New Miura!

[thedutchguy]

Boy, would I like to own one of these.

The original has been out of reach for me, but perhaps this one will be?
On display in Detroit I hear.

[Joe_Black]

One of the more interesting looking Lamborghinis, but as a former owner believe me when I say you don't want one! LOL! Unless, of course, you really enjoy incessant wrenching.

[Mr. I-MAN]

It look's like one of those Coyote VW kit cars from the 80's. Remember Hardcastle & Mc Cormick! IMHO it SUCKS!

[transio]

Absolutely gorgeous. I still like the Gallardo better, though.

Joe, which Lambo did you own? I've heard that the newer ones are way more reliable, though haven't improved as much as Ferrari.

[Joe_Black]

Yes, they are beautiful. But what a pain in the arse! How'd you like to keep this in tune...



I had a late S-model Miura with factory AC, so one of the dual distributors was omitted for a single 12-cylinder unit. That actually gave it a bit more "reliability" but it was still a royal pain of a car. I went from that to an '84 Porsche 928 and it was like going from hell to heaven, especially in the handling and comfort department. Not to mention you can at least find 928 parts!

[MZ-N10]

vw owns lambo now, so the reliabilty issue should be better....

[Joe_Black]

vw owns lambo now, so the reliabilty issue should be better....

ROTFLMAO!!!!!!

Oh, thank you! I really needed a good laugh today! Thank you! :laughg:

[transio]

LOL! Ok, so maybe the VW logic doesn't work, but Lambo IS supposedly more reliable nowadays.

[transio]

By the way, here are some specs:

$700k price tag
6.5 liter v-12
700 hp
7 speed manual
AWD
0-100 km/h estimated at 3.3 seconds

Would be sweet getting one of those engines in a VX!!! Can you say LamboCROSS?!? (Remember the Jerrari?)

[Joe_Black]

I think a turbine-electric setup with drive motors at each corner would be the ultimate VX retrofit. Call me crazy.

The Miura uses a transverse mounted engine. Look closely at the engine photo I posted and you can see the differential and where the half-shafts mount. Plus, it's a really BIG pig of an engine.

[transio]

Plus, it's a really BIG pig of an engine.

I wouldn't call it a pig, by any means! It's less than 2x the displacement of our block and generates more than 3x the power output! Seems pretty efficient to me, if a bit hefty! In any case, more of a juggernaut than a porker!

[Chopper]

You don't need it in a VX, look at Lambo's upcomming SUV. Squint just a bit, an' you got your wish....on a larger scale I'm sure.

[JAFO]

It look's like one of those Coyote VW kit cars from the 80's. Remember Hardcastle & Mc Cormick! IMHO it SUCKS!

This was way before the Coyote. Built in 1965 it had a top speed of 169 MPH. The fastest street legal car in the world.

"This car was years ahead of everything else ( it would take Ferrari 7 years to come with an equivalent road-car: the Boxer)."
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/5849/miura.html

[transio]

This was... Built in 1965

Actually, the Miura pictured here is a brand new concept from Lamborghini. Its styling is strongly influenced by the original, though, which is the car you're talking about.