Lamborghini Miura

, Introduction
The founder of Lamborghini group was Ferrucio Lamborghini. After few years of fortunate existence of business (Lamborghini tractor company was incorporated in 1948, later the coverage of activities were expanded into manufacturing of air conditioning, other appliances), having the possibility to own the best cars then available and discover their weaknesses, Ferrucio decided to try to built better car. The first step to implement this wish was the incorporation of the company \"Automobili Ferruccio Lamborghini SAS\" in 1963. In the same year, 90 000 m² of land plot was purchased, where beats by dre lamborghini the car factory (15 000 m²) was built. It should be mentioned that all the construction/ installation and setup of the factory was financed solely from the pocket of Ferrucio. ~500 millions of Liras (~ 1 300 000 $) were invested in total.

Birth of Miura
The development of prototype, named P400 began by the initiative of talented engineers of Lamborghini Company in the year 1965. Initially Lamborghini thought that this car will be very expensive and the company will not manage to materialize it. Nevertheless, with the assumption that P400 will be a good marketing trick, if not more, Lamborghini blessed the birth of this model.

The prototype of Miura was introduced in public for the first time at the 1965 Turin Motor Show. It was introduced as a car chassis, with no name. The mid-engined car was a big novelty those times (the mid-engine layout was used in race cars only), so even without a \"dress\", Miura was definitely noticed during the show.

After the Turin Motor Show Lamborghini speeded the development of car design Bertone Design Company was hired to make Miura\'s appearance and finalized that beats by dre lamborghini in a few months.

Lamborghini P400 debuted at the 1966 Geneva Motor Show. Due to the exclusive design, Lamborghini P400 was undoubtedly the ornament of the 36th Geneva Motor Show, and the phrases like \"400 hp\", \"1 meter height\", \"300 km/h\" were additionally attracting the audience.

The car was named as Miura. This word means the type of fighting bull in Spanish.

Lamborghini became the victim of its triumph: orders came from all over the world. Development of the car was done in a high speed and the first customers received the cars very late 1966. In fact, the cars were sold so soon that it were not properly tested (total prototype testing did not exceed 15000 km when the first Miuras were sold). The development of Miura model was continued in the next versions: P400S and the P400SV.

Miura\'s versions and statistics of production
Miura was produced during the year 1966 and 1973. This model had three series: P400 (Miura), P400S (Miura S) and P400SV (Miura SV). Countach model replaced Miura in 1974.

P400

First Miuras (also known as P400) had 3,9 liter, V12 engine, containing 350 HP (260 kW) power. Though this car costed as four Jaguars E-Types (the price of Miura was ~ 20 000 $, what will be approximately 114 000 $ nowadays), 474 units of Miura were built and sold during first 3 production years. Miuras were grabbed by pop stars and business people.

Many specialists noticed the instability of the car when driving at the high speed (>240 km/h). Though the later versions of Miura attempted to solve this matter (improved suspension, more modern tyres and bottom front spoiler were installed), it did help the situation considerably, but the problem was never fully eliminated.

P400S

P400S (Miura S) was introduced at the 1968 Turin Motor Show. Comparing to a predecessor, Miura S had chrome trim around external windows, new inline console, and electric windows. Improving the engine intake granted additional 20 HP (15 kW).

Miura S was also available with optional air conditioning, which costed additionally 800 $. However, in accordance with the reviews of the owners, air conditioning in Miura was not effective and useless.

140 units of Miura S were built between December, 1968 and March, 1971. One of the world known Miura S owners was Frank Sinatra.

P400SV

The last and most desirable is Miura SV (P400SV). Comparing to previous versions, P400SV had the following differences: the \"eyelashes\" around the headlights were eliminated, rear fenders became wider, new 9-inch-wide wheels accommodated, rear taillights were renewed.

The main technical difference was the separate engine and gearbox lubrication systems. This change allowed using the appropriate types of oil for the gearbox and the engine. This also relieved concerns that metal shavings from the gearbox could travel into the engine and be the reason of serious breakdowns. Due to the improved carburettors the car gained additional 15 HP (11 kW) and had 385 HP (283 kW) in total. Though Miura SV is mostly improved between all versions of Miura in terms of handling, it was slightly slower because of increased weight (due to the separate lubrication system, wider wheels, etc.).

148 SV models were built in total. First 52 units of them had a common engine and gearbox lubrication system.

Miura SV/J

Lamborghini Company also released the limited Miura SV/J version. It had improved engine, renewed suspension, some different interior and design details. Only 5 Miuras SV/J were manufactured in total. One of the owners of such car was an actor Nicolas Cage. He bought Miura SV/J at the auction in 1997 for 490 000 $. This price was the model\'s highest ever price sold in an auction.

