The Lamborghini is not only the world's first-ever sports car, but it is featured in one of the most famous movies, The Italian Job. The Miura was famed for its speed, uniqueness, and a memorable role alongside the likes of Michael Caine and Benny Hill.
If you are into your sports cars or British crime films, you may know a few things about the featured Lamborghini Miura already. Read on to learn more about the car's whereabouts, its memorable moments, and impressive specifications as the world's first supercar.
Let's take a closer look at the Lamborghini Miura.
Lamborghini Miura Specifications
The Italian Job's Lamborghini Miura was an original 1966 model, which boasted 385 horsepower from its 4-liter V12 engine. Back in those days, this horsepower was unique and hard to come by. It is pretty standard in supercars now, but it seemed Lamborghini were way ahead of their time when they first released the Miura.
Lamborghini wanted to build and release the ultimate and fastest supercar, which they did. The track records show that the Miura could reach 0 to 60 mph in 6.7 seconds. It reached a maximum speed of 173 mph. At the time, there were very few cars on the market that could match that. In fact, the Miura was the fastest ever production road car during its first few years of sales.
Lamborghini set the standard for the future of supercars, as the Miura was the first-ever to have a rear mid-size engine with a two-seat layout. Since its release, most high-performance sports and supercars have followed suit. Just look at Ferrari and Aston Martin as prime examples.
During the production phase of the Miura, the Lamborghini team designed the chassis and rear mid-engined body layout as a concept for the 1965 Grand Turin Show. It received so much love and press that the team decided the concept would be installed into their next model, the Miura.
Interior Features Of The Lamborghini Miura
The Miura was unique in design, and it stood out in the crowd due to its indistinguishable eyelashes on the front headlights. Its body was slim, low-slung, and seamless. That theme followed along inside the car, with leather seats and interior trims and a suede carpet sweeping through the car.
Instead of going bold with the interior like they did the external body, Lamborghini kept the design minimal and classic. The leather seats were either black or brown, with matching carpets and trims. The steering wheel boasted the famous bull logo in a striking golden color. Apart from shiny steel features on the steering wheel, pedals, and gears, the entire car oozed leather and soft suede.
Although there were only two seats, the Miura provided its driver and passenger plenty of space in the cabin for leisurely driving. The entire positioning of the car was low-slung, as were the seats to make it comfortable and convenient. Its low body and leisurely seats made this an excellent supercar for long or short distance journeys. We are sure the orange Miura would make a great companion on the highway on sweltering summer afternoons.
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Where Is The Lamborghini Miura Now?
Lamborghini only produced around 400 units of the Miura between its production years of 1966 and 1973. Due to that, The Italian Job's edition was even more special. In the film, the Miura had the chassis number 3586, which indicated its certification. After filming, the car was left undamaged and in pretty pristine condition. So, Lamborghini's Polo Storico classic car department fully restored the car. The Miura still bears its original 3586 chassis number and is in top quality condition, although it has been driven around for all those years since its special appearance.
The famous orange Miura can be found over 50 years later by a collector in Liechtenstein. After the film and the restoration process, the Miura was handed back to the owner in Rome. Yet, in 2018 a well-known collector managed to purchase the Miura and add it to his impressive collection of famous supercars. We cannot even imagine how big a hole that lasered in the buyer's pocket. We're confident that it was well worth it. However, unfortunately, that means the famous 1966 Lamborghini Miura won't be on sale any time soon for the rest of us to enjoy. But, at least we know it's in safe hands and good condition.
Expensive or not, the Miura would be well worth the investment if you can afford it. Not only did it feature in one of the biggest movies of the late '60s, but it is fully restored and in perfect condition. In its prime, it was the fastest road car on the market, and now, it is one of the most sought-after movie cars of all time.