MrFatbooty

The House of the Raging Bull has brought back a legendary historical name with the introduction of its Lamborghini Miura Concept car.

The Lamborghini Miura Concept will be the first Lamborghini vehicle to be conjured from the pen of Walter de’ Silva, Head of Lamborghini Design. De Silva’s other responsibilities include serving as Head of Design of Audi Group. The talented designer’s idea for the new concept was simple: a retro-inspired look heralding back to one of the auto world’s most famous icons, the legendary Lamborghini Miura.

Automobili Lamborghini eagerly begins the New Year with the much anticipated unveiling of the Lamborghini Miura Concept, a modern interpretation of the Lamborghini Miura. Currently celebrating its fortieth anniversary, the Miura was originally designed by Marcello Gandini and first publicly presented at the 1966 Geneva Motor Show by Ferruccio Lamborghini and Nuccio Bertone.

To this day the Miura is widely recognised as one of the most beautiful cars ever created.

The new concept model which, as of now, is strictly a concept with no firm date set for its production launch, is the inspired creation of de’ Silva, the world-famous Italian designer. He has redesigned every aspect of the car while remaining absolutely faithful to the original form.

The new car retains the extraordinary purity of line, characteristic of the original Miura: the designer’s intervention has been defined by refining the contours and eliminating any superfluous detail, in order to enhance the clean, simple lines and perfectly balanced proportions of the original that so impassioned enthusiasts.

The restyling of the lower part of the body takes the car’s structural strength and aerodynamic performance to new heights, without disturbing the delicate aesthetic equilibrium.

Even the touches of contemporary styling applied to the interior, the lights and the wheels have been carefully measured to achieve a homogenous design that is both timeless and immediately recognisable.

A so a true design icon is born.

"Over the last two years," explains Walter de’ Silva, "I have often dreamed of redesigning the Miura. Now, thanks to my new position at the head of Lamborghini design, and the enthusiastic support of the Lamborghini CEO, Stephan Winkelmann, I have been able to turn that dream into a reality."

The Lamborghini Miura Concept will be on show at the Lamborghini stand at the 2006 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

For further information on Lamborghini in the UK, visit www.lamborghini.co.uk, the website of official dealerships Lamborghini London and Lamborghini Manchester.

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TheOtherDave™

I didn't know that de'Silva had left SEAT for Lamborghini. h:

His work on the Formula and Salsa concepts was truly gifted

He's done a pretty decent job here as well. The rear 3/4 is devastatingly gorgeous, but there are some things that I'd change. h:

If I were to nit-pick, I think the mirror-integrated turn signal repeaters are a mis-step.
IMHO, that particular design element is played out and cheapens the design.

Also, I know it's a concept car, but the over-sized rims are a bit too much for such a small car. :hsdunno: I'm surprised that Lamborghini would "re-do" the Miura. It's a risky prospect to modify the design of such an iconic car... but for the most part, they pulled it off successfully.

redgoober4life

Does it have its gas tank mounted in the front?

AcuraFanatic

The silhouette screams GT40.

TheOtherDave™

I would think so.. the back half is quite full of transaxle and drivetrain.

It's purely coincidental.

The Mk1 GT40 was being drafted at the same time Sr. Bertone sat down with Sr. Lamborghini. The principle difference was scale, with the GT40's form being dictated by the FIA / ACO rulebook and with the OHV V8 already signed off as the powerplant.

redgoober4life

No, the first one had it mounted in the front, so when you started to get low on gas the front of the car would be considerably lighter. This doesn't really work too well.

TheOtherDave™

Re-read my response; I was 99% positive that the original Miura did have the gas tank in the front. h:

And yes, I agree. It was not an ideal solution by any means.