Friday, September 21, 2012

Lamborghini Miura

Lamborghini Miura - a sports car manufactured by Lamborghini between 1966 and 1973.Miura model for the first time presented to the public in November 1965 at the Turin Motor Show. To be precise, the model was presented in the version without a body, ie as rolling chassis with extraordinary located in the middle of the engine.The most memorable part exterior machines are lights that are flush with the hood and turn into position only when the lighting. The model is named after the Spanish ganaderii, well known for its very ferocious bulls.

P400

P400 is the first series with a cross at the back of the engine Lamborghini V12, 4 liter («P» means «Posteriore», 400 - engine capacity in cubic meters. See). Four-liter engine produces 350 hp Design front and rear hoods like a clamshell mechanism. On top of that, there were two small compartments for luggage. From 1966 to 1969, were collected and sold 275 cars, which was a great success for the company given the very high price ($ 20,000 USD). The car body was made of aluminum.

P400S

Production began in March 1967, the car was sold in the price range of $ 20,000. Miura P400S Series production started in December 1968 and made its debut in the same year at the Turin Motor Show. «S» means «Spinto» (push, wading forward). In the car were added power windows, chrome border around the windows. Been redesigned dashboard. Thanks to the new combustion chamber and intake system, power increased to 370 hp Later versions of the series 'S' equipped with ventilated disc brakes and a modified rear suspension. Due to insufficient strength, the roof was made of steel. From December 1968 to March 1971 were collected 338 cars of this modification.

P400SV

The final version of the series Miura SV «Sprint Veloce» (fast, fast) was presented in March 1971 at the Geneva Motor Show. SV was the best option series Miura. SV featured advanced 12-cylinder V-engine of 3929 cm3 with larger diameter valves and upgraded carburetors. Engine power increased compared to the previous model by 15 horsepower to reach 385 hp at 7850 rpm .. The increase in power has led to an increase in fuel consumption, and the factory, optionally, the proposed installation of increased capacity fuel tank (110 liters). Last 50 cars had a limited-slip differential. Transmission was finally equipped its lubrication system separate from the engine. It is possible to use different types of oils most suitable for the engine and transmission. Also improved the reliability of the engine compared to the older models, where metal dust from the gearbox are often caught in the engine, which has a detrimental effect on his work.Vehicle speed reaches 288 kilometers per hour, and the acceleration time to 100 km / h in 5.5 seconds.Externally modified SV can be distinguished from previous models by the lack of "eyebrows" over the headlights and wider fenders. The increase in the width of the car came from the use of new wheels 9 inches wide and the tires "Pirelli Sinturato." A total of 150 cars built this modification.
750 copies Miura came to light, the last of which was built in October 1973 Production of this model has been stopped due to the start models Countach. By the time a small factory Lamborghini was able to control the production of a single model.

1 comment:

  1. Encouraged by the renowned Ford GT40, the Lamborghini Miura 1966 managed to stirr excitement a long time before it was possibly finished. After seeing the uncompleted underchassis at the Turin Motor Present in 1965 persons rushed in place all their orders while the body was not been created. When it finally came out in 1966, the initial design as well as the clam layer hoods had taken everyone by big surprise. It announced several engine types which are named the P400, the P400S plus the P400SV.

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