Lamborghini Murcielago Review // A Brutal Legend

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Published 2024-06-07
A 2002 Lamborghini Murcielago and Batman have one thing in common, they're not for Jokers. Naturally aspirated, all-wheel drive, manual transmission and a mid-engined V12 engine make this a four-wheeled beast. Like the 355 we recently tested, this car exists at the crossroads of modern and classic. But where does that leave it compared to the modern day? And for the prices people are now asking for these, does it still have a place in this digital world? Thomas and James spend some time deliberating over it, while giving it a little push on some backroads. We hope you enjoy the episode. And then subscribe, silly.

Huge thank you to Autoboutique for letting us borrow their Murci. Find it for sale here! www.autotrader.ca/a/lamborghini/murcielago/mississ…

Editor: Karston Chong
Sound: Harrison Dickson and Karston Chong
Magical Genius Logistics Planners: James Engelsman and Joey Alford

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All Comments (21)
  • @ThaboTshuma
    I'd like to have a word with whoever put that wing there
  • @Shiny_Dragonite
    I picked my girlfriend up at the airport Friday morning after work and was graced with the presence of a Murcielago on the way home. He pulled up next to me, correctly deduced I was an enthusiast from my car, and cruised next to me for a bit to let me enjoy that V12 sound. Gave me a thumbs up, dropped two gears, and took off through traffic. About 15 minutes after I got home, I got the notification for this video. Impeccable timing.
  • @Synikoss
    Perfect timing for the upload, I was about to do something with my life but no need now !
  • @Maxxisblitz
    First of all, the Murciélago has the final descendant of the Bizzarini V12, which traces its roots back to the company's founding. The story goes that Ferrucio Lamborghini told Bizzarini he'd get a bonus for every horsepower over 300 it made. Bizzarini smashed the target by making it rev to over 9000. Lamborghini promptly fired him because the goal was to make something civilized. That engine's insanity, accidental or not, would go on to define the brand. It was replaced when the Aventador came out.

    Secondly, there's an anecdote which states that in period factory tours, the Gallardo production line was clean, state-of-the-art. Everything fit, everything was organized. Very German. The Murciélago's side was a disaster, with swearing, smashing with hammers to get things to mount, wires and tools strewn everywhere. It in many ways was the last true Italian Lamborghini.

    (If you want to hear more about these, go listen to the Carmudgeon Show.)

    Great video, guys.
  • @ScfrealYt
    Thomas and James are living their dream life
  • @s_t_r_a_y_e_d
    The Murcielago for me was the peak. I can't explain why but the Aventador just didn't captivate me like the the Diablo and Murcielago did..
  • @Pienimusta
    It looks like a stealth bomber.
    Absolutely a timeless piece.
  • @2d_enjoyer
    "throw it back a couple decades, 2002" ah a great day to feel old 😂
  • The older I get the more I find myself still wanting to own the cars I adored growing up as a kid like this one. Cars may have gotten better but they won't ever capture the emotion they had back in the 2000s and early 2010s where they peaked. Please get a 360 Challenge Stradale on this channel too!
  • @bmcgrath1le115
    Thank you guys for not being like every other automotive YouTuber and showing us constant brand new 2024 models, and letting us see our dream cars from your perspective. Best automotive YouTube channel!
  • I daily drove this car in 2005 for two whole years and was blown away at how easy it was to drive around. The stick, the excellent A/C (being I live in Houston, TX) the good visibility (for as big as it is) and didn't have to do ANY crazy service on it the entire time it was driven (other then standard service). It is an excellent car and wish it was still the same price that it was sold for back then!
  • @rhatala27
    The Murcielago SV has to be my favorite Lamborghini.
  • @philipdw6954
    The Lamborghini Murcuelago was my favourite car in Need for Speed Most Wanted. I couldn't drive one as a kid so driving it in a game was the next best thing. Awesome super car
  • @ikaros4203
    i like the check engine light coming on at redline lol
  • @houseking9211
    The murci is THE v12, that sound is the perfect blend of modern refinement and the theater and agression of classic engines. When you guys rolled the windows down even every downshift gave me chills