1970 Lamborghini Miura P400S Coupe

The Lamborghini Miura P400 S could race from zero-to-140 in less than 30 seconds. The excellent power of the Miura was matched by its Bertone styled body that was both exotic and elegant. This red 1970 Lamborghini Miura P400S has chassis number 4027 and is powered by a 3929-cc mid-transverse mounted DOHC V12 engine that can produce 370 horsepower. The engine is matted to a five-speed manual gearbox which sends power to the rear wheels. The brakes are four-wheel ventilated disc brakes that helps keep the 98.6-inch wheelbase vehicle under the driver's control. It was offered for sale at the 2006 Gooding & Company Auction where it was one of the highlights of the auction.

There were 140 Lamborghini Miura P400 S models created with less than 100 still in existence (estimated). This example has been the product of a recent and comprehensive professional restoration that took three years. It has only been shown at the 2005 Concorso Italiano where it was awarded the Pebble's Choice Award.

At the Gooding & Company Auction, the car was left unsold.

By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2007