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Lamborghini L-147 Murcielago MPG by year — every rating on record

The Lamborghini L-147 Murcielago has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 2002 to 2003. Across those years its best rated version returned 10 mpg (2002) and its thirstiest returned 10 mpg (2002). The EPA record holds 4 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Two Seaters.

10best combined mpg (2002)
10worst combined mpg (2002)
10latest year best (2003)
4configurations on record

Year-by-year EPA ratings

Model yearConfigurationsBest combinedWorst combinedClass rank that yearDrivetrainsFuelEPA class
2002210 mpg10 mpg#30 of 30 (0th pct)4-Wheel or All-Wheel DrivePremiumTwo Seaters
2003210 mpg10 mpg#29 of 30 (3th pct)4-Wheel or All-Wheel DrivePremiumTwo Seaters

Where it has stood in its class

Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Lamborghini L-147 Murcielago placed highest in 2003 at #29 of 30, and lowest in 2002 at #30 of 30. It spent 0 of its 2 ranked years in the top half of its class.

Every configuration on record

All 4 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.

YearConfigurationEngine detailCityHighwayCombinedGallons/yrBarrels/yrEPA fuel cost/yrCO2 g/miGHG
20036.0L 12-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd PremiumGUZZLER812101150.029.8$7,750888.7n/a
20036.2L 12-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd PremiumGUZZLER812101150.029.8$7,750888.7n/a
20026.0L 12-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd PremiumGUZZLER812101150.029.8$7,750888.7n/a
20026.2L 12-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd PremiumGUZZLER812101150.029.8$7,750888.7n/a

What L-147 Murcielago fuel costs over a year

At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2003 Lamborghini L-147 Murcielago burns 1150 to 1150 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.

Pump priceMost efficientThirstiestSpread
$3.00/gal$3,450$3,450$0
$3.50/gal$4,025$4,025$0
$4.00/gal$4,600$4,600$0

EPA’s own estimate for the 2003 model year is $7,750 to $7,750 a year in fuel, or $27,500 more than the average new vehicle over five years.

How it compares with other Two Seaters

Across the 263 nameplates EPA classifies as Two Seaters, the median best combined rating is 18 mpg. At 10 mpg the Lamborghini L-147 Murcielago is 8 mpg below the median, which is worth about $1,789 a year at $3.50 a gallon.

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