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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 aluminum 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
Fuel cons. :19.0 Lit/100 Km
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 Max. speed : n.a.
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
1/4 Mile :14.6 sec at 101.0 Mph
  
Capacities : 
  
Fuel :90 Lt
Engine oil :14 Lt.
Cooling system :14 Lt.
Luggage :140 Lt.
  
Price :$ 19,900 (MSRP in 1968)
Current value :$ 67,500 - $ 143,750


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