In recent months, we’ve highlighted a pair of Lamborghini Murciélago LP640s, both manuals, one of which was a coupe and the other, a Roadster (fewer than 10 in the United States), both highly desirable examples of one of Lamborghini’s greatest V12 flagships ever made.
This latest example for sale at Prestige Imports in Miami may not have a gated stick, but it brings something different to the table. What you’re looking at here is an LP 650-4 Roadster from 2010, one of just 50 ever built, and this example happens to be the very LAST one produced. That makes this car period-correct and a rare final-numbered edition.
So, what separates the LP640 from the LP650? Released in 2009, mechanically, the LP650-4 was essentially an evolution of the LP640, packing the same 6.5-liter naturally aspirated V12 engine, but tuned for a slight bump in power, 631 horsepower in the LP640 versus 641 horsepower in the LP650.
That is because the Italian supercar maker positioned the LP650-4 as a special edition sendoff for the Murciélago before the Aventador’s arrival and was available exclusively as a Roadster. So, beyond the rarity, it also came loaded with factory options that make it stand out even in an already exclusive crowd.
The exact number of the 50 LP650s that came to the United States is not known, but expect that figure to be small. But all 50 examples wore ‘Grigio Telesto’ gray paint with Arancio orange accents, and the model came fully loaded from the factory, including top-drawer hardware like carbon-ceramic brakes, upgraded suspension, and unique trim details. Think of it as the greatest hits package for the Murciélago Roadster, after nearly a decade-long production run.
This particular car, chassis # ZHWBU4AN3ALA03824, has 18,817 miles on the clock. That’s higher than the delivery-mileage garage queens you often see at auction, but mileage isn’t always necessarily a drawback. A V12 exercised regularly is less likely to suffer from dried seals or gummed-up systems than one that’s spent its life under a cover.
In terms of performance, this Murci Roadster should still hold up today: 0–60 mph sprint in about 3.4 seconds and a top speed rated at 205 mph. Sure, while the automated e-gear transmission can’t match the tactile engagement of a Murcielago with a proper gated six-speed, it’s exactly what most buyers ordered at the time.
The market has taken notice of cars like this. LP640s have already begun appreciating, especially manuals, and late-production special editions like the Versace LP640 and this LP650-4 Roadster have become even more sought after.
If you are a collector, note that LP560s rarely come up for sale, and with this car, that final production number alone could make this a rather special acquisition. But if you are an enthusiast, this Lambo supercar also gives you a chance to not only acquire a LAST of one of the all-time great Lambos, but also savor the last analog naturally aspirated V12 from the raging-bull brand, in open-air form.
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