Miura SVJ Spider

Topless Miuras, named Lamborghini Miura SVJ Spider also exist in the world. As it was a concept model, other than private modifications, there are only two \"open\" Miuras produced. One of them was presented on the Bertone\'s stand at Bruxelles in 1969, and other example was shown on the Lamborghini stand at the Geneva Motor show in 1981. Serial production of Miura SVJ Spider was not undertaken.

Design and interior of Miura
First sketches of Miura were made by Giorgetto Guigiaro, when he worked at Bertone Design Company. When he left Bertone, Marcello Gandini continued the design works. Finally the owner of company, Nuccio Bertone did the i\'s and crossed the t\'s before submitting final design to Lamborghini. By courtesy of these three men, each detail of Miura design looks taintless.

Many people call Miura the most beautiful car ever made. All the inquiries undoubtedly include this car in top ten most beautiful cars in the world.

The car was made using monocoque construction, where body parts are mounted onto the general base. The door and main base were made of steel, and other body pats from aluminium alloy.

One of the novelties in the cabin was headrests. They were installed near the back partition and appeared like inseparable part of the seat.

Back partition was made of double Plexiglas, which protected the passengers from the heat and noise of the engine. Exclusivity in the cabin is brought by the switches installed overhead.

Interesting
- Due to the lack of time, P400 model, introduced at the 1966 Geneva Motor Show didn\'t have an engine. The engineers of Lamborghini didn\'t make to install the engine in it\'s compartment, therefore the car exposed in Motor Show was without it. In order this \"absence\"would not be revealed, the hood was kept locked firmly;

- Miura is named as a first \"supercar\". This term was used by automotive writer LJK Setright for the first time, when he found Miura as something with exotic looks, advanced design and incredible performance. The Miura was branded as a \"supercar\"also because of its engine position. This Lamborghini is the first serial road car, having mid-engined construction.

- The tests showed that Miura managed to reach 272 km/h top speed. With respect to this fact, Miura was titled as the fastest car in the world by 1969, when Ferrari introduced Daytona 365GTB/4 model;

- Lack of good drainage in the original design influenced rust problems, which are seen on pretty much all Miuras except for those that have undergone a recent restoration;

- In the beginning it was planned to produce 30 units of Miura, but the demand after the Geneva Motor Show dictated the other figures. No more Miuras were built only because of the limited capability of Lamborghini factory;

- In April of 1972 Ferruccio sold off his controlling shares of \"Automobili Ferruccio Lamborghini SAS\" company, probably because he achieved all his aims with the Miura.

Final beats by dre lamborghini word
Undoubtedly Miura is the car that famed \"Automobili Ferruccio Lamborghini SAS\" as car manufacturer. Without Miura, the company probably would not be survived. Low production figures and emphatic achievements seen in motoring history made this car one of the most desirable collection cars.

All Lamborghini Cars From Birth to Now

beats by dre lamborghini, According to legend, the birth of Lamborghini has taken place after a fight between Enzo Ferrari and Ferruccio Lamborghini. The latter complained to the Drake\'s not lofty quality of the GT cars from Maranello. The debate between the two occurred in the early 60s Ferrari and Lamborghini dismissed, telling him to \"think about the tractors that I take care of self.\"

See pride, Ferruccio Lamborghini decided to give his life to a car manufacturer. Thus, in 1963, left the development of the first Lamborghini vehicle. The seat of Cento (FE) - where the Lamborghini tractors were produced - working team composed by the designer Giampaolo Dallara Giotto Bizzarrini the engineer and designer Franco Scaglione.

350 GTV
The \"trio\" gave birth to the Lamborghini 350 GTV prototype supercar exhibited at the Turin Motor Show of that year and featuring the 3500 V12 engine which provided a top speed of 280 km / h. Also in \'63, started the work of the plant in Sant\'Agata Bolognese.

350 GT
At the Geneva Motor Show in 1964, was presented the Lamborghini 350 GT production version of the 350 GTV. The car was designed by Carrozzeria Touring and was moved by 3500 beats by dre lamborghini V12 engine with 270 horsepower pushing the car up to 250 km / h top speed. In addition, the Lamborghini supercar had the cockpit configured in the unusual pattern 2 +1. Debuted in the \'65 Lamborghini 350 GTS Zagato and 3500, while at the Turin Show was presented the prototype P400 rear engine. This was the new unit 3900 V12 350 hp and 430 hp in standard version S.

