@RayanMADAO Agree. I still prefer the facelifted version (the one with the nuclear-shaped taillights). That absolutely looks so timeless and futuristic. Don't get me wrong, I love the previous version, but I love the LP even more.
I'll say this over and over again: Early/Mid 2000's cars are absolute peak. Styling modern but yet subtle, not too focused on aerodynamics and/or track performance, manual transmissions and amazing sound notes. Even those e-gear Gallardos/Murcielagos are becoming charismatic cuz those delayed but yet slaming gear changes (mostly the downshifts) make a beatiful sound. If you can buy one of those rn do it cuz they'll be worth millions.
Kindly disagree. 90s and early 00s are the dark era of car design. Fuel crisis and emission standards kicked in, but almost no one knew how to make beautiful AND useful. Murci isn't an exception. Sure, there are some gems here and there (ah the timeless Zonda, but the design peaked around 2010. Even Zonda cooked very nicely with F and Tricolore. Reventon is just the cooler Murcielago (even if to some it's a prototype Aventador)
@@purwantiallan5089 yes, dealerships and car lots have automotive locksmiths on speed dial. Locksmiths are basically regulated car thieves. Except you know, they dont steal your car, just make a key that can start the engine. Making a copy of a car key is not as simple of a process as one might think, you also have to program it so the car recognizes it as THE key, and it involves encryption cracking software. The automotive side of locksmithing is its own whole ass trade
love an early murciélago. first saw this as a 10-year-old in need for speed hot pursuit 2. had a model of one but in yellow. still think it's one of the prettiest cars ever made, especially the clean-as-fuck front end.
Hot pursuit 2!! Damn I forgot about that game. Blast from the past right there. I remember driving the orange murcielago and the sliver carrera gt the most. Loved that game.
i still dig pretty much all of the cars i saw and drove in this game: bmw m5 and z8, jag xkr, clk gtr and cl55 amg, porsche gt and 996 turbo, ferrari 360 and 550, lambo murci & diablo, mclaren f1, this weird as holden gts coupé ... what a time and what a game!
Design-wise, this was peak Lamborghini for me. It has the cool, sporty, angular styling of all Lambos since the Countach, but also has the clean, purposeful, restrained lines of the Muira. The Countach and Diablo look like a garage science experiment (which can be cool, but a bit messy looking), and the newer ones are overtly busy and angry, yet also look less distinctly Lamborghini since a few other automakers are taking the same busy design approach.
Yes it looked crazy good to be fair. But it too suffered the same fate as all the others from a similar time. The Enzo, zonda, carerra gt, SLR and Co all suffered the same. All big overly big heavy cars. The Enzo looks like it should have done about 350 mph lol. Just wish they were lighter
What I love most about the Murcielago, other than the epic V12 sound, is how clean and smooth the design is. It's very elegant. It didn't need pointy jagged edges sticking out everywhere.
Isn't that the point of buying a Lamborghini tho? (To me) Lamborghinis aren't refined, smooth, (conventionally) sporty cars like Ferraris, Lamborghinis feel like brute force, agressive, flashy, and honestly somewhat tasteless (when compared to contemporary Ferraris) cars, exception being the Miura
My fave love if i owned a Lamborghini like this is hands down ...people reactions. They may not even be car people...but they know its something special. Used to get similar reactions years ago when i would drive my buddys 1996 blue/white stripes Dodge Viper GTS. So many stares/points/thimb ups!
yeah, the design looks exotic and wild without even trying its like one of those women that look elegant with little make up and not even trying hard to be fashionable unlike those who try SO HARD that's the vibe I get from the design if you compare it with others
I cant think of two more genuine, unassuming guys in the "car fan" space. I love that they both have done so well doing something they love. Doing jobs that definitely didnt guarantee a ton of money as a livelihood. Really big fan of both guys
Easily one of my fav Lamborghinis ever. The design alone is timeless and looks so clean and gorgeous 20 years later. Absolutely stunning on every level. Saw one on the streets of Monaco and was blown away.
I absolutely love this car. It was THE supercar of my childhood and I couldn't wait to get my hands on it in any video game it appeared in. It's everything you could ever want from a performance vehicle in my opinion. The styling is exquisite, it's fast, it's rare, it's quirky, it has a wonderfully loud beautiful sounding v12 and it comes as a manual. Perfection.
