You Can't Buy Jenna Jameson, But You Can Buy Her Car!


Missed out on Lindsay Lohan's Mercedes? Not to worry! If you've got a spare $182,900 rattling around in your piggy bank, you can buy Jenna Jameson's 2002 Lamborghini Murcielago! This little Italian cream puff has less than 12K miles on the clock- no doubt just to church on Sundays- and owning it will tell the world... well, we're not quite sure what message you're sending out when you're driving the Queen of Porn's former ride. But owning this car in 50 years will be like having Mickey Cohen's armored Cadillac today, so you figure it's a good "notorious celebrity" investment! [eBay Motors]

3:30 PM on Thu Apr 3 2008
By Murilee Martin
7,114 views, 83 comments

Latest by Bee1: @TheTooth:Adding a joke in slot could be Jalopnik's next COTD. more »

tuners

Murcie Me, Premier4509 Tweaks The Lamborghini Murcielago

Though Lamborghini's Murcielago isn't exactly an automobile that needs much improvement, that hasn't stopped people from trying. Japan-based Premier4509 has launched a limited edition body kit for the Murcielago, for those who have $28,000 to spend on what in essence is a carbon fiber bumper, sidepods and adjustable rear spoiler. Wheels and exhaust tips are "coming soon." For a carbon fiber body addition, the touches are nice, avoiding the usual excesses. Of course, if you want to stand out you can just chrome the entire Murcielago like 50 Cent did with his. Photos and press release below the jump.

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3:15 PM on Tue Mar 25 2008
By Matt Hardigree
2,478 views, 19 comments

Latest by GDUB: very nice body kit. and guys i think lambos come with hydrolics that lift the front end at will to clear obstacles such as twigs,shrubs,manhole covers ect ect. more »

detroit auto show

Detroit Auto Show: Lamborghini's Personalized Gallardo and Muricelago Live

When we previously mentioned the Lamborghini's getting personalized we sort of scoffed at the idea, given how much personalization Lamborghini owners already do... but now we have to admit we kind of like the matte brown Gallardo Spyder in person. Maybe matte brown really is the new matte black. Though the Lamborghini press conference isn't for an hour or so, we snuck out early to take photos of the Murciélago LP640 Coupé, Roadster and Gallardo. Enjoy.

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3:50 PM on Sun Jan 13 2008
By Matt Hardigree
2,098 views, 12 comments

Latest by mzs: Oh man that interior is chinsy. If it were not for the obnoxiously huge name right in the prime location of the center console, I would have thought I was looking at a Chrysler. You would think the Italians could more »

detroit auto show

Detroit Auto Show: Lamborghini Getting Personal At Detroit

Because Lamborghini owners never change a thing about their whips, Lamborghini is showing off three Lambos inspired by the world of fashion at the Detroit Auto Show in order to encourage personalization. And what does the world of fashion seem to be offering up in the inspiration department? Matte brown. Matte coloring is the new chrome, is the new black is the replacement for all. And leather. Lots of leather. They say the Murcielago and Gallardo are based on the theme "think of the impossible." What about this? All matte leather exterior? Impossible? It can't be, we just thought of it.

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5:45 PM on Thu Jan 10 2008
By Matt Hardigree
1,890 views, 16 comments

Latest by jolietjake: @Euromobile: That's easy. If it can be reasoned that a supercar should be about performance, and that the Lamborghini is out performed by the similarly priced Ferrari's you've removed all of the sensible reasons for buying one. ergo... All Lamborghini more »

holiday gift guide

Jalopnik Holiday Gift Guide: Exotic Car Rental

We're getting closer to Christmas Day, so it's probably time to start considering gifts that don't require that much shipping. What if you could get your significant other an Aston Martin Vanquish, Murcielago Spider, Ferrari F430 or a Benz SL65 AMG without having to get a 400 month lease? If your pockets are slightly swollen, may we recommend an exotic car rental certificate?
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1:45 PM on Fri Dec 14 2007
By Matt Hardigree
1,370 views, 24 comments

tuners

The Genaddi Lamborghini Murcielago Roaster Is the Tops

The cheeseheads at Genaddi Design Group, who were responsible for the wicked FORD GTX1, have turned their customized sights on Lamborghini's Murcielago Roadster. As most owners of the open supercar are susceptible to the whims of the weather, Genaddi has developed a six-piece carbon-fiber hardtop that is watertight and easily adjusts into open, closed, targa or t-top configurations. At $26,000, it's not the cheapest upgrade, but is a value if you consider the extra time you'll get to spend with your expensive toy. Press release and photos below:

