Miura Lamborghini Miura Concept debut.

[Yperion]

In much the same mold as Ford's reinterpretation of the legendary GT-40, Italy's raging bull, Lamborghini has mined one of its most endearing supercar designs, to create a modern counterpart. Different in every way, yet instantly recognisable as a Miura, the concept met with a warm reaction from a typically jaded press. The unveiling was a dream realized for Lamborghini design bigwig Walter DeSilva, and apparently for a few press people as well.

While de' Silva was quick to point out that there are no immediate plans for production, word on the street is that Automobili Lamborghini may park this one in showrooms by late next year. His first design for Lamborghini since coming on board (he's also the head of the Audi Design Group). While waiting for the press conference to begin, Ihad the occasion to speak with a number of Audi execs, and based upon what I heard, this isn't a runner, as it lacks a working drivetrain. Still, others had pegged the Miura Concept as lacking an interior, and the wiley souls at Sant' Agata Bolognese never so much as cracked its shapely, heavily-tinted doors. If you'll pardon the shoddy photo quality, a Nikon lens and a strong flash give lie to the rumor that the car lacks any sort of interior whatsoever (below). In point of fact, it appears to have a nicely-integrated instrument panel dominated by two metal-bezeled gauges, presumably a tachometer and speedometer. The center console has six smaller gauges that echo the theme, and a prominent metal-bracketed transmission tunnel houses a traditional Lamborghini gated shifter.

Source: http://autoblog.com/2006/01/08/lamborghini-miura-concept-worldwide-debut/

 

[dOmInIX]

Looks awesome + that girl overthere!!

 

[PanterroR]

Best looking Lambo ever!!!



That's the design that Tycoon likes, that one! Gallardo and Murcie look like pos compared to this one! SICKENING!!! Black one for me please.

Hmmmm, i really never thought that i'll drool over Lambo... But this one made me so.

 

[Merc1]

If its going to look like this, then I say don't build it. It doesn't come close to the beauty of the original.

M

 

[PanterroR]

If its going to look like this, then I say don't build it. It doesn't come close to the beauty of the original.

M

I disagree!



Originality inspires replica and that's definitely the case here. And to be honest after 23 years bringing the car back in the new shape, but keeping the original spirit i say it's bull's eye!

 

[martinbo]

If its going to look like this, then I say don't build it. It doesn't come close to the beauty of the original.

M

I absolutely agree, Merc1. Maybe my post from the F599 thread is appropriate to convey my feelings on this car despite such practice (quoting oneself) being in bad taste:

Moreover, I don't think the Miura will make production (I hope) as something's niggling me about Lambo trying to resurrect the Miura with such a retro bodyshell - too Ford GT / GT40 type mentality for me. Supercar design needs to move on and despite the original cars undoubted beauty, the Miura needs to be a more modern interpretation of the concept rather than the actual original design.

 

[PanterroR]

You are right in that qute, Martin, but here are some people (me) that loves that design from early '70s and have nothing aginst them applying the old design philosophy on a 21st century car! It's identical and possibly more streamlined, maybe because of morners frames. Hell, look at the Porsches, you find them absolutely beautiful and there are some design elements on them that are more than 50 years old and you don't have anything aginst it, right?

 

[martinbo]

You are right in that qute, Martin, but here are some people (me) that loves that design from early '70s and have nothing aginst them applying the old design philosophy on a 21st century car! It's identical and possibly more streamlined, maybe because of morners frames. Hell, look at the Porsches, you find them absolutely beautiful and there are some design elements on them that are more than 50 years old and you don't have anything aginst it, right?

Yes, but like I said a long time ago back on GCF:
"The 911 is a philosophy; cars like the Miura and Ford GT are facsimiles."

The 911 is a pure bloodline - a lineage whose basic shape has evolved with ever increasing precision and sophistication over time. Thus far, the 911 has been enduring, eternal and ever-present; not some retro throwback of sentimental appreciation on the part of middle-aged auto executives.

 

[LaArtist]

i was against this car at the start.. but im warming up to it.. its rather nice

But then again at 700K dollar no thnx.. and i hope that they will have it as a GT car.. and not think of it as a competitor to the enzo and zonda..

 

[PanterroR]

Yes, but like I said a long time ago back on GCF:
"The 911 is a philosophy; cars like the Miura and Ford GT are facsimiles."

The 911 is a pure bloodline - a lineage whose basic shape has evolved with ever increasing precision and sophistication over time. Thus far, the 911 has been enduring, eternal and ever-present; not some retro throwback of sentimental appreciation on the part of middle-aged auto executives.

Ok, in any case i'm in love with this design and i hope it'll look 99% like that. Better like that than some ugly, very ugly PS we've seen.

 

[martinbo]

Don't pay too much heed to my opinion Tyc, you after all do know that I'm just very, very anti-retro...

 

[PanterroR]

Don't pay too much heed to my opinion Tyc, you after all do know that I'm just very, very anti-retro...

No probs, bro! To each his own.

 

[Merc1]

I disagree!



Originality inspires replica and that's definitely the case here. And to be honest after 23 years bringing the car back in the new shape, but keeping the original spirit i say it's bull's eye!

But thats just it I don't want a replica in this case because it doesn't look the part. The Ford GT is closer to the original as is the new Dodge Challenger concept, but this thing doesn't even come close to the Miura I remember seeing. I saw a Blue Miura once - one of the most stunning cars I've ever seen of any kind. This "replica" ain't even close.

M

 

[Zonda]

I am going to be SOOO angry if this car doesn't turn out to be perfect!

 

[PanterroR]

But thats just it I don't want a replica in this case because it doesn't look the part. The Ford GT is closer to the original as is the new Dodge Challenger concept, but this thing doesn't even come close to the Miura I remember seeing.

Well, take a better look on the above pic... I really don't understand how can you say that "this thing" doesn't come close to original Miura... As i've said, it's identical and possibly more streamlined. This is close if not even closer to original than the Ford GT.

 

[Merc1]

Well, take a better look on the above pic... I really don't understand how can you say that "this thing" doesn't come close to original Miura... As i've said, it's identical and possibly more streamlined. This is close if not even closer to original than the Ford GT.

Well then we just disagree. They may have replicated the "details" but the overall presentation isn't even close nor are the sensous body curves of the original. Its kinda like the current 2004+ Jaguar XJ compared to the previous one. Sure the details are the same, but the sensuality is missing. I can't stand it!

M

 

[PanterroR]

Sure the details are the same, but the sensuality is missing.

Well i guess we can say the same for Ford...

Anyhow,

 

[Merc1]

Well i guess we can say the same for Ford...

Anyhow,

That could be true to, but Ford got a lot closer to the original than Lamborghini did IMO of course.

M

 

[Zonda]

First of all we can't expect it to go into production. And even if it does, we can't expect it to look exactly like this. The testing and developement period of the car will probobly result in some minor changes and modifications. Always happens.

 

[PanterroR]

Hehe... IYO - IMO, IYO - IMO... We're cool...