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Lamborghini Murcielago (2002-) Review

Category: Exotic Sports 5 out of 5

Summary of the Lamborghini Murcielago (2002-)

Price Range: £189,950 to £265,937

Assets

Awesome supercar presence and performance, incredible looks and unbeatable pose value.

Drawbacks

Totally impractical, cramped and not for the faint-hearted.

Verdict

A worthy, more user-friendly successor to the Diablo.

Lamborghini Murcielago Review

Safety and Security3 out of 5

The Murcielago comes with twin airbags as standard but there are none in the sweeping A-pillars that rise from the windscreen. This is an oversight, for in the cosy confines of the cabin, your head rests squarely against that steel member. In an impact it's almost impossible to imagine not striking your head against it. To stop you having that crash in the first place there are two forms of traction control: a mechanical viscous coupling that splits the power between the rear and front wheels as each loses grip and an electrical system that closes off the throttles when too much engine power is detected mid-corner. The immense 355 mm disc brakes use both an anti-lock and Dynamic Rear Proportioning system to ensure that maximum braking force is applied to each wheel.

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Lamborghini Murcielago Safety and Security Statistics

Alarm
Std
Immobiliser
Std
Driver's Airbag
Std
Passenger Airbag
Std
Side Airbag
Std
 

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