{"id":48660,"date":"2026-04-10T15:39:04","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T13:39:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.italpassion.fr\/?p=48660"},"modified":"2026-04-10T15:38:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T13:38:15","slug":"this-lamborghini-murcielago-transformed-into-a-batmobile-divides-enthusiasts-yet-has-just-sold-for-top-dollar-at-auction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.italpassion.fr\/en\/lamborghini\/cette-lamborghini-murcielago-transformee-en-batmobile-divise-les-passionnes-et-vient-pourtant-de-se-vendre-au-prix-fort-aux-encheres\/","title":{"rendered":"This Lamborghini Murcielago transformed into a Batmobile divides enthusiasts... and yet just sold for top dollar at auction"},"content":{"rendered":"
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It's hard to remain indifferent when faced with this Lamborghini Murci\u00e9lago<\/a> LP640, originally a 2007 model delivered new to the USA, took an unexpected path: exported to Japan in 2012, then extensively transformed by the famous Liberty Walk tuner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And as is often the case with Liberty Walk, discretion is not an option. This Murci\u00e9lago receives the Silhouette Works GT Evo kit, a radical transformation that takes it into another world... almost that of a Batmobile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The result is spectacular: a completely redesigned front end inspired by the Revent\u00f3n, fenders widened to the extreme, a huge rear spoiler, an oversized diffuser and even an air intake on the roof. A very Japanese vision of the Italian supercar, blending JDM culture and DNA. Lamborghini<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A \u201cwork of art\u201d for some, a sacrilege for others<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It's precisely this mix that divides us. For purists, transforming a Murci\u00e9lago, a model that has already become iconic, is almost heresy. And yet, for others, it's a one-off. The car retains a solid technical base: a 6.5-liter naturally-aspirated V12 developing 632 hp, all-wheel drive and only 20,000 miles on the odometer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The interior remains relatively close to the original, with black leather, carbon inserts and modern touches such as a digital rear-view mirror and Pioneer audio system. On the outside, however, everything is designed to shock... or fascinate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A sale at 344,000 $ reopens the debate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Despite its extreme styling, this Murci\u00e9lago like no other has just found a buyer for $344,000 at an auction with no reserve price. A surprising figure. While Murci\u00e9lago values are rising sharply, especially for the most original, manual gearbox versions, modified models are generally less sought-after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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On today's market, a classic Murci\u00e9lago LP640 is very affordable depending on its configuration:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Some versions exceed 500,000 $, particularly models with low mileage or manual gearboxes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Others are in the 250,000 to 400,000 $ range for more \u201cstandard\u201d versions.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • The rarest or most special models can reach heights of up to 900,000 $ for some exceptional examples.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    In this context, the 344,000 $s of this Liberty Walk version are not absurd. But they are indicative of a two-speed market: on the one hand, purist collectors, and on the other, those seeking unique pieces, even if this means departing from the original.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    In the end, this Murci\u00e9lago-based \u201cBatmobile\u201d perfectly illustrates a current trend: value no longer depends solely on authenticity, but also on uniqueness. This Lamborghini is neither the purest nor the most sought-after on paper. But it is unique, radical and, above all, impossible to ignore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    And perhaps that's exactly what convinced the buyer. And in 20 years' time, will it be considered an aberration... or a collector's item?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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