Knowing that Lamborghini can squeeze an extra 29 hp from its 6.5-liter V-12 for the lightweight, limited-edition LP670-4 SuperVeloce, it’s not surprising that the Italian automaker can give its flagship Murciélago a milder upgrade to keep its customers hungry. The new LP650-4 roadster has been granted such a promotion, gaining nine additional horsepower for a total of 641. Torque output will remain the same, though, at 487 lb-ft.
Aside from the minor engine tweaking, the new model—limited to only 50 examples—is set apart from the lesser Murciélago LP640 roadster by a unique Grigio Telesto exterior design. The gray bodywork is accented by a special orange-painted lip spoiler and side-sills, along with similar bold touches to the brake calipers and badging.
Black Alcantara covers the driver’s portion of the dash, door panel, and center tunnel, while the co-pilot must make do with only fine-leather trimmings. Orange paddle shifters direct the e-gear six-speed automated manual transmission, with additional orange accents scattered about the black interior.
Lambo estimates this bull will charge to 62 mph in just 3.4 seconds and top out at 205 mph. But as we have clocked an equally weighty coupe hitting 60 mph in 3.2 seconds with nine fewer ponies, the LP650-4 roadster stands to at least match the time of its fixed-roof sibling. No word yet on pricing or on-sale date, but stay tuned for updates as more info rolls in.
Aside from the minor engine tweaking, the new model—limited to only 50 examples—is set apart from the lesser Murciélago LP640 roadster by a unique Grigio Telesto exterior design. The gray bodywork is accented by a special orange-painted lip spoiler and side-sills, along with similar bold touches to the brake calipers and badging.
Black Alcantara covers the driver’s portion of the dash, door panel, and center tunnel, while the co-pilot must make do with only fine-leather trimmings. Orange paddle shifters direct the e-gear six-speed automated manual transmission, with additional orange accents scattered about the black interior.
Lambo estimates this bull will charge to 62 mph in just 3.4 seconds and top out at 205 mph. But as we have clocked an equally weighty coupe hitting 60 mph in 3.2 seconds with nine fewer ponies, the LP650-4 roadster stands to at least match the time of its fixed-roof sibling. No word yet on pricing or on-sale date, but stay tuned for updates as more info rolls in.