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9:45 AM on Tue Dec 11 2007
By Matt Hardigree
960 views, 9 comments

Latest by squablow: @Vintage Racer: Oh, if you only knew the truth about that place. I could tell you stories.... more »

news

Fastest Lamborghini Ever, Edo Competition Sets Record in Murcielago

Take one carefully tuned Lamborghini Murcielago LP 640, an eight-mile oval, and a bunch of speed freaks propelled by destiny (and not a few shots of espresso) and you get the highest official speed for a Lamborghini, Ever. This fast lambo was able to propel itself to 214.8 mph with only the addition of high performance catalytic converters, new high flow air filters and a tweaked ECU, good for 663 horsepower. Next time around they plan to bump the Murcielago to 700 horsepower to achieve a top seed of 224 mph. The highly entertaining press release below the jump. More »

9:15 AM on Mon Dec 3 2007
By Matt Hardigree
1,482 views, 8 comments

Latest by Adidac425: @Matt_Hardigree: Werd more »

blogging the auto bloggers

Scott Burgess Of The Detroit News Is A Complete D***

So we were sitting at home a few weeks ago when we got a phone call from Scott Burgess of the Detroit News. We figured that he, as the auto critic for the paper, was calling to let us know he had some sweet auto action he was currently testing and wanted to rub our face in it from afar. Nope, that wasn't at all the case — he was actually calling to rub my blogger nose in it from a-close. Turns out he was standing right outside the apartment building in downtown Royal Oak where the Jalopnik Detroit bureau's located — happily showing off his "get" from the bull-headed auto gods to anyone passing by. Apparently they'll let anyone with ink on their fingers get seat time in a Lamborghini Murcielago. Despite the fact he's a punk for the nose-thumbin' — please head over there and check out his review — he worked really hard on it. Seriously, we think he worked all of thirty minutes on it and come on, he mentions Paris Hilton in the first line. [Detroit News] Attention: The following post was sarcasm. Scott is a good writer. Read his reviews. Seriously.

3:45 PM on Wed Sep 26 2007
By Ray Wert
1,311 views, 34 comments

Latest by LandofMinos, a p' p' piece from here and a p' p' piece from there: @Ray Wert: So, you're saying he came over to let you drive and not rub it in your face? more »

jalopnik fantasy garage

The Baddest Bull: Lamborghini Miura Vs Countach Vs Murcielago LP640


I've been dreading this week for months. I knew that sooner or later I would have run a Lambo for entrance into the Fantasy Garage and how on earth do you pick which one? True, we already ran the LM002 flag up the Fantasy pole, but the Lamborghini's SUV is the Oscar Acosta of the Fantasy Garage, a high-powered mutant of some kind never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to not be in Jalopnik's Garage. Plus of course, Hunter S Thompson drove one, so piss off. But that still leaves me with the dilemma of which mid-engined Bull to nominate. My heart says the Miura, as few if any cars have ever been as lovely. Yet my brain is demanding the LP640, as it is by far the most capable of the three. However my balls are screaming "Countach!" How do you argue against the Countach, as the thing defies logic? So, I will cop out and let you the reader decide. Good luck. More »

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11:00 AM on Wed Sep 12 2007
By Jonny Lieberman
10,287 views, 91 comments

