Ferruccio Lamborghini’s problem to Ferrari started in 1964 with the 350GT, but it surely was the introduction of the Miura, typically thought of the pioneer of the supercar class, that firmly established Lamborghini as a famend producer of high-end sports activities vehicles. Previous to the Miura’s official unveiling on the 1966 Geneva Salon, Lamborghini’s automobiles had been admired for his or her spectacular mechanical specs, but they appeared to lack a definite identification. This all modified with the launch of the Miura, which took its title from Don Eduardo Miura, a well-known breeder of combating bulls.

In January 1969, Lamborghini launched an improved model of the Miura, the P400 S. It was outfitted with a stronger engine producing 370bhp and distinguishable by its wider tires in comparison with its predecessor. Notable enhancements included a quieter transmission, electrical home windows, improved inside fixtures, leather-based upholstery, and a redesigned exhaust system, which allowed for a bigger baggage compartment.

Subsequent Collection II variations integrated ventilated brake discs, considerably decreasing brake fade. Roughly 140 P400S items had been produced earlier than the arrival of the SV model in 1971. The unique P400’s manufacturing primarily concluded with the introduction of the ‘S’ variant, with simply over 470 of those distinctive automobiles manufactured. The ‘S’ mannequin, nevertheless, was much more unique, with solely 140 examples leaving the manufacturing unit between 1969 and 1971.

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