This is my favorite Lamborghini ever made. My first ever video game was Need For Speed Hot Pursuit 2, and since the Murciélago was the cover car, it just has a special place in my heart and if I’m ever financially stable enough to get any exotic sports car, THIS is easily my first choice. I’d love to get it in that iconic yellow color but because prices will most likely keep going up on these, I’ll pick one up in any color.
There's something amazing about a nerdy car guy like Doug (or me) rising up to become an automotive icon with a catchphrase others are desperate to take a stab at imitating. Congratulations on all your success, Doug! I've been a fan for years and I look forward to decades to come! 😀👍 (Oh, and the Lambo looks pretty sweet, too 😉)
Murciélago is the last pure,raw,simple design yet such timeless Lamborghini design I would say this is the Lambo for the real car enthusiasts,manual transmission,sounds like no other v12 and still very mechanical car that you can really feel
Lambo phone dial wheels are my absolute favorite. Murci may also be my favorite Lambo of all-time, it used to be the Diablo as a kid. It's basically Lambo perfection IMO.
When the Murci first got out, i was underwhelmed and feared that Audi had tamed the raging mad bulls, especially when they came out with the Audi R8, which was a "surprisingly" hot and cool car for an Audi. But in hindsight, it was the last Lambo that had some connections to the brand that i grew up with (even though it went through a lot of owners like you said, but the Diablo was still being produced), and the last Lambo that i think that it is pretty and cool looking (for an "Audi Lambo"). Of course, they made some stinkers in the past, but you don't expect them to do that anymore, although.. Estoque.. very reminiscent of the Jarama, for all the wrong reasons, but they really want to make it happen. I never knew about the history of the V12 though, that was pretty cool to know, somehow that story slipped under the radar for me through the years. I knew it was an own-built engine, but i did not know that it was basically the same engine every time but with some upgrades and changes. Either way, i hope my mom is watching this, so that she knows what i want for Christmas.
The Murcie's quirks makes me love it even more, my all time favorite machine this one. Sure by todays standard a freakin' hellcat or something can blow it outta the water, if someday I ever find one I will never let go
My favourite Lambo (The diablo, gallardo and countach all come on a very close second place tho. Can't decide in what order so they have to share it, lol). This was the pinnacle of 2000s design when i was a young adult so it will always be a special car to me and it's not too forced to look good, just a basic but a very harmonic look!
I love the Murciélago and I’m so happy people see it as an icon. However, it also makes me sad because that means it’s going to keep getting more expensive, which means I won’t be able to buy one lol
I love the LP-640 model. Just slight modifications to the look but still a Murci at heart. Looked sooo good with the wider side vents and single exit exhaust 🤤 NFS Prostreet was my first introduction to that model
Under Audi's stewardship, the Lambo's are now more reliable, but damn, still hell on quirky! Love the colour, and the styling is sooo cool! Nice one Dougie!
I love how the Murcielago has that high-pitched exhaust note. It sounds like a jet engine. However, I would prefer the paddle shift. I love the styling on it and that glorious V12. Also, those older Lamborghini have extremely firm seats which many people find uncomfortable but, I personally find them comfortable.
one thing though: the interior shows more signs of wear than you'd expect on a car with only 7k miles imho. my 97 c-class estate with 175k miles on the clock and 26 years of daily usage still looks fresh. if i owned a super car it would still look brand new both inside and out even after 20 years, _especially_ if it hadn't been driven a lot.
haven't watched the video but I just wanna say that the 640 is the best version. Cleaned up design and more power, while having the rest of the appeal of the base car
@@SuperSpeederBaker I wholeheartedly disagree. The single colour taillights, the single exhaust tip with the rear bumper shaped for it, the larger front intakes, the clear engine cover... these are all small details but they make the LP640 noticeably better looking than the launch car
Doug forgot to mention that there's also a difference between typical Ferrari owners and typical Lamborghini owners. The only problem with this car is the color. I love Jeremy Clarkson's review of the Murcielago on Top Gear. If I was rich I would seriously consider a manual Murcielago. Thank you.
I’m not even a car guy but Doug’s reviews are awesome!!! Very thorough and very entertaining! Hey Doug maybe you should start reviewing golf clubs 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🤣🤣
The design is so nice and still kinda modern looking. The interior is a throwback to the 80s. The engine is a throwback to the 60s. Overall, amazing car. Meanwhile, Lamborghini made more Aventadors than Murcielagos, Diablos, Countach, Miura, 350gt and 400 gt combined
Their final rendition onto S.V model is my all time favourite, had the lights and rear updated to modern standards and some great interior work. That is truly peak Lamborghini imo. With Richard Hammond driving the car onto the ending sunset in dubai.
