This RWD-Converted Lamborghini Murcielago for Sale Isn't For Slow Hands

Raging Bull

This writer will admit that he's never driven a Lamborghini Murcielago in real life. But from contemporary reviews way back in 2002, the company's Audification somewhat tamed the raging bull. Words such as civilized and refined started appearing, but its V12 wail still offered enough drama to excite.

But what if what you always wanted was a wild Murcielago? One that ditched its all-wheel drive system for more sideways antics (on the race track, please) and requires quicker hands? There's the R-GT, which was literally a race car, and there's one on Bring a Trailerthat fits the bill.

Think You Can Handle This?

For sale on the online auction site at the moment is a rear-wheel drive converted Murcielago. Granted, it's not the first time anyone's done that, but seeing one being offered is something that's sure to draw attention. The all-wheel drive Murcie was, according to road testers at the time, safe and offered a hint of understeer. Taking out the front driveshafts would've probably cured that.

The engine is left stock, according to the post, though it has a custom exhaust. Still, we're not complaining as the 6.2-liter V8 is good for 572 hp and 479 lb-ft of torque. Sure, it pales in comparison to the Revuelto, but we reckon the Murciealago's analog soul more than makes up for it.

Oh, and its traction control is primitive by today's standards, and it's defeatable to boot. Sounds like fun, if your idea of it is countersteering at every possible corner.

Sooooo...How Much?

At the time of writing, the top bid is at $160,000. It's not cheap, but if you're familiar with the Murcielago's recent price movements, it's a relative bargain. The mods probably hampered its values, but we think the owner didn't have resale in mind. A clean, low-mile Murcie would typically go for at least $200,000, so this might be a good deal if it stays under 200k.

Mind you, it's still equipped with the e-Gear automated manual transmission. To whoever wins this, we'd happily suggest manual-swapping it. It's far from factory-spec anyway, so might as well have more fun with it.

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