Italy · First shown 1966
Lamborghini Miura
Twelve cylinders tucked behind the seats changed the supercar recipe.
Exterior · Photo shows 1971 Lamborghini Miura SV.
1971 Lamborghini Miura P400 SV.jpg · Chelsea Jay · CC BY-SA 4.0
1971 Lamborghini Miura P400 SV.jpg · Chelsea Jay · CC BY-SA 4.0
A place in vehicle history
More than a set of wheels.
The Miura made a dramatic debut in 1966. Its low Bertone body surrounded a V12 placed behind the passengers. The original P400 was followed by more powerful S and SV models. The Miura helped establish the mid-engine layout as a supercar favorite.
Look a little closer.
The original Miura’s distinctive headlight surrounds are often nicknamed “eyelashes.”
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Where these facts come from
Selected facts checked for this edition. Some source pages link to broader model families. Last reviewed September 28, 2026.