The Lamborghini Murciélago Roadster has made its on-screen debut this week in the Hollywood blockbuster 'Batman Begins', directed by Christopher Nolan and produced by the Warner Bros Entertainment Inc.

In the film, billionaire Bruce Wayne (Batman), played by the actor Christian Bale, can be seen driving the Lamborghini supercar during his private life scenes, occasions when he does not use the famous Batmobile.

Powered by a 12-cylinder, 6.2-litres, 580bhp engine, the Coupé-based Murciélago Roadster can be equipped with either a manual gearbox  or with a  robotized 'e-gear' system. The open topped car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds and it is able to reach a maximum speed of 320 km/h.

The Lamborghini was a natural choice for the Batman movie, as the way its doors open perfectly matches the enduring image of the superhero speading his wings. Furthermore, in another twist, the name Murciélago means 'bat' in Spanish. The film was released in the USA and in the rest of the world from June 15th.

Batman Returns

In this latest big screen installment of the comic hero's capers, Director Christopher Nolan's 'Batman Begins' sets out to explore the origins of the Batman legend and the Dark Knight's emergence as a force for good in the mythical city of Gotham.

In the wake of his parents' murder, disillusioned industrial heir Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale) travels the world seeking the means to fight injustice and turn fear against those who prey on the fearful. He returns to Gotham and unveils his alter-ego: Batman, a masked crusader who uses his strength, intellect and an array of high tech deceptions to fight the sinister forces that threaten the city.