Latest by n/a: What can I say, the Miura is easy on the eyes, a one of a kind beauty that performs extremely well. "The Car" that started it all. She is just so sweet!! She would be my second choice if I more »

tuners

Doug Levin Motorsports TT Murcielago Roadster

The TT means twin turbo. Right — dual turbines atop the Lamborghini Murciélago's already potent quad-cam V12. It's the handiwork of Doug Levin Motorsports, best known as a fitter of superchargers for the Dodge Viper. One poster on Lamborghini Talk says the tuner Lambo has the mannerisms and driveability of a regular Murciélago, and then boost kicks in:
Lag is basically non existent. The Murci is a quick revving car as it is. The car makes 800hp at the motor. It feels like more than that if you can imagine it. I have been in a Murcie Roadster under hard acceleration, and this feels 2 times as fast under boost. The car will spin all 4 wheels all through 1st, and I would imagine part of second gear. The blowoff valve noise under hard accelleration is louder than any Supra I have heard. Especially in a open topped Roadster. I have to imagine that when he was on it, it must have been an almost scary situation to be next to the car.
Check, please. [via Lamborghini Talk]

12:30 PM on Tue Sep 4 2007
By Mike Spinelli
1,640 views, 9 comments

Latest by superbmtsub: Mamamia. Mario say Fantastico! more »

lamborghini loose talk

Over the Back Fence: A New Supercar from Lamborghini

A thread on FerrariChat is sending goosebumps through the Lambo community with talk of a special, $1.5 million halo Lamborghini that'll be based on the Murciélago LP640. The backstory is this: An insider had said the car would be unveiled to a "very select" group at this week's Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. Word is 20 will be built (15 coming to the US), and it'll debut at the Frankfurt auto show in September. Another poster added the car will not be shown in Monterey, will cost $1,625,000, and that the entire first run is sold out. But latest word is the Lambo inner circle got a first look at a 1:4 scale model of the car last week at Santa Monica airport. It's allegedly inspired by a jet fighter, and will only come in jet-fighter gray with a military-green interior and jetlike instrument panel. Of course, some on the FC board are challenging those allegations too, so we really won't know what's what until Frankfurt. Either way, considering all the chatter in the pipeline, expect something. (Thanks to Ringo for the tip.) [FerrariChat]

10:08 AM on Wed Aug 15 2007
By Mike Spinelli
1,975 views, 11 comments

Latest by F50F60: Isn't Bugatti working on a more hooned out version of the Veyron? Perhaps the mystery bull is being build right next to the Veryron 2.0 producton line? more »

g-unit, e-drive

50-Cent's Chrome Lamborghini Murcielago for Sale on eBay

Okay, it's not real chrome, just chrome paint. But this Lamborghini Murcielago did allegedly belong to 50-Cent and comes with 20" wheels, which — ironically — don't even qualify as dubs any more. Still, being associated with fitty will likely help shore up the Lambo against its cliff-face depreciation, considering this 2005 model is bidding at a robust $225,300. Straight to the bank, indeed. [eBay via German Car Scene]

3:15 PM on Mon Aug 6 2007
By Mike Spinelli
4,546 views, 16 comments

Latest by Hello_Newman: They have it on Ebay since nobody at a Barret Jackson auction would know who fifty cent is... more »

bezier madness!

How To Draw a Murcielago



A few of Los Jalopniks have art and design experience. One of us has an art degree, one spent some moons arranging important market research in QuarkXPress, and one spent a decade in advertising in and publishing. And we will admit this — none of us ever found MS Paint to be an exceptionally awesome tool for illustrating things. Apparently, this guy didn't know any better and spent Lord knows how many hours capturing the process of drawing a Lamborghini Murcielago in that wretched program. We'd offer to take up a collection to buy the man a copy of Illustrator, but we're too wracked with anxiety after watching the clip.

6:00 PM on Mon Jul 23 2007
By Davey G. Johnson
9,117 views, 27 comments

Latest by Trackback: Filed under: Etc., Videos, Lamborghini When I was a kid, I used to sit in front of the computer and draw up concept cars on Microsoft Paint. It was, and still is, a very primitive application, but it was simple more »

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