The 670-4 SV is one of the most gorgeous cars of the modern era. I wish they’d put a rear wing on all Murcielagos. Shame the SV didn’t come with a clutch pedal.
@@LambosOnlyI remember when Roy ordered his, he got the small SV sticker and the small wing. Really a one of one. Read that he said that the manual option cost $10k and had to be approved by Lamborghini.
The sound of that engine is one of the most beautiful sounds ever and the downshifts are just as amazing and if u buy one subtle isn't a word that should be used in any fashion for a work of art like that!!
legend has it after you buy a supercar from Cars & Bids Doug puts a gun to your head and asks for his cut "THIIISSSS....is a .44 caliber Magnum Revolver"
This car is special indeed. if only everyone in the world played need for speed carbon then they'd know that this car is unforgettable. One of the fastest in the game and its design has become beautiful, now that I myself have aged. Lambo is designing jet fighters for the roads now lol. This one is the most decent.
Hey Doug, love your videos. Ever thought of reviewing the Honda accord coupe V6 6 speed? They made them from 2013-2017. Drove one for one of my clients and I would have never expected this type of power from an accord
The first Lamborghini made under German Ownership & Engineering Support from Audi and also still one of the best sounding Lamborghini V12s in my Opinion. Murcielagos always sound amazing, especially on the Autobahn at 200km/h + (120mph+ for Americans & Brits) whether passing you or sitting in a Murcielago Also the Murcielago deserved a newer Review, so i'm glad you are reviewing one again Doug! Prost & Cheers from Berchtesgaden in the Bavarian Alps
I think they should have updated the interior on later models. Especially 2010 versions and the SV. The Gallardo had a much nicer interior and that came from 2004.
All the quirks are pretty forward-thinking. Reverse Button placed by the door because you open the door and turn your torso while steering with one hand to park/go backwards because the murcIÉLAGO is so wide ( _and no backup camera _ ) as is the case with most of lambo’s cars with scissor doors.
@@car_auction_talkIt was confirmed that there were 7 manual Murcielago SV's, 3 white one's, 1 in red, 1 in chocolate/brown, 1 in orange, 1 in blue. The blue one was a pre-production prototype and was converted to customer specifications, it was owned by Valentino Balboni.
Man do I hate those horrible hex lights. They ruin the video of any car shot under them. Can't believe Larry put those in his shop. I find it very hard to do paint correction with that light source and have to breakout the Scangrips so I can see what I am doing. Love the car and Doug's review as always. Big thanks to Larry for the hookup
I remember this car being in Need For Speed Most Wanted 2005 and I gotta say it’s the best sounding V12 in the game. EA Games got the sounding correctly. That car still looks amazing after 20 years too
Fun fact. Kobe Bryant bought his wife a Manual Murciélago for her birthday. Only to find out she couldn’t drive stick. So… instead of driving it for around 6 months and selling it for a premium cause, of course it’s Kobe Bryant’s Lamborghini, and buy his wife an Automatic Murciélago, he decided to go to take his Manual Murciélago to a shop where they put an Automatic transmission in that same car. 🤦🏻♂️ RIP KOBE
The American pronunciation lacks fidelity to the original Spanish, which has antepenultimate stress, hence the accent on the e, and might be something like 'mercy-ELLA-go'. And if the retort to that is "well, it's Italian", the Italianized pronunciation has a CH sound. "Mercy-uh-LAH-go" is just straight ignorance.
Americans don't like to adapt to pronunciation thats why they change names , take christophoro Colombo .(Christopher Columbus) or Otorhinolaryngology( ENT) 😂
I think I fell in love with the Murcielago the first time I saw the opening for Need for Speed Hot pursuit 2. It was such a sexy looking car, the intro was awesome! Especially when the police Diablo came in behind it! I had goosebumps and I played and played that game. Seeing this brought back those memories for me. 😊
@@susancorgi I imagine anyone who'd buy a Murcielago would despise Tesla, or at the very least consider it completely and utterly inferior in every way
20 years old and still looks timeless in my eyes. Beautiful car.
Hands down one of the most beautiful cars ever made.
Word.
I like the pre-LP design even better.
