Lamborghini Miura P400 SV – Specs & Performance

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Lamborghini Miura P400 Sv Specs & Performance

General

Type Miura P400 SV
Years built March 1971 – December 1972
Production 150 units
Chassisnr. 4834 – 5113 (some converted to Jota or SVJ specifications)
Presentation March 1971 Geneva 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

Dimensions

Wheelbase 2504 mm / 98.41 in
Overall length 4390 mm / 172.53 in
Overall width 1780 mm / 69.95 in
Overall height 1780 mm / 69.95 in
Front track 1412 mm / 55.49 in
Rear track 1541 mm / 60.56 in
Ground clear. 127 mm / 4.99 in
Front overhang 945 mm / 37.14 in
Rear overhang 945 mm / 37.14 in
Distribution 44/46 % front / rear
Weight 1245 kg / 2745 lbs

Chassis

Structure Sheet-steel unitized body, lightened 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 ventilated disc brakes, operated by two vaccuum servo units with independent circuits to front and rear
Front 267 mm / 10.49 in
Rear 267 mm / 10.49 in
Steering type Unassisted rack and pinion
Front tire size FR60 VR-15
Rear tire size FR60 VR-15
Type of tire Pirelli Cinturato Belted
Front wheel 7×15 inch
Rear wheel 9×15 inch
Type of wheel Campagnolo cast magnesium with knock-off’s

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 10.7
Max. power 385 Bhp at 7850 rpm
Max. torque 400 Nm at 5750 rpm
Cooling system Cross-flow radiators and twin electric fans
Ignition Two coils and two Marelli distributors
Plugs Bosch 235 P21
Alternator 770 W
Fuel system Single electric Bendix fuel pump, 4 tripple-choke Weber 40 IDL 3C carburetors
Fuel type 100 Octane
Lubrication Wet sump, common engine-transmission lubricant, dry sump on SVJ
Electr. system 12 V

Drivetrain

Type Lamborghini five-speed + reverse manual all-synchromesh
Clutch Dry-single plate, hydraulically operated
Disc diameter 266.7 mm / 10.48 in
Reverse gear ratio 2.765:1 – Max speed 0 Km/h or 0 Mph
Final drive ratio 4.090:1

Performance

Top speed 300 Km/h / 186 Mph
0 – 100 Km/h 6.50 sec.
Standing Km 24.00 sec.

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 21,000
European MSRP 8,600,000 Lira (1972)
Current value $ 1,250,000 – $ 2,475,000
The SV model is highly sought after, hence the high prices, expect even higher figures for the SVJ models