- Finished in Nero Pegaso, this Lamborghini Murcielago has only 9,000 miles on the clock.
- The mid-engined supercar rocks Lambo’s 6.2-liter naturally-aspirated V12 with 572 hp.
- Originally, this Murcielago had a sticker price of $281,100, or $490,000 in today’s money.
The manual transmission is enjoying a bit of a resurgence now, thanks in part to limited-edition hypercars like the Koenigsegg CC850, Pagani Utopia, Hennessey Venom F5, and the Gordon Murray T.50 and T.33, among others. . But rewind 20 years, and when the Lamborghini Murcielago was in its prime, it was the e-gear automatic that buyers couldn’t get enough of. Fast forward to today, and the manual versions are the ones that really turn heads.
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Take, for example, this 2003 Murcielago, currently listed in the U.S. and sporting that rare six-speed manual transmission. The current owner picked it up in 2020, and the car remains in impeccable condition. Painted in Nero Pegaso and sitting on 18-inch alloy wheels, it still looks as striking as it did when it first rolled off the assembly line. With only about 9,000 miles (14,400 km) on the clock, it’s a relatively low-mileage example that’s undoubtedly one of the better Murcielagos available.
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While the Murcielago can’t be considered comfortable by modern standards, it does feature active dampers and a front-axle lift system, so it’s not completely unusable. The Bring a Trailer listing notes that the power-steering rack was rebuilt in 2022 and the air conditioner was refreshed in 2023. It also features a lightweight titanium exhaust system with sport cats to allow the V12 to sing even louder.
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Pre-facelift Murcielagos like this one had the smaller 6.2-liter V12, rather than the 6.5-liter unit of later models. Nonetheless, this engine was still good for 572 hp and 479 lb-ft (649 Nm) sent through all four wheels with a limited-slip differential at the rear. Driving any V12-powered car is special, but getting some seat time behind the wheel of one with a manual gearbox is something else entirely.
It’s little wonder then why this example is attracting so much attention, and it’ll be interesting to see how much it sells for. A look at the window sticker shows it had an MSRP of $281,100 when it was new, which works out to be the equivalent of $490,000 in today’s money.
For those with pockets deep enough to make Scrooge McDuck jealous, you can check out the listing over here and place your bid on one of Lamborghini’s finest creations. This model marks the final series to pair a V12 with a manual gearbox, so it’s a rare opportunity to own a piece of driving history before it’s gone for good.
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