Compare Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster vs Aston Martin DB7 Volante vs Alpina Roadster V8

Variants
Murcielago LP 640 Roadster
Murcielago Roadster
I6
I6 AT
V12 Vantage
V12 Vantage AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
150 L / 5.3 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
15.0 L / 15.9 qt
Fuel Capacity
100.0 L / 26.4 gal
82.0 L / 21.7 gal
73.0 L / 19.3 gal
Passengers
2
4
2
Payload
310 kg / 683 lbs
225 kg / 496 lbs
335 kg / 739 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Tire Size
245/45 R18, 265/35 R18
255/35 R20
Turning Circle
12.6 m / 41.2 ft

Construction

Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible

Dimensions

Size | Height
1320 mm / 52.0 in
Size | Length
4400 mm / 173.2 in
Size | Width
1830 mm / 72.0 in
Track Width | Front
1635.0 mm / 64.4 in
1524.0 mm / 60.0 in
1550.0 mm / 61.0 in
Track Width | Rear
1695.0 mm / 66.7 in
1550.0 mm / 61.0 in
1570.0 mm / 61.8 in
Weight
1690.0 kg / 3725.8 lbs
1615.0 kg / 3560.5 lbs
Wheel Size
Front wheel rims: 8.5 J x 18 Rear wheel rims: 13 J x 18
18 in
Wheelbase
2665 mm / 104.9 in
2591 mm / 102.0 in
2505 mm / 98.6 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
5.3 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
5.0 sec
CO2 Emission
495 g/km
Fuel Economy
18.7 L/100km / 12.6 MPG (combined) | 20.0 L/100km / 11.8 MPG (urban) | 10.0 L/100km / 23.5 MPG (highway)
9.3 L/100km / 25.3 MPG (combined) | 15.0 L/100km / 15.7 MPG (urban) | 7.5 L/100km / 31.4 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
330.0 km/h / 205.1 mph
260.0 km/h / 161.6 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Engine | Bore
89.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.3:1
10.5:1
Engine | Displacement
4.8 L / 295.2 cu-in / 4837.0 cc
Engine | Power
381.0 hp / 284.1 kW @ 5800 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
78.8 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
79.5 mm / 3.1 in
89.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Torque
520 Nm / 383.5 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
5-speed
Transmission | Type
Manual
Manual

Production

Availability
2002 ~ 2006

Reviews

Neofiliac score
86%
86%
83%
Pros
  • Superb performance
  • Great V12 sound
  • Overall good styling
  • Characterful engines
  • Manuals widely available
  • Superb styling (but not better than the Z8)
  • Good handling (but not better than the Z8)
Cons
  • Quite uncomfortable
  • Reliability issues
  • Very high fuel consumption
  • Very little cargo space
  • Some reliability concerns
  • A downgrade from the standard E52 Z8

Price

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