Pirelli has announced that it has been chosen as the original equipment supplier for the new Lamborghini Murciélago LP640. The latest model presented by Lamborghini in fact debuts on the market equipped exclusively with the ultra-high-performance Pirelli PZero Corsa System tyres.

The ultra-low-profile PZero Corsa System tyres derive from the company's competition experience and are designed for use on both road and track. Offering extreme performance, they provide ultimate roadholding through curves and elevated acceleration and braking capabilities to guarantee optimum performance in both wet and dry conditions even on the track. Homologated with sizes 245/35 R18 for the Direzionale model at the front and 335/30 R18 for the Asimmetrico model at the rear, these tyres meet the performance demands of the Lamborghini Murciélago LP640.

This latest homologation is further confirmation of the important technological partnership linking Pirelli with Lamborghini, whose cars are exclusively equipped with tyres from the ultra-high-performance PZero range.

Automobili Lamborghini presented the passionately developed evolution of the Lamborghini Murciélago Coupé at the 76th International Motor Show in Geneva at the end of February. The new version of this highly successful super-sports car features considerable innovations in terms of body design and mechanics. And also with a new name: Murciélago LP640, which refers to its engine position - longitudinale posteriore - and to its power 640bhp. Designers and engineers have not only focused on reworking the engine, suspensions, gearbox, exhaust system, brakes and electronics, but also the interior and exterior design; improvements that make the Murciélago LP 640 the most extreme and fastest sports car in its class, placing it at the very top.
 

The first vehicles are now being delivered. Ever since the original Murciélago’s debut at the 2001 International Car Show (IAA) in Frankfurt, around 2,000 vehicles have left the car plant in Sant’ Agata Bolognese.

Unmistakable Design In their reinterpretation of the Murciélago LP640, the designers at the Lamborghini Style Centre have remained true to the traditional Lamborghini principles of purism, sport and function. The Murciélago LP640 now appears even more aggressive, with the new front and rear bumpers contributing significantly to its appearance. The exhaust system terminal has been incorporated in the diffuser on the rear bumper. Other innovations include the rear lights, which enhance the distinguishing features of the Murciélago LP640, making it unmistakable even at night. The design of the sides is also worth mentioning: while the area behind the air intake on the right side is practically closed, the left side features a vast aperture for cooling the oil radiator. Together with the aerodynamically defined front and rear, this proves yet again that the shape of a Lamborghini is dictated by function.

For those wishing to flaunt the heart of their Murciélago LP640, on request an engine hood made of transparent glass can be supplied. The rear view mirrors and the windscreen wipers have been modified to improve aerodynamics and “Hermera” light metal wheel rims have been added. The graphics of the instrument panel lights in the cockpit have been revamped. The interior upholstery also has a new look thanks to the lozenge-shaped stitching.