The Lamborghini Murcielago is a two-seater built from 2004 to 2010. Engines offered: V8. Worth buying? It scores near the top of what we track at 4.5/5 — and the year you pick matters far more than the badge (best and worst years →).
What the Murcielago is
The Lamborghini Murcielago is a two-seater that Lamborghini built from 2004 to 2010 — 7 model years. It has been offered with V8 power. Its closest siblings in the Lamborghini range: Huracan, Aventador, Gallardo.
Lamborghini Murcielago tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment Murcielago owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What engines does the Lamborghini Murcielago have? Power & range
The Lamborghini Murcielago is offered with 1 powertrain — 6.5L 12-cyl. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain — 1 for the Lamborghini Murcielago, against one or two on most rivals.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V8 | 6.5L · 12-cyl | Automatic (AM7) | AWD | Premium |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
The Murcielago by the numbers
What the federal and market records say about the Lamborghini Murcielago. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.
| Topic | Murcielago | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 7 campaigns | NHTSA, all years |
| Reliability | 4.5 / 5 | Best and worst years |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the Lamborghini Murcielago?
The Murcielago is a two-seater, built from 2004 to 2010. Engines offered: V8.
What is the Lamborghini Murcielago warranty?
New models carry 3 years / 36,000 miles basic cover and 5 years / 60,000 miles on the powertrain. Worth knowing: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, so most repairs land after the basic warranty ends.
Is the Murcielago reliable?
It scores 4.5/5 in our data. The honest answer depends on the year far more than the model — see the best and worst years, and when this car starts to break.
How do I check a specific Murcielago?
This page describes the model; it cannot tell you whether that car has an open recall or a branded title. Run its VIN against the records — free, and matched to the exact production run.
More in Lamborghini
| Model | Years | Recalls | Best MPG | ForCar score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamborghini Huracan | 2015–2026 | 25 | 17 mpg | 3.5/5 |
| Lamborghini Aventador | 2011–2022 | 16 | 13 mpg | 3.5/5 |
| Lamborghini URUS | 2019–2026 | 14 | 20 mpg | 4.5/5 |
| Lamborghini Gallardo | 2004–2014 | 11 | 16 mpg | 3.5/5 |
| Lamborghini Diablo | 1989–2001 | 5 | 11 mpg | 4.5/5 |
| Lamborghini Revuelto | 2024–2026 | 6 | 12 mpg | 4.0/5 |
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