Lamborghini Miura Revealed
01-06-2006 | 02:58 PM
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Lamborghini Miura Revealed http://autoblog.com/2006/01/06/lambo...-in-the-flesh/
First off, before you even say it recognize that the original Miura was inspired by the GT40. Very heavily I might add. So if it looks like a GT40 which in turn makes it look like the current Ford GT and you somehow feel a need to come in here and bash the GT40 or GT because they come from Ford and Ford sucks etc... GTFO of this thread.
As for the Miura, it's rumored to be packing somewhere around 700hp. Seems kind of odd that a company would give it's flagship a retro design whereas it's two lesser models would push a more creased, futuristic design. Honestly, while this concept pays homage to the original Miura, and while the original is a damn sexy car which makes this a damn sexy car, I can't help but think of all the criticism this thing will get for resembling a Ford GT. Most people are stupid and do not know that the original was inspired by the GT40 so they'll immediately bash this car for being similar in shape to a GT.
Not only that, but with so many possibilities, it's not like Lamborghini had to go with a retro design. I mean come on, that's just lazy. Yes they're paying homage to the original, but it's almost too close to the original. I kind of liked the computer renderings done by various folks that had this think looking like a cross between the current Ford GT but with edgier lines a la Gallardo and Murcielago. If you ask me, this concept is a bit too retro. I'd be fine if they kept the shape, but I'd like some sharper creases and some edgy fascias that keep the car more in line with it's Murc and Gallardo siblings.
Mechanically speaking, the car is dervied from the Audi R8 platform, which itself is derived from the Lamborghini Gallardo platform. There are rumors of a supposed 6.5L V12 engine produing around 650 - 700hp - mounted longitudinally as opposed to transversely as was the case with the original - and that Lamborghini would go with a version of the DSG gearbox currently used in many VWs and Audis instead of Lamborghinis own current paddle shift gearbox dubbed (E-Gear). Rumors of some form of Quattro AWD have also been thrown around. Personally since they're going with a retro design I'd prefer that they keep the car true to it's roots with a true 6 speed clutch and stick manual and a RWD layout for the ultimate Lamborghini. RWD would allow for a lower curb weight and well, true sports cars should be shifted manually, not by computer.
2006 Lamborghini Miura NAIAS Concept
1966 Lamborghini Miura P400
1971 Lamborghini Miura P400 SV
First off, before you even say it recognize that the original Miura was inspired by the GT40. Very heavily I might add. So if it looks like a GT40 which in turn makes it look like the current Ford GT and you somehow feel a need to come in here and bash the GT40 or GT because they come from Ford and Ford sucks etc... GTFO of this thread.
As for the Miura, it's rumored to be packing somewhere around 700hp. Seems kind of odd that a company would give it's flagship a retro design whereas it's two lesser models would push a more creased, futuristic design. Honestly, while this concept pays homage to the original Miura, and while the original is a damn sexy car which makes this a damn sexy car, I can't help but think of all the criticism this thing will get for resembling a Ford GT. Most people are stupid and do not know that the original was inspired by the GT40 so they'll immediately bash this car for being similar in shape to a GT.
Not only that, but with so many possibilities, it's not like Lamborghini had to go with a retro design. I mean come on, that's just lazy. Yes they're paying homage to the original, but it's almost too close to the original. I kind of liked the computer renderings done by various folks that had this think looking like a cross between the current Ford GT but with edgier lines a la Gallardo and Murcielago. If you ask me, this concept is a bit too retro. I'd be fine if they kept the shape, but I'd like some sharper creases and some edgy fascias that keep the car more in line with it's Murc and Gallardo siblings.
Mechanically speaking, the car is dervied from the Audi R8 platform, which itself is derived from the Lamborghini Gallardo platform. There are rumors of a supposed 6.5L V12 engine produing around 650 - 700hp - mounted longitudinally as opposed to transversely as was the case with the original - and that Lamborghini would go with a version of the DSG gearbox currently used in many VWs and Audis instead of Lamborghinis own current paddle shift gearbox dubbed (E-Gear). Rumors of some form of Quattro AWD have also been thrown around. Personally since they're going with a retro design I'd prefer that they keep the car true to it's roots with a true 6 speed clutch and stick manual and a RWD layout for the ultimate Lamborghini. RWD would allow for a lower curb weight and well, true sports cars should be shifted manually, not by computer.
2006 Lamborghini Miura NAIAS Concept
1966 Lamborghini Miura P400
1971 Lamborghini Miura P400 SV
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