Lamborghini

The 2008 Miura Concept is said to be better then the original. It was based on the ‘66 P400 Miura, which is said to be the best looking vehicles that Lamborghini created. The design for this brand new concept was created by Audi/Lamborghini design cheif Walter de Silva. Silva was given inspiration from the original Miura and then decided to add a bit of a modern twist to it.

The chin features aerodynamic winglets, resulting in a somewhat more contrived front-end appearance than the lovely original. But de Silva’s design also has many nice aspects, including exquisitely detailed head and taillights, wraparound front glass, brushed metal louvers over the engine, and four of the largest tailpipes we’ve ever seen.

Although the show car isn’t a runner, it was designed on the Gallardo’s platform with production feasibility in mind. If the response to the concept is amply enthusiastic, look for the Miura as a 2008 or 2009 model with a 6.5-liter version of the Murcielago’s V-12 engine. While the original Miura’s motor was transversely mounted, the new one would have a more conventional longitudinal configuration. Expect more than 650 hp and a price north of $350,000 if and when the Miura appears.