Lamborghini Miura
| Lamborghini Miura | |
|---|---|
 1971 Lamborghini Miura P400 SV | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. |
| Production | 1966–1973[1] |
| Assembly | Italy: Sant'Agata Bolognese |
| Designer | Marcello Gandini at Bertone[2] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports car (S) |
| Body style | 2-door coupé |
| Layout | Transverse rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3,929 cc (3.9 L) L406 V12 |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,500 mm (98.4 in) |
| Length | 4,360 mm (171.7 in) |
| Width | 1,760 mm (69.3 in) |
| Height | 1,055 mm (41.5 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,292 kg (2,848 lb)[3] |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Lamborghini Countach |
The Lamborghini Miura is a sports car built by Italian automaker Lamborghini between 1966 and 1973.[4]
The car was the first high-performance production road car with a rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout, which has since become the standard for performance-oriented sports cars.[5]
The Miura is named after the fighting bull. When released, it was the fastest production car in the world.[6] It was designed by Marcello Gandini. 764 automobiles were produced.
References
- ↑ "News: Lamborghini out of production?". Autocar. Vol. 136 (nbr 3967). 27 April 1972. p. 9.
- ↑ Joe Sackey (15 November 2008). The Lamborghini Miura Bible. Veloce Publishing. ISBN 9781845841966. Retrieved 2012-10-28.
- ↑ "Lamborghini Miura Specifications". lamborghinicars.tripod.com. Archived from the original on 23 November 2020. Retrieved 29 June 2010.
- ↑ History of the 1966-1972 Lamborghini Miura. www.hagerty.com. Retrieved December 26, 2021
- ↑ Top Gear (series 3)
- ↑ Peter, Martin (2021-04-09). "Here Are The Fastest Cars From The 1960s". HotCars. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
At its launch, the Miura was the fastest production car in the world.