Heavily disagree. Doesn't look bad but definitely looks dated to me
@RayanMADAO Agree. I still prefer the facelifted version (the one with the nuclear-shaped taillights). That absolutely looks so timeless and futuristic. Don't get me wrong, I love the previous version, but I love the LP even more.
The lp670sv is perfect to me so is the 2010 gallardo
Murcielago & original Audi R8 defined 2000s styling for me. Absolutely timeless and gorgeous cars
Spot on and BMW E46 M3.
@@Techjunkiero Audi R8 looked so modern back in 2008!
@@AmongUs-mb4qxthe R8 used to be so cool and then it became "the pedestrian supercar" for no reason.
That and the Ferrari Enzo, f430, Pagani Zonda, Ford GT, Carrera GT, and even the Gallardo. They’re all 2000s icons
How about the McClaren F1😂 I think it’s price tag would say it tops em all…
I'll say this over and over again: Early/Mid 2000's cars are absolute peak. Styling modern but yet subtle, not too focused on aerodynamics and/or track performance, manual transmissions and amazing sound notes. Even those e-gear Gallardos/Murcielagos are becoming charismatic cuz those delayed but yet slaming gear changes (mostly the downshifts) make a beatiful sound.
If you can buy one of those rn do it cuz they'll be worth millions.
Very much agreed that the early/mid 2000s are absolute peak. Except for the E gear part, those are trash
Sweet going to hold onto my 01 camry
The Murci is one of my favorite cars ever and I 100 percent early 2000s is peak sports car
I disagree. Cars get better and better. Give me the latest stuff any day of the week.
Kindly disagree.
90s and early 00s are the dark era of car design. Fuel crisis and emission standards kicked in, but almost no one knew how to make beautiful AND useful. Murci isn't an exception. Sure, there are some gems here and there (ah the timeless Zonda, but the design peaked around 2010.
Even Zonda cooked very nicely with F and Tricolore.
Reventon is just the cooler Murcielago (even if to some it's a prototype Aventador)
Doug, the keyring is positioned this way, so the other keys don't bash on the lower dash, when driving fast.
All fun until you need a replacement from a certified locksmith lol.
@@Rshafer984locksmith?
@@purwantiallan5089 yes, dealerships and car lots have automotive locksmiths on speed dial. Locksmiths are basically regulated car thieves. Except you know, they dont steal your car, just make a key that can start the engine. Making a copy of a car key is not as simple of a process as one might think, you also have to program it so the car recognizes it as THE key, and it involves encryption cracking software. The automotive side of locksmithing is its own whole ass trade
@@caboose22320 Murcies though don't have complicated electronic chips though. They are just simple standard cut keys without any electronics.
love an early murciélago. first saw this as a 10-year-old in need for speed hot pursuit 2. had a model of one but in yellow. still think it's one of the prettiest cars ever made, especially the clean-as-fuck front end.
same!
NFS 2 is still my absolute favorite driving game...
Hot pursuit 2!! Damn I forgot about that game. Blast from the past right there. I remember driving the orange murcielago and the sliver carrera gt the most. Loved that game.
Same. That game birthed my whole mental car catalog.
i still dig pretty much all of the cars i saw and drove in this game: bmw m5 and z8, jag xkr, clk gtr and cl55 amg, porsche gt and 996 turbo, ferrari 360 and 550, lambo murci & diablo, mclaren f1, this weird as holden gts coupé ... what a time and what a game!
Design-wise, this was peak Lamborghini for me. It has the cool, sporty, angular styling of all Lambos since the Countach, but also has the clean, purposeful, restrained lines of the Muira. The Countach and Diablo look like a garage science experiment (which can be cool, but a bit messy looking), and the newer ones are overtly busy and angry, yet also look less distinctly Lamborghini since a few other automakers are taking the same busy design approach.
Murcielago still legendary. Even Coco Hayashi owned a Murcielago before back in 2017.
Yes it looked crazy good to be fair. But it too suffered the same fate as all the others from a similar time. The Enzo, zonda, carerra gt, SLR and Co all suffered the same. All big overly big heavy cars. The Enzo looks like it should have done about 350 mph lol. Just wish they were lighter
What I love most about the Murcielago, other than the epic V12 sound, is how clean and smooth the design is.
It's very elegant. It didn't need pointy jagged edges sticking out everywhere.
