The Lamborghini Murciélago believed to be last V-12 manual at auction
The Lamborghini Murciélago believed to be the marque's final V-12 with a six-speed manual—a 2010 LP 670-4 Super Veloce—is headed to auction through RM Sotheby's. The sealed sale runs August 24–26, 2026, with no reserve, and the car is one of just five SV variants built with a stick shift.
For collectors who treat ultra-rare automobiles as dream assets alongside trophy properties, this Raging Bull marks a definitive end point. Lamborghini's flagship V-12s have not offered a clutch pedal since the Murciélago era closed.
Key Takeaways
- A 2010 Murciélago LP 670-4 SV manual is listed by RM Sotheby's as likely the marque's final V-12 with a stick shift.
- Only five Super Veloce examples left the factory with a six-speed manual; this was the last one built.
- The sealed auction opens August 24, 2026, and closes August 26, 2026, with no reserve or public estimate.
- Lamborghini planned 350 SV cars but built roughly 268; this example shows 4,912 miles.
- RM Sotheby's sold another SV with e-Gear for $3.14 million earlier in August 2026.
Why Does This Murciélago Matter to Collectors?
Lamborghini once shipped every car from Sant'Agata Bolognese with a manual gearbox. That changed in 2004 when the Murciélago gained an optional six-speed e-Gear automated manual with paddle shifters, and the clutch pedal quickly faded from the lineup.
By 2013, the Gallardo LP 560-2 50th Anniversario became the company's last manual model overall. The Murciélago LP 670-4 SV may not be Lamborghini's final stick shift globally, but RM Sotheby's says it is the last flagship V-12 to leave the factory with one.
That distinction puts the car in the same conversation as other headline auction assets that define a collector's legacy—much like the rare properties featured in our Luxury Real Estate & Dream Homes coverage.
What Makes the LP 670-4 Super Veloce Special?
Unveiled in 2009, one year before the Aventador replaced the Murciélago, the Super Veloce is the most track-focused version of the outgoing supercar. Lamborghini targeted 350 examples but only about 268 are thought to have been completed.
The SV adds aggressive aerodynamics, a modified suspension, and the strongest tune of the naturally aspirated V-12, rated at 670 hp and 487 ft-lbs of torque. The auction car is also one of just three fitted with a low-drag wing.
Its Ad Personam Marrone Eklipsis exterior and two-tone Marrone Janus and Avorio Lilium leather interior make it the only SV finished in that specification, according to the auction house.
How Rare Is a Manual Murciélago SV?
Of the roughly 268 SVs produced, only five rolled off the line with a six-speed manual. The example now for sale was the final one built, which is why RM Sotheby's describes it as the marque's last V-12 manual.
At cataloging, the odometer read 4,912 miles, suggesting the car has been preserved rather than thrashed. For enthusiasts who value analog engagement in modern supercars, that combination of low mileage and singular spec is difficult to replicate.
When and Where Can Bidders Buy It?
RM Sotheby's is offering the Murciélago as a Sealed auction lot with no reserve, meaning bidding is private and there is no published estimate. The sale window opened Monday, August 24, and runs through Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
While this listing has no public price guide, context comes from the broader SV market: RM Sotheby's sold another Super Veloce—equipped with e-Gear rather than a manual—for $3.14 million earlier in August 2026, as reported by Robb Report.
Collectors weighing seven-figure cars often mirror the diligence applied to land buys—whether a Montana ranch with lake frontage or a one-of-one Lamborghini in the garage. This auction is a rare chance to own what may be the definitive manual V-12 from Sant'Agata.