Mechanics install twin-turbos on a Lamborghini Murciélago in one of the wildest custom project

A Lamborghini Murciélago is already a head-turner, but a team of mechanics is taking this Italian supercar to a whole new level with a twin-turbo makeover.

The ambitious project involves turning an abandoned Lamborghini into a crazy machine, complete with a V12 engine and a custom widebody kit.

There’s just one catch: the team has less than two weeks to get it ready for the famous SEMA show.

And as they soon discover, turning a dream build into reality is easier said than done.

This abandoned Lamborghini is getting a second chance

With its huge V12 engine and a pair of turbochargers, the car is already looking like something special, but there’s a lot more to building a beast like this than simply putting a new engine in and hoping for the best.

The mechanics from the Throtl YouTube channel have been working on everything from the brakes to the cooling system, while making sure all the new parts fit together properly.

Even the bodywork is getting a serious upgrade, with a dramatic Liberty Walk widebody kit adding to the Lamborghini’s already unmistakable look.

The project would be exciting enough without a deadline, but the team has the iconic SEMA show fast approaching, and with so much still to do, the pressure is definitely on.

The team runs into a big problem

Just when it looked like the build was coming together, the mechanics hit a snag that threatened to throw a spanner in the works.

The engine came from a different version of the Murciélago, which meant some of the wiring simply wouldn’t fit the car.

After spending time trying to get everything working, the team realized they needed a different approach.

And their solution was to rip out the complicated setup and start again with a completely new wiring system.

It’s a pretty drastic move when the clock is ticking, but the team hopes it will make the Lamborghini easier to get running.

Meanwhile, the rest of the crew has been busy making progress elsewhere, including freshening up the interior and getting the car’s new hardware ready.

With the SEMA deadline getting closer by the day, there’s no time to sit around feeling sorry for themselves.

This Lamborghini isn’t going to build itself!

This twin-turbo Lamborghini could be seriously powerful

So, what’s all the fuss about?

The twin-turbo setup was reportedly claimed to be capable of producing around 2,000 horsepower, although the car had previously reached a reported maximum of around 1,400 horsepower.

That’s a pretty wild amount of power for a car that started out abandoned.

The team believes the previous setup may have stopped the engine from reaching its full potential, so the new system could help them get things running more smoothly.

Of course, first they actually need to get the V12 started.

By the end of the latest update, the cooling system was complete, the intake was nearly ready, and oil had successfully reached the engine and both turbochargers.

That’s a huge step forward, even if there’s still work to do before the Lamborghini can hit the road.

With its twin-turbos, bold bodywork, and a V12 under the hood, this Murciélago is shaping up to be one seriously exciting project.

Now, the big question is whether the team can get it running in time for SEMA.

Because if this Lamborghini sounds half as wild as it looks, that reveal could be worth the wait.