Isn't that the point of buying a Lamborghini tho? (To me) Lamborghinis aren't refined, smooth, (conventionally) sporty cars like Ferraris, Lamborghinis feel like brute force, agressive, flashy, and honestly somewhat tasteless (when compared to contemporary Ferraris) cars, exception being the Miura
agreed, it's a shame they abandoned manual, and the clean sexy designs
Yeah, too bad the modern ones look like a typical gamer PC, i.e cars that appeal to children.
My fave love if i owned a Lamborghini like this is hands down ...people reactions. They may not even be car people...but they know its something special.
Used to get similar reactions years ago when i would drive my buddys 1996 blue/white stripes Dodge Viper GTS. So many stares/points/thimb ups!
yeah, the design looks exotic and wild without even trying
its like one of those women that look elegant with little make up and not even trying hard to be fashionable
unlike those who try SO HARD
that's the vibe I get from the design if you compare it with others
I cant think of two more genuine, unassuming guys in the "car fan" space. I love that they both have done so well doing something they love. Doing jobs that definitely didnt guarantee a ton of money as a livelihood.
Really big fan of both guys
Yep. Its still more famous.
Easily one of my fav Lamborghinis ever. The design alone is timeless and looks so clean and gorgeous 20 years later. Absolutely stunning on every level. Saw one on the streets of Monaco and was blown away.
NFS HOT PURSUIT 2 flashback brought me here. The Murcielago still costed $14.35M cheaper than Miura. Miura in GT5 costed $15M!
I absolutely love this car. It was THE supercar of my childhood and I couldn't wait to get my hands on it in any video game it appeared in. It's everything you could ever want from a performance vehicle in my opinion. The styling is exquisite, it's fast, it's rare, it's quirky, it has a wonderfully loud beautiful sounding v12 and it comes as a manual. Perfection.
Me too love this.
This has aged very well.
this? or THIISSS?
Facts. When it first came out ì remember it being so beautiful. And it still holds that to this day.
This is my favorite Lamborghini ever made. My first ever video game was Need For Speed Hot Pursuit 2, and since the Murciélago was the cover car, it just has a special place in my heart and if I’m ever financially stable enough to get any exotic sports car, THIS is easily my first choice. I’d love to get it in that iconic yellow color but because prices will most likely keep going up on these, I’ll pick one up in any color.
Me too. I also love the Cop variant of Murcielago. It also got 25bhp more than even the NFS variant.
@@purwantiallan5089 I loved it in Forza Horizon 3!
19:06 Larry: "Please don't kill me, Doug."
this has got to be my Dream Car I was a teen during this time. loved driving the murcielago in the racing games.
Still the nicest and cleanest lambo ever made, the sound it makes is just awesome. Good review Doug.
Larry definitely had too much fun with that intro 🤣
I'll cherish THIS forever.
@@AMMO-NYC he’s really good at it too!
Larry David?
Love the Ammo Crossovers.
This duo is a classic ! Love both channels !
@18:32 Newer Lambos have the bonus feature of catching on fire after revving the engine too many times.
I’ve never seen Doug so enthusiastic like in this car. Very cool video. Thank you.
Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2 anyone?
@@Spartansrule118 yes that sound tho
My favorite generation of the Murciélago loved it in NFS Hot Pursuit 2 and Most Wanted 2005
There's something amazing about a nerdy car guy like Doug (or me) rising up to become an automotive icon with a catchphrase others are desperate to take a stab at imitating.
Congratulations on all your success, Doug!
I've been a fan for years and I look forward to decades to come! 😀👍
(Oh, and the Lambo looks pretty sweet, too 😉)
Murciélago is the last pure,raw,simple design yet such timeless Lamborghini design I would say this is the Lambo for the real car enthusiasts,manual transmission,sounds like no other v12 and still very mechanical car that you can really feel
This car was made for Doug DeMuros video style. Tons of fun, Tons of quirks, and tons of driving experience. One of my favorite videos as of late!
Exactly dude Exactly. Doug loves these types of cars. This screams him.
Lambo phone dial wheels are my absolute favorite. Murci may also be my favorite Lambo of all-time, it used to be the Diablo as a kid. It's basically Lambo perfection IMO.
Facts. As a kid I used to hate em. As an adult they are peak car😂😂
When the Murci first got out, i was underwhelmed and feared that Audi had tamed the raging mad bulls, especially when they came out with the Audi R8, which was a "surprisingly" hot and cool car for an Audi.
But in hindsight, it was the last Lambo that had some connections to the brand that i grew up with (even though it went through a lot of owners like you said, but the Diablo was still being produced), and the last Lambo that i think that it is pretty and cool looking (for an "Audi Lambo").
