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New Barchetta Limited to 200 Units Annually

Lamborghinis concept roadster debuted last year at the Detroit auto show, causing young boys to dream and the wealthy to make plans.

Lamborghinis concept has now been given a name and official production status. The Murciélago Barchetta, has been engineered, tested and readied for assembly as a 2005 model. It will be the first convertible in Lamborghinis range since the departure of the open topped

Its official, the Murci?lago Barchetta will be Lamborghinis new roadster. (Photo: Lamborghini)
Diablo, but unlike its predecessor will not feature a roof.

Overall few exterior modifications separate the Murciélago and the Barchetta below the beltline. Above shoulder level, triangular-shaped rollover bars have been incorporated into the backs of the headrests. The removal of the roof has yielded a look thats quite similar to the flat-panels

The 580-hp V12 Barchetta will be one of the fastest convertibles available. (Photo: Lamborghini)
used on stealth fighters.

With a powerful 580 horsepower 6.2 liter V12 on board, the Barchetta will be one of the fastest convertibles on the market competing only with Ferraris old F50, and Paganis Zonda C-12S Spyder. The Barchettas top speed has been rated at 205 mph though not recommend on public roads. The new Lamborghini can reportedly reach 60 mph in just 3.7 seconds.

But despite the cars reduced content the final product will be more expensive than the Murciélago coupe, at E250,000 ($312,500 USD). Despite the stratospheric price tag, expect every one of the 200 annual limited copies to be sold.





 
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