‘Greatest car ever’ is banned in all fifty US states

This could be the greatest car ever made – but it’s banned to drive it in all 50 US states.

The 2010 Lamborghini Murciélago LP670 SV is remarkably unique in that there are only five known manual SVs (‘Super Veloce’ – Italian term meaning ‘Super Fast’).

Two more may be in existence, with one being imported from Singapore to China, and the other being in Switzerland.

But as far as the United States is concerned, there’s nowhere you can freely drive the Murciélago LP670 SV.

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Why is the ‘world’s greatest car’ banned in the States?

Given how much Americans are known to love their cars, it may surprise some to learn that this car is prohibited.

Seeing as how one American man built a tank in his own yard, you’d think a car would be a safe bet for legality.

So why is this car off limits?

YouTuber VINwiki decided to explain the somewhat complicated matter.

He explained to his two million subscribers that there are a few ways Americans can get their hands on the Murciélago.

One would be to wait for the car to turn 25 and then have it imported from Europe – ‘all bets are off’ after this point.

US residents can also use the ‘show and display’ law, which allows the import of cars if they are only for show and display purposes.

In other words, you’d be bringing in a car for it to be a total garage queen. However the Murciélago would not be eligible under this law, as it was built for the US in the year of its production.

There’s also the option to get a letter of compliance from the manufacturer, although VINwiki admitted he wasn’t able to get such a letter from Lamborghini.

If all else fails, there’s the option of federalization.

In this scenario, a car owner would pay a federalization agent to modify the car to make it comply with US law.

But given that this can cost up to $250,000, it’s not an option many could afford to take.

VINwiki’s car is with him on a US visa.

So why are there all these hoops to jump through just to have a Murciélago in the US?

To make a long story short, a lot of government regulation.

The European version of this car doesn’t meet U.S. Department of Transportation or Environmental Protection Agency standards.

There are ton of standards to meet – emission levels and safety features such as airbags, seat belts or headlights.

There’s also the fact that crash test certifications differ between the States and Europe.

However you slice it, the Murciélago isn’t the first car to face a ban.

The Plymouth Superbird found itself being barred by NASCAR on account of it being too fast.

A closer look at the Lamborghini Murciélago

Despite all the legal issues surrounding it, there’s no denying that this is an exemplary car.

Valued at more than $4 million, VINwiki described it as a ‘must have’ for Lamborghini enthusiasts.

Those who can afford to shell out $4 million and all the additional costs of getting it into the country.

Powered by a V12 engine capable of producing up to 661hp, this is a beast of a car.

It can reach 60mph in under four seconds, making it one of the fastest cars of its era.

With scissor doors and sharp lines, it carries a distinct presence with it on the road – should it be legal for you to take out on the road.

If you ever get the chance to legally drive this beauty, consider yourself very lucky.

Get a look at the car banned in all fifty states over on VINwiki’s YouTube channel.