Of course, they made some stinkers in the past, but you don't expect them to do that anymore, although.. Estoque.. very reminiscent of the Jarama, for all the wrong reasons, but they really want to make it happen.
I never knew about the history of the V12 though, that was pretty cool to know, somehow that story slipped under the radar for me through the years.
I knew it was an own-built engine, but i did not know that it was basically the same engine every time but with some upgrades and changes.
Either way, i hope my mom is watching this, so that she knows what i want for Christmas.
The Murcie's quirks makes me love it even more, my all time favorite machine this one. Sure by todays standard a freakin' hellcat or something can blow it outta the water, if someday I ever find one I will never let go
20:35 im pretty sure thats a misfire lmao
These kinda epic youtuber collabs are blowing my minddddd
My favourite Lambo (The diablo, gallardo and countach all come on a very close second place tho. Can't decide in what order so they have to share it, lol). This was the pinnacle of 2000s design when i was a young adult so it will always be a special car to me and it's not too forced to look good, just a basic but a very harmonic look!
it is my biggest dream to do that intro for Doug!
I love the Murciélago and I’m so happy people see it as an icon. However, it also makes me sad because that means it’s going to keep getting more expensive, which means I won’t be able to buy one lol
The shape of a Lamborghini is just so smooth.
Pure nostalgia with this car be it in racing games or movies, still looks good to this day.
I love the LP-640 model. Just slight modifications to the look but still a Murci at heart. Looked sooo good with the wider side vents and single exit exhaust 🤤 NFS Prostreet was my first introduction to that model
Best Lamborghini ever made
Ammo delivering my favorite doug cameo is something i did not know i needed xD
Under Audi's stewardship, the Lambo's are now more reliable, but damn, still hell on quirky! Love the colour, and the styling is sooo cool! Nice one Dougie!
Audis are not very reliable either as most people think
@@LuigiVbattistatotally agree
@@LuigiVbattistaFar more reliable than Lambos ever were.
Also; Audi is doing a lot better with that these days.
Love your energy Doug. Makes me happy every time you upload a video
Absolutely loving the collabs with Larry. Beautiful car with two of the automotive youtube icons.
I hope to join the ranks someday.
Murcielago, Carrera GT, SLR Mclaren, timeless and well crafted cars.
One of the very Lambos to achieve GOAT status. 💯
I love how the Murcielago has that high-pitched exhaust note. It sounds like a jet engine. However, I would prefer the paddle shift. I love the styling on it and that glorious V12. Also, those older Lamborghini have extremely firm seats which many people find uncomfortable but, I personally find them comfortable.
My all time favorite sportcar ! Timeless masterpiece.
Yep. Along with Diablo SV, Titan, Helicopter and HSV Coupe GTS in NFS HOT PURSUIT 2.
one thing though: the interior shows more signs of wear than you'd expect on a car with only 7k miles imho. my 97 c-class estate with 175k miles on the clock and 26 years of daily usage still looks fresh. if i owned a super car it would still look brand new both inside and out even after 20 years, _especially_ if it hadn't been driven a lot.
This example is flithy af. Parts are missing, not everything works. 200k of repairs (give or take) to bring it back to 9,5/10.
Agreed
UGH, there's nothing like a Lamborghini V12. Every one they ever made sounds amazing
I can’t believe Doug has never reviewed a Lambo GALLARDO 😳
1st Gen 5.0 Gallardo 🤤 beautiful
haven't watched the video but I just wanna say that the 640 is the best version. Cleaned up design and more power, while having the rest of the appeal of the base car
I honestly think the pre lp car is more beautiful
@@SuperSpeederBaker I wholeheartedly disagree. The single colour taillights, the single exhaust tip with the rear bumper shaped for it, the larger front intakes, the clear engine cover... these are all small details but they make the LP640 noticeably better looking than the launch car
@@Butterbean32 Yeah, well, you know, that's just like, your opinion, man.
@@SuperSpeederBaker I agree, its so clean and beautiful.
I love how raw the pre-LP looks though. The lp640 also removed the gated manual from the options.
Midnight club 3 dub edition made me fall in love with this car.
Doug forgot to mention that there's also a difference between typical Ferrari owners and typical Lamborghini owners. The only problem with this car is the color. I love Jeremy Clarkson's review of the Murcielago on Top Gear. If I was rich I would seriously consider a manual Murcielago. Thank you.