The Miura
The prototype P400 prefigured the first vs Ferrari model of Lamborghini. The Miura, officially presented at the 1966 Geneva Motor Show. Besides being the symbol of Lamborghini, the Miura was the first model to bear the name of a herd of bulls. In fact, bull officially became the brand identity of Lamborghini, zodiacal sign as owner of Ferruccio. The car was designed by Marcello Gandini, at that time head of Centro Stile Bertone. The Miura was equipped with a 4000 V12 engine from beats by dre lamborghini 350 horsepower that can reach a top speed of 270 km / h.

400 GT
In \'66 was also presented the Lamborghini 400 GT, a GT 2 +2 always moved from the 4000 V12 engine but with reduced power to 320 hp. In addition, two prototypes were presented as the 400 Monza and the Flying Star.

Two years later, based on the 400 GT was born his deputy, or the Lamborghini Islero, also driven by the 4000 V12 engine with 320 horsepower. In 1968 he was also presented the Miura Roadster, remained at the prototype stage.

In \'69, however, the range was enlarged from 370 hp to the Miura S and the Espada. The latter adopted the 4000 V12 320 hp engine and was the standard version of the prototype Marzal, designed by Bertone and presented two years earlier.

Jarama
In 1970, at the Geneva Motor Show Lamborghini Jarama was introduced that replaced the Islero, with whom he shared the 4000 V12 engine with 320 hp. In \'71 debuted the Miura SV, the latest evolution of 385 hp. Instead, at the Geneva Motor Show the same year he was presented the prototype LP500 engine mounted longitudinally rear.

In 1972 the range was expanded again with the Lamborghini Urraco, 4-seater sedan designed by Bertone, moved by the 2.5 V8 engine 220 hp. In \'73 he left the scene the Lamborghini Miura, Countach superseded by version serial protoripo LP500.

In 1974, with the presentation of the prototype Bravo. In addition, other versions of the Lamborghini debuted Urraco: the P300 and P200 from 265 hp from 182 hp, it is intended solely for the Italian market.

The crisis
The Lamborghini crisis was caused by the development of a luxury SUV and alliance with BMW to design the M1. Shortly after the presentation of the prototype in 1980 Athon, Lamborghini went to meet with failure. The company revived the next year thanks to the French group that presented the Jalpa Mimran supercars like the new course.

Countach
Then came the Lamborghini Countach Quattrovalvole in 1985 and the following year, the LM-002 SUV. But in order to survive, Lamborghini needed a strong international partner. Thus, in 1987, the House of Sant\'Agata Bolognese was taken over by Chrysler Corporation, headed by Lee Iacocca.

The first step was the creation of Chrysler Lamborghini Engineering Division, led by Mauro Forghieri, which was designed by Formula 1 V12 engine which was adopted a year later and stables used by Larousse, Lotus and Minardi.

At twenty-five years, in 1988 Lamborghini Countach 25 and presented the prototype Genesis. But in \'90 debut the first model designed by Chrysler, Lamborghini Diablo with retractable headlights. Three years beats by dre lamborghini later the range was expanded versions SE VT-wheel drive. Also in 1993, Ferruccio Lamborghini was missing, exactly thirty years after founding Lamborghini auto.

Instead, in 1994 Chrysler ceded Lamborghini to the consortium formed Asian MegaTech Indonesian and Malaysian MYCOM. During this period, it happened that new models but the range was expanded with the Diablo VT Roadster in \'95, and versions SV and SVR in 1996. Among other prototypes were presented Cala and Raptor.

Audi acquires control of Lamborghini
The most important event in the history of Lamborghini occurred in \'98, when the control passed in the hands of Audi. The House of Ingolstadt expanded once again the range of Lamborghini Diablo GTR and GT versions in \'99, while in 2000 were submitted versions 6.0 and 6.0 SE.

Come the Murciélago and Gallardo
The care of Audi bore fruit in 2002 with the Lamborghini Murciélago, designed by Belgian designer Luc Donkerwolke and equipped with the 6.2 V12 engine from 580 hp. In addition, the following year presented the Lamborghini Gallardo, moved by the 5.0 V10 engine 500 hp Audi source.

Subsequently, the Murciélago Roadster debuted in 2004, the Gallardo Superleggera in 2005, the Murcielago LP640 in 2006, the Gallardo LP560-4 Coupe and Spyder in 2008. Instead, the latest models are represented by the Murcielago LP670 and Gallardo LP570-4 SV-4 SV Superleggera, and the Estoque concept and custom-Reventon.