Even people who say ”I've seen a Murciélago model before” might get a slightly different impression from this ”Lamborghini Murciélago R-SV 2010.” That's because the R-SV is not simply a Murciélago fitted with flashy aero parts. The base was the high-performance Murciélago LP 670-4 SV model, which was converted into a competition vehicle in accordance with FIA-GT regulations, making it a purebred racing machine. Dedicated parts are provided from the interior to the exterior, and thorough weight reduction was also achieved by adopting carbon fiber for the body. While retaining the wild appeal of the commercial production car, its form—focused entirely on the purpose of ”driving fast”—has a sense of tension distinct from that of a road car. A major appeal of this item is that you can take your time to admire such a special Murciélago right at hand.

Not only its cool appearance, but also the fact that it is a machine that experienced actual racing cannot be omitted when talking about the R-SV. Entered into the 2010 and 2011 FIA GT1 World Championships, it recorded its first victory in Round 5 at Spa-Francorchamps in 2010. In other words, this unique style has a persuasiveness that cannot be brushed off with the phrase ”race car style.” Looking at it after learning that it is a vehicle created to fight on harsh circuit stages, your eyes naturally turn to the shaping of each body part and the atmosphere typical of a racing machine. Being able to assemble and admire it while imagining ”Did this car actually run in the World Championship?” is a way to enjoy that is unique to models based on real-life competition vehicles.

What is interesting about this product is that it doesn't end with just looking at the finished body. Because it is structured aiming for a faithful reproduction down to the engine and chassis, you can also pay attention to the mechanical aspects of the Murciélago R-SV. What is particularly pleasing is the specification that allows the rear engine hood to be opened and closed. After enjoying the low and wide body itself, if you open the hood and shift your gaze to the interior, the expression of the racing car as a machine appears this time. Since you can enjoy different highlights—the exterior and the internal structure—with a single model, even after completion, you'll surely want to search for details, thinking, ”Let's look at this part next.”

And when talking about what makes it uniquely Lamborghini, the scissor doors cannot be missed either. Since this model can also reproduce the doors in an open state, you can enjoy a silhouette completely different from its closed appearance. The sight of the doors extending upward from a low body that seems to crawl along the ground significantly alters its presence when displayed, just by itself. Will you open the engine hood, open the doors, or close everything and display it in a tight form as if in the middle of a race? Being able to think about how to showcase it after completion is also part of the fun of this product. Since dedicated parts unique to the R-SV are provided, it will also be interesting to build while keeping in mind the differences from the commercial production version of the Murciélago.

In model building, detailed color separation influences the impression upon completion, and this product comes with a masking sticker that can be used when painting the window frames. At first glance, such auxiliary parts look plain, but they are a welcome addition for people who want to finish down to the fine details neatly. An impressive body, reproduced engine and chassis, openable rear hood, characteristic scissor doors, and R-SV dedicated parts. By assembling individual elements, the Murciélago as a competition vehicle, which is different from a mere ”flashy yellow or black supercar,” takes shape.

The charm of the ”Lamborghini Murciélago R-SV 2010” lies not only in the impact of its completed form. The background of its transformation from the base car to a racing car, its track record of competing in World Championships, the reproducibility with the interior in mind, and the opening/closing gimmicks—the more you know, the more points to admire increase. It is certainly a machine of interest not only for people who like the Murciélago, but also for those drawn to GT racing cars, or people looking for a model where details can be appreciated after completion. The glamorous appearance of a Lamborghini, and the functional beauty of a competition vehicle honed in pursuit of victory. The ability to relish both at the same time is precisely the reason why you will want to build and display this R-SV, isn't it?