If I won the lottery, I'd want a Diablo
@Doug DeMuro This is the BEST Lambo in existence and deserves all the praise it gets period.
Doug the type of guy to use another car RUclipsr's businesses to do a video. Doug the type of guy to find faults with a perfect super car. Thanks.
I remembered when I first saw and heard this car. Complete spaceship back in the day. And then the wings. It's still a complete icon
I love the idea that Lamborghini expects you to smoke in your $200K sports car
They expect you to light your model’s cigarette, you pleb. They don’t eat, you know?
I lived in Italy for several years, smoking seems much more common place there.
I would smoke?! Why not?!
I’m not even a car guy but Doug’s reviews are awesome!!! Very thorough and very entertaining! Hey Doug maybe you should start reviewing golf clubs 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🤣🤣
The design is so nice and still kinda modern looking. The interior is a throwback to the 80s. The engine is a throwback to the 60s. Overall, amazing car. Meanwhile, Lamborghini made more Aventadors than Murcielagos, Diablos, Countach, Miura, 350gt and 400 gt combined
Their final rendition onto S.V model is my all time favourite, had the lights and rear updated to modern standards and some great interior work. That is truly peak Lamborghini imo.
With Richard Hammond driving the car onto the ending sunset in dubai.
Exactly. The murcielago SV is one of the most beautiful modern ish cars every. Like genuinely. It's up there on my list and I know lots of cars.
The best noise you can get. Forget LFA
LFA is one of a kind but I wouldn't trust anybody who thinks LFA sounds better than Murcielago
Looking forward to your Grand Highlander, Lexus TX, and ID Buzz Longhweelbase videos!
The 670-4 SV is one of the most gorgeous cars of the modern era. I wish they’d put a rear wing on all Murcielagos. Shame the SV didn’t come with a clutch pedal.
there were 6 manual murcielago sv's built, but none have been sold recently. they're all very hidden and not a lot of people know their whereabouts
@@29n Not true. Those that are in the business know exactly where they are. Everyone and their mother knows Roy Cats and his SV.
@@LambosOnlyI remember when Roy ordered his, he got the small SV sticker and the small wing. Really a one of one. Read that he said that the manual option cost $10k and had to be approved by Lamborghini.
@@LambosOnlyalso BC crashed his white manual SV
i said "not a lot of people know", not "nobody knows" lmao
The sound of that engine is one of the most beautiful sounds ever and the downshifts are just as amazing and if u buy one subtle isn't a word that should be used in any fashion for a work of art like that!!
legend has it after you buy a supercar from Cars & Bids Doug puts a gun to your head and asks for his cut
"THIIISSSS....is a .44 caliber Magnum Revolver"
Dark Doug
The LP640 and above’s engine had a slightly larger displacement of 6.5L
Watching as my dream car get Outta my reach
This car is special indeed. if only everyone in the world played need for speed carbon then they'd know that this car is unforgettable. One of the fastest in the game and its design has become beautiful, now that I myself have aged.
Lambo is designing jet fighters for the roads now lol. This one is the most decent.
Hey Doug, love your videos. Ever thought of reviewing the Honda accord coupe V6 6 speed? They made them from 2013-2017. Drove one for one of my clients and I would have never expected this type of power from an accord
Honda had been making the Accord coupe with a V6 and 6 speed manual transmission since 2003. However, those early ones had a 3.0 V6, not the 3.5.
The first Lamborghini made under German Ownership & Engineering Support from Audi and also still one of the best sounding Lamborghini V12s in my Opinion.
Murcielagos always sound amazing, especially on the Autobahn at 200km/h + (120mph+ for Americans & Brits) whether passing you or sitting in a Murcielago
Also the Murcielago deserved a newer Review, so i'm glad you are reviewing one again Doug!
Prost & Cheers from Berchtesgaden in the Bavarian Alps
I think they should have updated the interior on later models. Especially 2010 versions and the SV. The Gallardo had a much nicer interior and that came from 2004.
All the quirks are pretty forward-thinking. Reverse Button placed by the door because you open the door and turn your torso while steering with one hand to park/go backwards because the murcIÉLAGO is so wide ( _and no backup camera _ ) as is the case with most of lambo’s cars with scissor doors.
@Doug Demuro: This is one of your best grabs. Thank you so much for this.
This car is insanely outstanding. No other words.
