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Lamborghini Miura


Engine


Type : V-12 60 degree, light-alloy block with gearbox and differential built in the same block and pressed-in liners mid mounted, rear wheel drive

Distribution : Dual overhead camshafts, chain drive, two valves/cyl.

Main bearings : 7

Cyl. Capacity : 3939 cc

Bore & stroke : 82 mm x 62 mm

Compr. ratio : 9.8:1

Max. power : 350 bhp at 7000 rpm

Max. torque : 369 Nm (271 lbs.ft.) at 5100 rpm

Cooling system: Cross-flow radiators and twin electric fans

Ignition : Two coils and two Marelli distributors

Plugs : Bosch 250P

Electr. system : 12 V

Alternator : 420 Watt

Fuel system : Dual electric Bendix fuel pumps, 4 tripple-choke Weber 40 IDA 30 carburetors

Fuel type : 100 Octane Premium

Fuel cons. : 19.0 Lt./100Km

Lubrication : Wet sump, common engine-transmission lubricant


Performance


Top speed : 280 Km/h (174 Mph)

0 - 100 Km/h : 6.7 sec

0 - 100 Mph : 14.3 sec

Standing Km. : 24.8 sec

Standing 1/4 mi : 14.6 sec reaching a speed of 101 Mph

Drivetrain


Type : Lamborghini all synchromesh five-speed + reverse manual

Clutch : dry-single plate, hydraulically operated

Disc diameter : 266.7 mm (10.5 in)

1st gear ratio : 2.520:1 Max. speed : 58 Mph

2nd gear ratio : 1.735:1 Max. speed : 84 Mph

3rd gear ratio : 1.225:1 Max. speed : 117 Mph

4th gear ratio : 1.000:1 Max. speed : 140 Mph

5th gear ratio : 0.815:1 Max. speed : 174 Mph

Rev. gear ratio : 2.765:1

Final drive ratio : 4.08:1


Chassis


Structure : Sheet-steel unitized body, welded box sections by Bertone

Body : Monocoque steel construction with aluminium front and rear sections

Suspension : All-independent, consisting of double transverse wishbones with coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers and anti-roll bars

Brakes : All-wheel Girling disc brakes, hydraulically operated via a dual circuit system

Front : 305 mm

Rear : 280 mm

Steering type : Unassisted rack and pinion, 3.4 turns lock to lock

Turning circle : 11.2 m

Front tyre size : HS 205-15

Rear tyre size : HS 205-15

Type : Pirelli Cinturato Belted

Front rim size : 7 inch x 15 inch

Rear rim size : 7 inch x 15 inch

Type : Campagnolo cast magnesium


Dimensions


Wheelbase : 2504 mm (98.6 in)

Overall length : 4370 mm (172 in)

Overall width : 1760 mm (69.3 in)

Overall height : 1050 mm (41.3 in)

Front track : 1412 mm (55.6 in)

Rear track : 1412 mm (55.6 in)

Ground clear. : 130 mm (5.1 in)

Front overhang : 933 mm (36.7 in)

Rear overhang : 933 mm (36.7 in)

Weight : 1292 kg (2848 Lbs)

Distribution : 44 / 56 %front / rear


Capacity


Fuel : 90 Lt.

Engine oil : 14 Lt.

Cooling system : 14 Lt.

Luggage : 140 Lt


Price


Price : $ 19,900 (MSRP in 1968)

Current value : $ 68,000 - $ 80,000 (based on sales in 1999)


Lamborghini Miura designed by : Bertone, Marcello Gandini

Years of production : 1966 - 1969



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