Lamborghini Murciélago vs Porsche 959

How does the Lamborghini Murciélago stack up against the Porsche 959? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

Lamborghini MurciélagoLamborghini Murciélago
vs
Porsche 959Porsche 959
SpecLamborghini MurciélagoPorsche 959
Horsepower (max)661 hp508 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)3.3 s3.7 s
Top speed340 km/h339 km/h
Variants62
Body styleMid-engine V12Coupé
GenerationType 148 / 149959
Production2001 – 20101986 – 1993
Length4,610 mm4,260 mm
Width2,058 mm1,840 mm
Height1,135 mm1,280 mm
Wheelbase2,665 mm2,272 mm

Lamborghini Murciélago vs Porsche 959: common questions

Is the Lamborghini Murciélago or Porsche 959 faster?
The Lamborghini Murciélago is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 3.1s versus the Porsche 959's 3.5s (0-100 km/h in 3.3s vs 3.7s).
Which has more horsepower, the Lamborghini Murciélago or the Porsche 959?
The Lamborghini Murciélago makes more power: 661 hp (493 kW) versus 508 hp (379 kW) for the Porsche 959.
Is the Lamborghini Murciélago or Porsche 959 faster on top speed?
The Lamborghini Murciélago has the higher top speed at 211 mph (340 km/h), versus 211 mph (339 km/h) for the Porsche 959.
What is the main difference between the Lamborghini Murciélago and the Porsche 959?
The Lamborghini Murciélago is a mid-engine v12, while the Porsche 959 is a coupé. That difference in body style drives most of the others.
Lamborghini Murciélago specs →Porsche 959 specs →