This 2010 Murciélago LP670-4 SuperVeloce is said to be the last manual V12 Lamborghini to have left the factory.
This example is one of only about five manual Murciélago LP670-4 SVs, three equipped with the low-drag wing, and the only one painted in Marrone Eklipsis.
The car is currently located in Ontario, Canada.
RM Sotheby’s is currently auctioning off one of the most significant Lamborghini models of the current century, with bidding set to close at 2:00 PM tomorrow, August 26, 2026.
The car in question is a 2010 Lamborghini Murciélago LP670-4 SuperVeloce (SV) which is believed to be the last one equipped with a manual transmission.
Since Lamborghini hasn’t made another V12 supercar with a manual transmission since the Murciélago bowed out in 2010, this means the car up for auction is likely the last Lamborghini ever made to feature the powertrain configuration that powered some of the brand’s most iconic models, such as the Countach and Diablo.
2010 Lamborghini Murciélago LP6704 SV | Photo: Alex Penfold, courtesy of RM Sotheby’sThis isn’t the only way in which this specific car stands out, as it is said to be one of only five Murciélago LP670-4 made with a manual transmission (although company records suggest the existence of up to seven), one of only three fitted with the low-drag rear wing, and the only one painted in a unique shade of metallic dark brown called Marrone Eklipsis.
This colour is a nod to the Diablo VT 6.0 SE, the last version of the Diablo to be produced at the end of the model’s run in 2001. Out of the 42 cars made, 21 were painted in Oro Elios, a light gold colour that represented sunrise, and the other 21 were painted Marrone Eklipsis, which was said to represent sunset.
The Murciélago replaced the Diablo as the company’s flagship “regular production” supercar when it arrived for the 2002 model year, keeping the company’s iconic V12 engine, which still traced its origins to the company’s founding in the 1960s.
2010 Lamborghini Murciélago LP6704 SV | Photo: Alex Penfold, courtesy of RM Sotheby’sThe Murciélago was also the first new model to be launched by Lamborghini under the ownership of the Volkswagen Group, which gave control of the brand to its Audi division.
This model was produced until 2010, before being replaced by the Aventador for the 2012 model year. While the Aventador continued to be powered by a V12 engine, it used a brand-new engine developed from scratch. For the entire production run of the Aventador, which lasted until 2022, this engine was paired only with a 7-speed automated manual transmission.
Signalling the end of the Murciélago’s run, the LP670-4 was produced in 2009 and 2010 and limited to 350 units, of which the auctioned car is number 344.
2010 Lamborghini Murciélago LP6704 SV | Photo: Alex Penfold, courtesy of RM Sotheby’sInside, this specific Murciélago is finished in a unique Ad Personam combination of light beige Avorio Lillium Alcantara on the seats and armrests, along with dark brown Marrone Janus Alcantara on the dashboard.
Of course, the centrepiece of the interior is the metal, gated shifter for the six-speed manual transmission.
While no estimate has been given by RM Sotheby’s, we expect this unique Murciélago to attract high bids, despite being offered at no reserve.
2010 Lamborghini Murciélago LP6704 SV | Photo: Alex Penfold, courtesy of RM Sotheby’sSomething that can play against the seller is that the car was manufactured to European specifications, which means it can’t easily be imported to and registered in the United States until 2035, when it will turn 25 years old.
In addition, the car, whose odometer shows just over 7,900 km, is currently in Canada under a temporary import arrangement, which means the buyer will need to either export it or complete the process of legally importing it into Canada at their own cost.
Given the large pool of potential supercar buyers in the United States, this could prevent this specific Murciélago from achieving a record valuation.
2010 Lamborghini Murciélago LP6704 SV | Photo: Alex Penfold, courtesy of RM Sotheby’sOn the other hand, manual supercars are in the midst of a resurgence, after years of buyers and manufacturers favouring sequential and automated manual gearboxes. This can be seen in the significant number of restomods and limited-edition models equipped with manual transmissions that have been unveiled over the last year or two.
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This renewed popularity of supercars that prioritize driver engagement and a pure experience over all-out performance records could very well favour this very rare manual Murciélago.
Source: RM Sotheby’s
