Mike:When I say believe it or not I'm not singing the theme song to The Greatest American Hero, its to the shock and dismay to the latest Lamborghini concept car that hails to the retro theme of the Miura. The design comes from the creative head of the Lamborghini design team, Walter de' Silva whom also serves on the head of design for the Audi Group as well. The idea was to focus the theme of a 'modern' retro sports car and the focal point was the legendary Miura.
Just as Holden reinvented the Monaro, so have Lambo done for the Miura unveiling early in 2006 to celebrate its 40 anniversary.
It is said that the miura is one of the most beautiful cars ever created.... that may stand to test but feel that the retro version may have much competition out there to match that feat.
Rob: Concept M began at the Lamborghini headquarters in Santa'Agata in October 2003. This car is a bit more basic than I'd like to see a finished product, so I hope the team at Lamborghini give it a bit more flash before production. The car is probably going to be called the LP650. LP means "longitudinale posteriore" or longitudinal rear in English. The first Miura of which 763 were built had a transversely mounted engine, so they are not keeping utterly to tradition, but technology is better now, so expect a fast car. The engine wil probably be a 6.5 V12 with around 700hp. The car may well use a version of Audi's Quatrro 4 wheel drive system. Time will tell..... The car will look better in black.
