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Lamborghini Miura, widely regarded as the world's first modern supercar. The car was produced by the Italian automaker Lamborghini between 1966 and 1973.
Key Information
Design The car's iconic and revolutionary sleek body was designed by the young Marcello Gandini at the design house Bertone. The design introduced a new standard for performance cars, with features like its low stance and distinctive "eyelash" headlights.
Engineering The Miura was a groundbreaking engineering feat, primarily conceived by Lamborghini's engineers Gian Paolo Dallara, Paolo Stanzani, and Bob Wallace in their spare time. They gave it a transverse rear mid-engine layout, which was an innovative departure from other road cars of the era and has since become the standard for high-performance sports cars.
Engine & Performance It was powered by a 3.9-liter V12 engine and, upon its release, was the fastest production car in the world, with a top speed of over 170 mph.
Cultural Impact The Miura quickly became a cultural icon, owned by celebrities like Frank Sinatra and Miles Davis, and featured memorably in the opening sequence of the 1969 film The Italian Job. |
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