Vehicle model
Lamborghini Miura
The Miura, produced from 1966 to 1973, is often considered the very first modern supercar. Designed by Marcello Gandini at Bertone, it revolutionized the automobile by placing its V12 in a transverse rear mid-engine position, a configuration that was unprecedented for a road car of the era. Available in P400, P400 S, and P400 SV versions, it won people over with its sensual lines and exceptional performance for its time. Built in around 760 units, it laid the foundations of Lamborghini's identity and remains one of the brand's most prized and valuable models on the classic-car market. In Quebec, it is an exclusively summer collector piece, fitted with period or suitable performance tires.
History
History of the Lamborghini Miura
The Miura, produced from 1966 to 1973, is often considered the very first modern supercar. Designed by Marcello Gandini at Bertone, it revolutionized the automobile by placing its V12 in a transverse rear mid-engine position, a configuration that was unprecedented for a road car of the era. Available in P400, P400 S, and P400 SV versions, it won people over with its sensual lines and exceptional performance for its time. Built in around 760 units, it laid the foundations of Lamborghini's identity and remains one of the brand's most prized and valuable models on the classic-car market. In Quebec, it is an exclusively summer collector piece, fitted with period or suitable performance tires.
Technology
Technologies, engines and platforms
Naturally aspirated 3.9-liter V12 mounted transversely in a rear mid-engine position, up to 385 hp on the SV. Rear-wheel drive, manual gearbox, steel monocoque chassis. Pioneering mid-engine architecture for a road car.
Tires and wheels
Tire and wheel compatibility
Les Lamborghini chaussent des pneus de très grand diamètre et à profil bas, avec montage étagé (pneus arrière plus larges que l'avant) sur les modèles sport. L'Urus utilise couramment des jantes de 21, 22 et 23 pouces. Les voitures sport comme la Huracán emploient des dimensions ultra-performance en 19-20 pouces. L'entraxe (bolt pattern) le plus fréquent est en 5 trous, partagé avec d'autres modèles du groupe Volkswagen. Au Québec, le passage à des pneus d'hiver homologués est essentiel et obligatoire : il faut privilégier des dimensions hiver adaptées, souvent sur jantes de diamètre inférieur, pour préserver l'adhérence par temps froid.
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