LP640 roadster manual rhd

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lambo666

Original Poster:

438 posts

117 months

Wednesday 10th September 2014
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does anyone know if such a vehicle exists in the uk?

SirMark

570 posts

188 months

Thursday 11th September 2014
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They seem to be very thin on the ground, in fact 640' Roadsters generally are short supply as I believe most went abroad.


Still have mine smile


StuLawton

400 posts

180 months

Thursday 11th September 2014
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I never came across one in my Lambo days, infact I know of only two Manual Coupes but there could be more.

lambo666

Original Poster:

438 posts

117 months

Thursday 11th September 2014
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I have seen a few pre lp roadsters for sale recently (one for sale currently) and they are up for strong money, is there much of a difference in jump in performance/build quality and reliability between a 05/06 roadster and a lp640 roadster (i guess a manual lp640 roadster is not an option - (i know there are a few in the states - but i have never seen one in the uk). I have even looked in europe and have never seen a manual lp640 roadster. sirmark - i see in your notes you remark about improvements made on the lp640 model compared to the earlier car - could you expand on this as i would be interested on your comments.

simonspider

1,327 posts

248 months

Friday 12th September 2014
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I've a manual 640 had it since new. Has 72k on it now. There are 4 manuals in the UK still

The_Doc

4,856 posts

219 months

Saturday 13th September 2014
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simonspider said:
I've a manual 640 had it since new. Has 72k on it now. There are 4 manuals in the UK still
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Thermonuclear

183 posts

133 months

Sunday 14th September 2014
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simonspider said:
I've a manual 640 had it since new. Has 72k on it now. There are 4 manuals in the UK still
Is that 4 manual roadsters or just 4 manual LP640's in total?

lambo666

Original Poster:

438 posts

117 months

Saturday 27th September 2014
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Unless someone knows otherwise, I believe there are 0 eek lp640 manual roadsters in the U.K and maybe as Simon suggests only 5 in total manual lp640's left in the UK!
There are a few manual lp640 roadsters in the U.S, but not really financially viable to import, and even then your stuck with the Lhd issue.
I have only been made aware that unlike my Gallardo the Murci (I assume all) does not have any esp/stability control - I really like to give my car some stick down back roads/country lanes etc and wondering do any murci owners on here do the same? I am aware of the poor brakes on the early cars, but would be looking for a lp640 or roadster. Would love to meet up with any lp640 owners on here if your near London/Essex/Kent area.

lambo666

Original Poster:

438 posts

117 months

Saturday 27th September 2014
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Just to add this video makes me want a LP640 so bad!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMpmyo-X994


steveirl

276 posts

211 months

Sunday 28th September 2014
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lambo666 said:
Unless someone knows otherwise, I believe there are 0 eek lp640 manual roadsters in the U.K and maybe as Simon suggests only 5 in total manual lp640's left in the UK!
There are a few manual lp640 roadsters in the U.S, but not really financially viable to import, and even then your stuck with the Lhd issue.
I have only been made aware that unlike my Gallardo the Murci (I assume all) does not have any esp/stability control -
My LP640 (manual) has traction control, I assume it is standard on the 640, I don't know about the earlier models, but I doubt they are without it!!

lambo666

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438 posts

117 months

Sunday 28th September 2014
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Yes i know they have traction control, but the esp / stability control is a very nice safety net to have on a car of this rarity and value - i have only triggered it once or twice in the gallardo in dampish conditions, but doing some research no murci has any esp/ stability control .... get the rear out just a little too much ------ gone! - I believe this is why they get smashed and written off so often (comparative to numbers on the road).

Reeso

1,199 posts

250 months

Monday 29th September 2014
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I can confirm a few things.
1. The Murcielago (early/640) has Traction Control
2. The Murcielago (early/640) has ESP (there is a button on the centre console, push and hold).
3. You don't need a dampish road to see the TC light appear on the dash.
4. If you leave the aids on, you can slide it, but you need a lot of room. Unlike the Gallardo which is comparatively easy to drift.
5. If you turn the aids off, you can still catch it but you have to have reactions of an F1 driver.
6. Due to the huge levels of grip, you will be doing stupid speeds when it does let go, so save it for the track.

Enjoy.

WCZ

10,492 posts

193 months

Monday 29th September 2014
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iirc there's a 670sv manual around

farazc4

4 posts

177 months

Sunday 26th October 2014
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hi there I'm buying this lp640 at tom hartley,I've been told there is only 3 rhd cars in the country dose anyone know that to be truth?
plus ive never had a lambo before.had a few ferraris and still have porsches can u please help, is this a right car and if anyone owns one what your thoughts are on lp640s?
thanks

farazc4

4 posts

177 months

Sunday 26th October 2014
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hi there I'm buying this lp640 at tom hartley,I've been told there is only 3 rhd cars in the country dose anyone know that to be truth?
plus ive never had a lambo before.had a few ferraris and still have porsches can u please help, is this a right car and if anyone owns one what your thoughts are on lp640s?
thanks

andecorp

266 posts

262 months

Monday 27th October 2014
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lambo666 said:
does anyone know if such a vehicle exists in the uk?
There are a couple in Australia.

andecorp

266 posts

262 months

Monday 27th October 2014
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WCZ said:
iirc there's a 670sv manual around
Only a few but all lhd I believe.

labrit

321 posts

182 months

Thursday 30th October 2014
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I just picked up a Yellow LP640 with a manual. 1 of 4 supposedly.

1. Tom Hartley manual
2. Top Gear Manual - white 09 - is this yours Steveirl?
3. My yellow one - 2007
4. ?


StuLawton

400 posts

180 months

Thursday 30th October 2014
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labrit said:
I just picked up a Yellow LP640 with a manual. 1 of 4 supposedly.

1. Tom Hartley manual
2. Top Gear Manual - white 09 - is this yours Steveirl?
3. My yellow one - 2007
4. ?
4. 6th Gear white car belonging to simonspider

5. Early 640 Arancio car supplied by Lamborghini Birmingham that was written-off and repaired.

Any more?

steveirl

276 posts

211 months

Thursday 30th October 2014
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labrit said:
I just picked up a Yellow LP640 with a manual. 1 of 4 supposedly.

1. Tom Hartley manual
2. Top Gear Manual - white 09 - is this yours Steveirl?
3. My yellow one - 2007
4. ?
Yep, the MY09 pearlescent white manual at Top Gear Cars belongs to me


Edited by steveirl on Thursday 30th October 22:23