Lamborghini Miura Concept worldwide debut
In much the same mold as Ford's reinterpretation of the legendary GT-40, Italy's raging bull, Lamborghini has mined one of its most endearing supercar designs, to create a modern counterpart. Different in every way, yet instantly recognisable as a Miura, the concept met with a warm reaction from a typically jaded press. The unveiling was a dream realized for Lamborghini design bigwig Walter DeSilva, and apparently for a few press people as well.
While de' Silva was quick to point out that there are no immediate plans for production, word on the street is that Automobili Lamborghini may park this one in showrooms by late next year. His first design for Lamborghini since coming on board (he's also the head of the Audi Design Group). While waiting for the press conference to begin, Ihad the occasion to speak with a number of Audi execs, and based upon what I heard, this isn't a runner, as it lacks a working drivetrain. Still, others had pegged the Miura Concept as lacking an interior, and the wiley souls at Sant' Agata Bolognese never so much as cracked its shapely, heavily-tinted doors. If you'll pardon the shoddy photo quality, a Nikon lens and a strong flash give lie to the rumor that the car lacks any sort of interior whatsoever (below). In point of fact, it appears to have a nicely-integrated instrument panel dominated by two metal-bezeled gauges, presumably a tachometer and speedometer. The center console has six smaller gauges that echo the theme, and a prominent metal-bracketed transmission tunnel houses a traditional Lamborghini gated shifter.
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William Warren 5:53PM (3/11/2006)
Quite frankly the words "exotic car" would not have near the impact that they do now had it not been for the Miura or the Countach.....two cars which etched the name Lamborghini Automobili into stone in cultures around the world. This new version of the Miura is a knock out and for all whom cry about the wheels or "it looks retro" give me break. Since when has a manufacturer ever catered to the likes of the consumer about wheel choices? That's why we have AFTER MARKET WHEEL MANUFACTURERS. Retro? new Mustang can be no more retro and that's not a bad thing. I happen to think ford hit a home run with the new Mustang and Ford GT.
If Lamborghini actually makes this car (and they should) it would stand to shake up the things in the exotic car category with the performance numbers stated.
I'll take mine in Jet Black with tan leather please.
and would you people do me one more favor? Please stop trying to say this car resembles an old Corvette. I happen to love the Corvette, especially the new one, but they're not even close in shape or silhouette.
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William Warren 6:16PM (3/11/2006)
Oh yeah and the Ferrari 599GTB doesn't even come close to the new Miura concept IMO.
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Andrew Cleaver 10:51PM (3/18/2006)
Wow! This car is beautiful! My kit car is very close to this, minus about 900,000 dollars, I would imagine. Mine is at finiero.com - and I might just sell it now that the Miura is coming out!
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Marc 7:51PM (7/16/2006)
I used to own a 68 Miura (red of course) and the car was spectacular to look at, drive, and just listen to. This Concept Miura has similar lines, but I am not sure about the overall shape. It looks more brutish than the original... even than the SV, but the car is probably more stable at speed. My car would get very light at speeds over 120mph and after a scare in it, we worked on the suspension geometry to make it safer.
Overall, it looks interesting, but time will tell what the car looks like when it goes into production.
All The Best,
Marc
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Redux 12:02AM (1/09/2006)
Seems like another concept thats too retro. There's a lack of modern touches in the design
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the128boy 12:05AM (1/09/2006)
Please make it, please make it, please make it...
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Evan 7:11AM (1/09/2006)
It's a beauty.
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J 7:46AM (1/09/2006)
Im not even old enough to even remember it except for seeing it on top gear, but that looks hot.
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papercutninja 8:35AM (1/09/2006)
Lose the "Unique Whips"-style rims and we can talk.
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TyreDurgan 8:44AM (1/09/2006)
I agree with comment #1
I love and I mean love the original Miura. In fact I've been searching for one for several years. But I want to see a little more. Not just a crude rehash of an old design. The original is a classic, but what makes this car a future classic?
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Ken 10:26AM (1/09/2006)
OK, it looks like the crossed the the car with an 80's vette, the stingray version. Better go back to the drawing board, if I wanted to buy this, by the vette!
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Joshua 11:14AM (1/09/2006)
Beautifull, but just like the Ford GT I'd rather have the original than this "modern interpretation". These cars are like listening to a cover of your favorite song, no matter how good the new version is, you'd rather be listening to the original.
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David 11:25AM (1/09/2006)
I have long been critical of the whole retro thing. It think it is an uninspired approach to automotive design and impossible to build upon (look at the decade-old design of the "New" Beetle).
However, this thing is gorgeous and I need to file for an exception to the rule. The proportions, the cleanliness of the design. There is something about that shape is just absolutely perfect. I'll take it!
Now if they could just get those wanker-ish looking execs away from the car... hasn't anyone ever heard of projecting the correct image?
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idiots 11:51AM (1/09/2006)
It's meant to look retro. If it didn't look anything like the old miura, you guys would be the first to scream murder.
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Nigel 12:23PM (1/09/2006)
retro schmetro..if we didnt proceed towards the past, we would still be subjected to an endless parade of xeroxed soap bars. some of the most beautiful automobiles ever concieved are in our past....if we cant learn from it. we will be forced to repeat it.
sarcasm here...be warned. "oooh i can't wait for the new retro designed amc gremlin"
does the model come with the full option package?
cheers.
N
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ta 8:49PM (1/09/2006)
i think the car is great it mixes old with the new ..... i love it i acctually want to buy it .... if i had the $C$H$I$N$G$ but ya it also reminds ma a lil bit of the ford gtx1 thingy well the new 1 so alls i have 2 say is make it make it make it..
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Walter Whethers 10:32PM (1/09/2006)
Finally, a car for real men!!!!
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Walter Whethers 10:33PM (1/09/2006)
Finally, a car for real men!!!!
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Brandon 11:18PM (1/09/2006)
I get shivers up and down my spine when I see the rear end. Heck, when I see the entire car I get shivers. I absolutely love it. Simply beautiful. I would like one in lime green with a black interior.
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Caleb 11:30PM (1/09/2006)
Yeah, when I saw this car, my first thought was "Corvette"? Looks like a fastback version of the '06 Corvette. Don't like it.
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