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If this was a Mucielago SV with a 6-speed manual then this video would have been one of the greatest🙌🏽
I believe the SV was never offered with a manual, which is a real shame.
@@Scientist_Salarian There were very few examples sold with a manual which makes them the rarest and most expensive ones
@@SamiKhan-hn3ukmany say that 7 were made
@@car_auction_talkIt was confirmed that there were 7 manual Murcielago SV's, 3 white one's, 1 in red, 1 in chocolate/brown, 1 in orange, 1 in blue. The blue one was a pre-production prototype and was converted to customer specifications, it was owned by Valentino Balboni.
Ayyy nice to see you guys collaborate!
Man do I hate those horrible hex lights. They ruin the video of any car shot under them. Can't believe Larry put those in his shop. I find it very hard to do paint correction with that light source and have to breakout the Scangrips so I can see what I am doing.
Love the car and Doug's review as always. Big thanks to Larry for the hookup
I just made the same comment lol
Drove a 640 at Las Vegas motor speedway on the ALMS course 12 years ago, the best experience ever with that sound!
My all time favorite car. It is beautiful and timeless.
no one came here hoping to find out what victor's favorite car is.. this is not about you
And yet, you came here and commented. It is not about me, it is about the car which looks amazing btw.
@@RedMangabeyIt's my favorite car too!
Those wheels just scream early 2000s. I love it
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My favorite Lambo ever.
Same
I remember this car being in Need For Speed Most Wanted 2005 and I gotta say it’s the best sounding V12 in the game. EA Games got the sounding correctly. That car still looks amazing after 20 years too
Fun fact. Kobe Bryant bought his wife a Manual Murciélago for her birthday. Only to find out she couldn’t drive stick. So… instead of driving it for around 6 months and selling it for a premium cause, of course it’s Kobe Bryant’s Lamborghini, and buy his wife an Automatic Murciélago, he decided to go to take his Manual Murciélago to a shop where they put an Automatic transmission in that same car. 🤦🏻♂️ RIP KOBE
In the summertime, I have BatWings too.
Awesome! Finally a video I enjoy! Always wondered if these were two piece wheels
I was about 8 when this car came out (NFS Hot Pursuit 2 times) and it's been my favourite supercar ever since.
Why is it so hard for people in the U.S. to pronounce the word"Murciélago"?
The American pronunciation lacks fidelity to the original Spanish, which has antepenultimate stress, hence the accent on the e, and might be something like 'mercy-ELLA-go'. And if the retort to that is "well, it's Italian", the Italianized pronunciation has a CH sound. "Mercy-uh-LAH-go" is just straight ignorance.
Americans don't like to adapt to pronunciation thats why they change names , take christophoro Colombo .(Christopher Columbus) or Otorhinolaryngology( ENT) 😂
The leather strap on the driver side sun visor is to put in toll tickets from Italian highways, which obviously the passenger doesn't need to do.
IT IS already an icon wtf.
*Playing on the bat theme, Bruce Wayne/Batman drove this in the Dark Knight*
while people are waiting for the revuelto review, here is Doug reviewing a car from 2 gens and 20 years car
I think I fell in love with the Murcielago the first time I saw the opening for Need for Speed Hot pursuit 2. It was such a sexy looking car, the intro was awesome! Especially when the police Diablo came in behind it! I had goosebumps and I played and played that game. Seeing this brought back those memories for me. 😊
Don’t get it wrong. The Murcielago is an icon because of Need For Speed.
I'm lucky to have worked on and driven many of the Murci's. I had no idea the production numbers were so low.
I've never seen one and I've been to 40 ish cars and coffee's. Me either now it makes sense.
Doug the kind of car to sell his body on Cars and Bids
14:20 SHOTS FIRED SHOTS FIRED
I will definitely take that car! It’s beautiful, mean, fast, what more do you want?!
tesla
@@susancorgi I imagine anyone who'd buy a Murcielago would despise Tesla, or at the very least consider it completely and utterly inferior in every way
V12 gated manual... GAWD!
It seems that Doug thinks that the Murcielago is “cool”
One of the best channels. Doug - you tell it very well)
There are no Lambos like the Murcielago, the Gallardo and the Miura. The Countach and the Diablo are still ok. All the other ones are trash.
you mean, the very first lambo penned by ferrucio was trash?
Larry nailed the intro
I thought they’d been an icon for years now? The manual Murci’s have gone up considerably in price in the last couple years.
The Ed Bolian effect