Throtl Builds Twin-Turbo Murciélago Show Car
Throtl and WD-40 rebuilt a wrecked Lamborghini Murciélago into a custom twin-turbo show car that debuted in Las Vegas.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Performance Vehicles
Throtl and WD-40 unveiled a wrecked Lamborghini Murciélago rebuilt into a custom twin-turbo show car. The finished car debuted at the 2026 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.
Why it matters
The project shows how heavily damaged exotic cars can be rebuilt with extensive custom work. It also highlights the continued appetite for modified supercars in the performance aftermarket.
The 6.5-liter V12 from the Murciélago LP640 gains two Garrett turbochargers and a MoTeC engine management system, paired with a 6-speed manual via a Royalty Exotics conversion. Horsepower figures for the finished build were not disclosed in the source material.
The players
Throtl
Throtl is a custom automotive build shop known for high-profile modified vehicles, including a Prelude Type R fitted with a Honda Civic Type R powertrain.
WD-40
WD-40 is the household lubricant brand that has partnered with Throtl on recent SEMA Show builds.
The details
Throtl replaced a large number of the Murciélago's components after the car was found wrecked. Torrey Pines Collision Center handled the full body restoration, including a Liberty Walk Silhouette Works GT EVO widebody kit and a custom white and blue paint job, while the interior uses AP Upholstery leather and Alcantara with Air Lift air suspension and HRE Performance forged wheels.
Timeline
2025 SEMA Show: Throtl showed a Ford GT-based SEMA build made in collaboration with WD-40.
2026 SEMA Show: Throtl's finished Murciélago debuted in Las Vegas.
Roadmap
This build continues the Throtl and WD-40 collaboration that started with a Ford GT show car at the 2025 SEMA Show. It reflects a continuing trend of high-end modified supercars shown at the annual Las Vegas specialty equipment exhibition.
Enthusiasts interested in similar builds should expect significant cost and labor for a rebuild from a wrecked starting point. Modifications such as twin-turbo conversions and gated manual swaps affect insurance, emissions compliance, and long-term maintenance.
The takeaway
Heavily damaged exotics can be rebuilt into distinctive show cars when specialist shops combine engine, chassis, and body work. Readers following performance vehicle builds can track how these projects evolve through future SEMA showings.
Further reading
Explore more Performance Vehicles coverage for other high-output builds and modified supercars.
Source note: This article includes information reported by HotCars.
