The Lamborghini Miura was a vehicle for the history books. Produced in 1966, it was what many consider the first supercar. This was primarily due to it's mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive design, a first of its kind. But did you know the vehicle was made by three young adults?
The three engineers were Gian Paolo Dallara, Paolo Stanzani, and Bob Wallace. The sub 25-year-olds were responsible for the creation of the Miura, even though it was against the wishes of the automaker's founder, Ferruccio Lamborghini. The three men came from a racing background and wanted to develop a race car. The founder preferred grand touring cars over the race car-derived machines produced by local rival Ferrari. so the Miura was that peanut-butter-to-chocolate mix of the two.
The vehicle prototype, dubbed the P400, debuted at the 1966 Geneva show. There it turned heads, thanks to both its sharp design and the previously mentioned mid-engine setup.
The Miura grew to be Lamborghini's flagship car up until 1973, when the company shifted directions. Even so, the vehicle would go on in excellence, winning the prestigious Gran Turismo Trophy at the 2008 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. It would even be solidified in digital fame as a re-creation for use in the Gran Turismo 5 video game.
The Short Life of the Lamborghini Miura
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Posted On: Apr 28, 2018 @ 11:06 PM