2006 Lamborghini P400 Miura Concept
And what about engines? For those who are keen on historical accuracies, turn away, as it won’t be pretty; the only similarity that the new Miura engine will share with the old is twelve cylinders in a vee configuration. The engine will not be transversely mounted, as it was in the classic version. There’s been talk that for the Miura, Lamborghini is currently developing a new, state-of-the-art compact V12 engine, displacing a volume between the 5.0-litre V10 of the Gallardo and the new 580-horsepower 6.5-litre V12 fitted to the recently updated Murciélago LP640. It is estimated that the new engine will be somewhere in the 6.0-litre range, developing around 550-horsepower with the assistance of FSI direct injection. Like all current Lamborghinis, the Miura will be all-wheel drive, in order to effectively harness the power.
When Lamborghini set out to make the LP400 concept, it was more or less a big birthday gift to itself, and simultaneously to its many fans. Yet, during the few months following its grand American debut the car has become so much more than just a styling exercise. Backed by German money and a newfound willingness to spend on a brand that has experienced exponential growth and resultant profits in recent years, thanks mostly to the new Gallardo, the Miura Concept could become a reality, and very soon at that. Built in limited numbers and sharing a significant portion of its components with that same Gallardo, as well as the future Audi R8, there’s a good chance that the Miura could be on the roads in under two years.
Preliminary Specifications (if produced):
- Body Type: 2-door coupe
- Layout: front engine, AWD
- Engine (est.): 550-hp, 400 lb-ft of torque, 6.0L, DOHC, direct injection V12
- Transmission: 7-spd robotized sequential-manual
- Curb Weight (est.): 1,670 kg (3,680 lbs)
- Seating Capacity: 2
- Top Speed (est): 340 km/h (211 mph)
- Website: www.lamborghini.com