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General

TypeMiura P400 SV
Years builtMarch 1971 - December 1972
Production150 units
Chassisnr.4834 - 5113 (some converted to Jota or SVJ specifications)
PresentationMarch 1971 Geneva Auto Show
Type of carTwo door, two seater berlinetta
Designed byBertone, Marcello Gandini
Built byBertone, finishing and engine mounted at Automobili Lamborghini
 

Dimensions

Wheelbase2504 mm / 98.41 in
Overall length4390 mm / 172.53 in
Overall width1780 mm / 69.95 in
Overall height1050 mm / 41.27 in
Front track1412 mm / 55.49 in
Rear track1541 mm / 60.56 in
Ground clear.127 mm / 4.99 in
Front overhang945 mm / 37.14 in
Rear overhang945 mm / 37.14 in
Weight1245 kg / 2745 lbs
Distribution44/46% front / rear
 

Chassis

StructureSheet-steel unitized body, lightened welded box sections by Bertone
BodyMonocoque steel construction with aluminium front and rear sections
SuspensionAll-independent, consisting of double transverse wishbones with coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers and anti-roll bars
BrakesAll-wheel Girling ventilated disc brakes, operated by two vaccuum servo units with independent circuits to front and rear
Front267 mm / 10.49 in
Rear267 mm / 10.49 in
Steering typeUnassisted rack and pinion
Front tyre sizeFR60 VR-15
Rear tyre sizeFR60 VR-15
TypePirelli Cinturato Belted
Front rim size7x15 inch
Rear rim size9x15 inch
TypeCampagnolo cast magnesium with knock-off's
 

Engine

TypeV-12 60 degree, light-alloy block with gearbox and differential built in the same block and pressed-in liners mid mounted, rear wheel drive
DistributionDual overhead camshafts, chain drive, two valves/cyl.
Main Bearings7
Cyl.Capacity3939 cc / 240 ci
Bore & stroke82 x 62 mm
Compr. Ratio10.7:1
Max.power385 Bhp at 7850 rpm
Max.torque400 Nm at 5750 rpm
Cooling systemCross-flow radiators and twin electric fans
IgnitionTwo coils and two Marelli distributors
PlugsBosch 235 P21
Electr.system12 V
Alternator770 W
Fuel systemSingle electric Bendix fuel pump, 4 tripple-choke Weber 40 IDL 3C carburetors
Fuel type100 Octane
Fuel cons.n.a.
LubricationWet sump, common engine-transmission lubricant, dry sump on SVJ
 

Drivetrain

TypeLamborghini five-speed + reverse manual all-synchromesh
ClutchDry-single plate, hydraulically operated
Disc diameter266.7 mm / 10.48 in
1st gear ratio2.520:1  
2nd gear ratio1.735:1  
3rd gear ratio1.225:1  
4th gear ratio1.100:1  
5th gear ratio0.815:1  
Rev. gear ratio2.765:1  
Final drive ratio4.090:1
 

Performance

Top speed300 Km/h / 186 Mph
0 - 100 Km/h6.50 sec.
Standing Km24.00 sec.
 

Capacities

Fuel90 Liter / 24 Gallon
Engine oil14 Liter / 4 Gallon
Cooling system14 Liter / 4 Gallon
Luggage140 Liter / 37 Gallon
 

Pricing

European MSRP8,600,000 Lira (1972)
US MSRPUSD 21,000
Current value$ 519,600 - $ 734,600
 The SV model is highly sought after, hence the high prices, expect even higher figures for the SVJ models
 

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A really nice yellow Lamborghini Miura P400 in SV trim, note the deep wheels at the rear Rear view of a Lamborghini Miura SV in yellow, note the black sills and silver wheels. A look at the nice leather dashboard inside this yellow Lamborghini Miura SV This is where the magic happens, the tranverse mounted V12 engine in the Miura SV A very nice blue metallic Lamborghini Miura SV, note the white leather interior Stunning white leather inside this blue metallic Lamborghini Miura SV edition The wider rear track and larger wheels required the wheel arch to be extended on the Miura SV evolution. White was already a nice shade on the Lamborghini Miura SV back in the Sixties On this white Lamborghini Miura SV the headlight surrounds where color coded ... A nice look along the side of the Lamborghini Miura SV, note the wider rear section

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