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| General Information - Dimensions - Chassis - Engine - Drivetrain - Performance |
The Lamborghini Miura P400, full specification list.
| Type : | Lamborghini P400 Miura |
| Years built : | March 1966 - 1969 |
| Production : | 475 |
| Chassisnr. : | 0502 - 4070, first production car had nr. 0979 |
| Presentation : | March 1966 Geneva Auto Show, Bare chassis shown on the November 1965 Turin Auto Show |
| Type of car : | Two door, two seater berlinetta |
| Designed by : | Bertone, Marcello Gandini |
| Built by : | Bertone, finishing and engine mounted at Automobili Lamborghini SpA |
| 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 |
| 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 : | 7x15 inch |
| Rear rim size : | 7x15 inch |
| Type : | Campagnolo cast magnesium |
| 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 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 |
| 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 | ||
| 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 |
| Capacities : | |
| Fuel : | 90 Lt. |
| Engine oil : | 14 Lt. |
| Cooling system : | 14 Lt. |
| Luggage : | 140 Lt |
| Price : | $ 19,900 (MSRP in 1968) |
| Current value : | $ 45,600 - $ 79,000 (based on sales in 2003) |
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