Lamborghini Miura P 400
(1966 - 1970)
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Car fans once dreamed of top-of-the-range or super sports cars. Since the turn of the millennium, however, hypercars have been regarded as the ultimate in automotive transportation. But whether they offer real driving pleasure is doubtful. To prove this thesis, this article takes you through the development of the sports car up to the present day and shows many of the cars mentioned in pictures.
Paul Frère's comparative test, in which the Belgian racing driver and journalist compared the Lamborghini 400 GT with its rivals, the Ferrari 330 GTC and Porsche 911 S, in 1966, comprises almost 30,000 letters. The author was well aware that the Porsche was actually in a different league, but found that the much cheaper car from Zuffenhausen could keep up surprisingly well with the two hot hatches from Italy. This article reproduces the original wording of the Motor-Revue test and is illustrated with historical pictures of the three vehicles.
It was one of the stars of the 1966 Turin Motor Show and at the same time the swan song of the renowned Carrozzeria Touring with its Superleggera concept: the Lamborghini 4000 GT Flying Star II. The time was not yet ripe for the combination of Gran Turismo and estate car. This report goes back to the creation of the one-off and describes its history, accompanied by current and historical illustrations.
Compared to later creations, the Lamborghini 350 GT and 400 GT 2+2 were the much less radical first works of tractor manufacturer Ferruccio Lamborghini in the field of luxury sports cars. They laid the foundations for the Miura, Countach and Diablo and, despite their unconventional appearance, impressed test drivers with their performance and quality. The Gran Turismo clientele, then as now, tended to keep a low profile, preferring established models from Stuttgart or Maranello. Find out more about the Lamborghini 350/400 models and the history of a very special 400 GT 2+2 in this article with lots of photos.
In 1967, the Lamborghini Miura was one of the most progressive sports cars you could buy. This made it a thorn in the side not only of Ferrari, but also of many other vehicle manufacturers. Public interest was great. Hobby magazine was given the private Miura of opera singer Grace Bumbry for a test drive. The report not only allows conclusions to be drawn about the sensational driving performance of the Miura, but also makes people smile.
The Lamborghini Miura was a revolutionary sports car that proved in 1967 that Lamborghini had become a serious competitor to Ferrari. The transverse V12 cylinder and the breathtaking bodywork by Bertone/Gandini were the benchmark for all those who bought or produced sports cars at the end of the 1960s. The fact that the Miura was the work of a good handful of young engineers and a very young designer and that a Miura driver could take off like an airplane, even unintentionally, shows that many things were different in the past than they are today.
There are few cars that can compete with the iconic status of the Lamborghini Miura. This first super sports car leaves hardly anyone cold. The story of its creation is more than adventurous. But is it true that the Miura is difficult to drive, highly uncomfortable and a real beast? This driving report goes in search of clues, tells the story of the Miura and shows it in historical and current pictures. And, of course, the particularly important sound sample is not missing!
The most beautiful car at the 1968 Brussels Motor Show was the Miura Spider. After a further 800,000 francs were later invested in "galvanizing" the car, it remained "the most beautiful", but had become even more exclusive. Years later, the car mutated back to its original form. This report tells the story of the one-off, illustrated with some rare photographs.
Ferrari Daytona, Maserati Ghibli, De Tomaso Mangusta, Aston Martin DBS and Lamborghini Miura were the dream sports cars of the late sixties. How did they compare then and now? This report picks out five of the top products of the time and compares their performance and value development, illustrated with many pictures of the individual vehicles.
This hobby Super Test is an exception. For the first time, the jury that tests and then evaluates the vehicles consists not only of specialist journalists and experts, but also of hobby magazine readers! Together with specialist journalists, they test the NSU 1200 C, Simca 1100 and Fiat 128 models in various tasks. Braking tests, climbing extreme inclines and, of course, a subsequent evaluation of the vehicles are not to be missed!
Just 327 examples of the Lamborghini Jarama, including the S model, were produced between 1970 and 1976. This makes the front-engined Gran Turismo one of the rarest Lamborghinis ever. Whether it is also one of the most beautiful - despite its design by Marcello Gandini - is a matter of opinion. This report describes the brief history of the Jarama and allows the reader to take part in a test drive. It is supplemented by historical photos and the digitized original brochure.
This is probably a one-off test, probably the only one in this constellation. The Lamborghini Miura meets the De Tomaso Mangusta, the Monteverdi hi speed 375 S and the Maserati Ghibli. Playboy cars is what hobby calls this sports car category. Well, the vehicles perform well and even today in 2011, acceleration times and top speeds are impressive, especially when you consider that the test took place over 40 years ago. The fact that the Monteverdi won as the best all-rounder in this test, but the Miura was the fastest, is probably only of historical interest from today's perspective, but the fact that the vehicles were notable for a number of problems could still be relevant for one or two fans today.
Current market prices for Lamborghini Miura P 400
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Auctioned vehicles of Lamborghini Miura P 400
| Brand | Model | Year | Status | Auction name | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamborghini Miura P400 S by Bertone 1969 Sold RM/Sotheby's The Junkyard - The Rudi Klein Collection (October 26, 2024) |
Miura P400 S by Bertone | 1969 | Sold | RM/Sotheby's The Junkyard - The Rudi Klein Collection (October 26, 2024) | |
| Lamborghini Miura P400 S 1969 Not Sold Mecum Kissimmee (January 7, 2025) |
Miura P400 S | 1969 | Not Sold | Mecum Kissimmee (January 7, 2025) | |
| Lamborghini Miura P400 S 1969 Sold Bonhams Quail (August 19, 2022) |
Miura P400 S | 1969 | Sold | Bonhams Quail (August 19, 2022) | |
| Lamborghini Miura P400 1968 Sold Gooding & Co. Pebble Beach (August 16, 2024) |
Miura P400 | 1968 | Sold | Gooding & Co. Pebble Beach (August 16, 2024) | |
| Lamborghini Miura P400 by Bertone 1967 Sold RM/Sotheby's The Junkyard - The Rudi Klein Collection (October 26, 2024) |
Miura P400 by Bertone | 1967 | Sold | RM/Sotheby's The Junkyard - The Rudi Klein Collection (October 26, 2024) | |
| Lamborghini Miura P400 1968 Sold Bonhams The Spa Classic Sale (May 25, 2013) |
Miura P400 | 1968 | Sold | Bonhams The Spa Classic Sale (May 25, 2013) | |
| Lamborghini Miura P400 S 1969 Sold RM/Sotheby's London (October 24, 2019) |
Miura P400 S | 1969 | Sold | RM/Sotheby's London (October 24, 2019) | |
| Lamborghini Miura P400 1968 Sold Adam Encheres Henry Ruggieri Autofriedhof (January 24, 2019) |
Miura P400 | 1968 | Sold | Adam Encheres Henry Ruggieri Autofriedhof (January 24, 2019) | |
| Lamborghini Miura P400 1968 Conditional Sale Oldtimer Galerie Toffen Herbstversteigerung (October 17, 2020) |
Miura P400 | 1968 | Conditional Sale | Oldtimer Galerie Toffen Herbstversteigerung (October 17, 2020) | |
| Lamborghini Miura P400 1968 Sold Artcurial Monaco (July 19, 2021) |
Miura P400 | 1968 | Sold | Artcurial Monaco (July 19, 2021) |
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