2006 Lamborghini Murcielago Review
2006 Lamborghini Murcielago Review
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Lamborghini Murcielago types
- Convertible
- Coupe
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Edmunds' Expert Review
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Pros
- Endless V12 power, celebrity presence, seductive engine and exhaust noises, confident handling at the limit.
Cons
- A bit on the portly side, sexy body lines make for poor visibility, balky convertible top.
What’s new
A new braking system with carbon-ceramic discs is available as an option for the 2006 Lamborghini Murcielago. It's said to provide shorter stopping distances, increased resistance to fade and longer service intervals than the standard brake setup. Other new options this year include the Carbon Package and the Branding Package.
Edmunds says
Outrageous on so many levels, the Lamborghini Murcielago remains the ultimate exotic thrill machine.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2006 Lamborghini Murcielago 2dr Coupe AWD (6.2L 12cyl 6M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.45 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio
$543/mo for Murcielago Base
Murcielago Base
vs
$179/mo
Avg. Compact Car
Vehicle overview
Formerly owned by Chrysler and later an Indonesian company called Megatech, the Italian exotic car company fondly known as Lamborghini is now owned by Audi/Volkswagen. In 2002, Lamborghini introduced a high-strung yet well-mannered bambino called Murcielago. As with some past Lambos, this car gets its name from a legendary fighting bull: in this case, one whose life was spared because of the extraordinary courage he displayed while in the ring.
The Murcielago (pronounced "Mercy-ell-ah-go") is Lamborghini's flagship and as such is essentially an evolution of the previous Diablo. Its 6.2-liter, V12 engine, mounted amidships, has numerous high-tech engineering features to help both maximum power and overall smoothness and tractability. Power is sent to all four wheels through a viscous all-wheel-drive system with limited-slip differentials at both ends. Underneath the carbon-fiber body panels (the roof and doors are still steel) is a tubular steel space frame. Last year, Lamborghini introduced a Murcielago roadster. It has additional structural bracing and auto-deploying rollover bars to compensate for the loss of the fixed roof.
From a practical standpoint (a concept applied loosely to any Lamborghini), the company's newer Gallardo is a better car. Its performance capability is very similar to that of the Murcielago, yet it's more comfortable and easier to drive. And it's cheaper. But we're pretty sure there will always be a place for a car like the Murcielago. More so than Mercedes-Benz's SL65 AMG and SLR McLaren or Aston Martin's V12 Vanquish, the Murcielago has an undeniable, big-and-brash street presence. It's a bit of a throwback to the way supercars used to be made, actually, though thankfully without the heavy controls and awful ergonomics. In spirit, the Countach and Diablo live on, and we're happy to see it.
Performance & mpg
A 6.2-liter, V12 engine fills the Murcielago's engine bay, and it makes 580 horsepower at 7,500 rpm and 479 pound-feet of torque at 5,400. All that brute force is fed through a six-speed manual transmission and a full-time all-wheel-drive system. A paddle-shifted sequential gearbox, dubbed e-gear, is also available. Zero to 60 mph happens in about 3.8 seconds, and the car will run up to about 205 mph if given the room.
Safety
Huge ventilated disc brakes with antilock control bring this beast to a stop, and a sophisticated traction-control system helps keep it on the road.
Driving
Modulating the clutch and touchy throttle takes some getting used to, and the optional sequential manual isn't as quick on the draw as we'd like. Similarly, the handling favors neutral understeer -- safe, but not ultrathrilling. Though the Murcielago borders on ponderous at low speeds, all shortcomings are quickly forgotten once the mighty V12 slingshots you into the next time zone.
Interior
The Audi influence is obvious inside the Murcielago, with plenty of properly fitting leather and soft-touch materials. The roomy cockpit features comfortable seating that won't leave you reaching for the painkillers. Though not as flamboyant as the exterior, the interior styling is still befitting a vehicle that commands such a high price of admission. The convertible's removable canvas top is rather fussy to install or stow, and works better as an emergency shower cap rather than a truly functional top.
2006 Lamborghini Murcielago models
The exotic Lamborghini Murcielago is available as a coupe or a convertible. Both models come fully loaded with all the typical supercar trappings. Major standard equipment includes effective air conditioning, a tilt and telescoping steering wheel, power windows and locks, and a CD audio system. The suspension's damping can be adjusted, and one can also electronically raise the car's front suspension 45mm to avoid scraping the Murcielago's (normally) low-slung chin on driveway aprons. Optional upgrades include carbon-ceramic brakes, a navigation system, a carbon-fiber interior trim package, and various other ways to customize the interior trim and exterior paint.
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the Used 2006 Lamborghini Murcielago.
5 star(67%)
4 star(27%)
3 star(3%)
2 star(3%)
1 star(0%)
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3.75 out of 5 stars
Expected more
Jeff, 06/30/2006
2006 Lamborghini Murcielago 2dr Coupe AWD (6.2L 12cyl 6M)
I will say.. for the money spent on it, I'm not as impressed as I should be. The engine has had a few thousand dollars worth the problems in the last few months, the exterior design is a little boxy, riding comfort isn't spectacular. The performance is amazing obviously, really throws you back in your seat. Paint chips kind of easily. The shift is smooth but my tranny has already gone … once. Gears wear down a little fast. Needs better brake pads, I've been replacing them every few thousand miles. Gas is horrible, but I couldn't give it a 1 because it IS a 12 cylinder.
5 out of 5 stars
The sweetest car ever
Danny , 03/26/2006
2006 Lamborghini Murcielago 2dr Convertible AWD (6.2L 12cyl 6M)
This car is the greatest ever! I love driving that demon-like speed machine. Give it a perfect rating. This car rocks!
5 out of 5 stars
Lamboreport
Fareed Choudhury, 08/22/2006
2006 Lamborghini Murcielago 2dr Coupe AWD (6.2L 12cyl 6M)
This is one of the best cars ever built. It has blistering performance. Intimidating looks. The most fun I have ever had was in this car.
4.75 out of 5 stars
Greatest car of all.
Raymond Van Praag, 10/10/2003
2003 Lamborghini Murcielago AWD 2dr Coupe (6.2L 12cyl 6M)
Having had the top of the line
porsches, ferraris (355 and 550), and a
whole bunch of lesser sportscars, this
Murcielago is the most fun car I've
ever driven. It really has everything
perfect. Want to drive it all the time.
It only could be a trifle more raw, but
I only feel that way sometimes.
Usually, I feel it's perfectly balanced
between insane and rational.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2006 Lamborghini Murcielago, so we've included reviews for other years of the Murcielago since its last redesign.
2006 Murcielago Highlights
Convertible
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $319,100 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 10 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $543/month |
Seating | 2 seats |
Drivetrain | all wheel drive |
Warranty | 2 years / 24,000 miles |
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