Lamborghini Miura P400 – Specs & Performance

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Lamborghini Miura P400 Specs & Performance

General

Type Miura P400
Years built March 1966 – 1969
Production 275 units
Chassis nr. 0502 – 4070, first production car had nr. 0979
Presentation March 1966 Geneva Auto Show. Bare chassis shown on the November
Type of car Two door, two seater berlinetta
Designed by Bertone, Marcello Gandini
Built by Bertone, finishing and engine mounted at Automobili Lamborghini

Dimensions

Wheelbase 2504 mm / 98.41 in
Overall length 4370 mm / 171.74 in
Overall width 1760 mm / 69.17 in
Overall height 1050 mm / 41.27 in
Front track 1412 mm / 55.49 in
Rear track 1412 mm / 55.49 in
Ground clear. 130 mm / 5.11 in
Front overhang 933 mm / 36.67 in
Rear overhang 933 mm / 36.67 in
Distribution 44/56 % front / rear
Weight 1292 kg / 2849 lbs

Chassis

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 / 11.99 in
Rear 280 mm / 11 in
Steering type Unassisted rack and pinion, 3.4 turns lock to lock
Turning circle 11. m / 36 ft
Front tire size HS 205-15
Rear tire size HS 205-15
Type of tire Pirelli Cinturato Belted
Front wheel 7×15 inch
Rear wheel 7×15 inch
Type of wheel Campagnolo cast magnesium

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 / 240 ci
Bore & stroke 82 x 62 mm
Compr. Ratio 9.8
Max. power 350 Bhp at 7000 rpm
Max. torque 369 Nm at 5100 rpm
Cooling system Cross-flow radiators and twin electric fans
Ignition Two coils and two Marelli distributors
Plugs Bosch 250P
Alternator 420 Watt
Fuel system Dual electric Bendix fuel pumps, 4 tripple-choke Weber 40 IDA 30 carburetors
Fuel type 100 Octane
Lubrication Wet sump, common engine-transmission lubricant
Fuel consumption 19 Lit/100 Km
Electr. system 12 V

Drivetrain

Type Lamborghini all synchromesh five-speed + reverse manual
Clutch dry-single plate, hydraulically operated
Disc diameter 266.7 mm / 10.48 in
1st gear ratio 2.520:1 – Max speed 93 Km/h or 58 Mph
2nd gear ratio 1.735:1 – Max speed 135 Km/h or 84 Mph
3rd gear ratio 1.225:1 – Max speed 188 Km/h or 117 Mph
4th gear ratio 1.000:1 – Max speed 225 Km/h or 140 Mph
5th gear ratio 0.815:1 – Max speed 280 Km/h or 174 Mph
Reverse gear ratio 2.765:1 – Max speed 0 Km/h or 0 Mph
Final drive ratio 4.08:1

Performance

Top speed 280 Km/h / 174 Mph
0 – 100 Km/h 6.70 sec.
Standing Km 24.80 sec.
1/4 Mile 14.60 sec. reaching 101 Mph

Capacities

Fuel 90 Liter / 24 Gallon
Engine oil 14 Liter / 4 Gallon
Cooling system 14 Liter / 4 Gallon
Luggage 140 Liter / 37 Gallon

Pricing

US MSRP USD 19,900
Current value $ 548,600 – $ 684,905