Lamborghini Miura SV
The Miura SV was once the fastest production car in the world with a top speed of 186 mph and 0 to 60 mph in 5.75 seconds.
Ferruccio said “the Miura is for the keenest sporting driver who wants the ultimate in looks and performance.”1 It caused a stir that weekend and had to be one of Ferruccio Lamborghini’s best moments.
The focus of the SV was a new rear suspension that made the car much wider. Longer wishbones were fitted that added 1.5 inches of length.
Gian Paolo Dallara and assistant Paolo Stanzani designed the unique steel tub chassis that placed Bizzarrini’s V12 engine directly behind the driver in a transverse position.
Eventually the oil crisis and lack of demand halted Miura production in 1973 after nearly 150 cars were completed.
Larger Campagnolo cast magnesium wheels were added with wider Pirelli Cintaurato tires. Many of these changes were undertaken by chief test driver Bob Wallace in conjunction with Claudio Zampolli and greatly improved handling of the Miura.
Although the Miura chassis design could be mistakenly interpreted as a race chassis, Ferruccio had a strict no-racing attitude. He wrote a policy in the company’s bylaws that prohibited racing and avoided the pitfalls of expensive development by trying to intercept Ford vs Ferrari at Le Mans. Instead, the Miura was destined to be a road car of the highest order.
Initially, this high-revving, 3.5-liter V12 produced a maximum output of 360 bhp at 9800 rpm and was enlarged on the SV to 3929cc for a reported 385 bhp. For the Miura, it was formed from a single aluminum casting that combined the cylinder blocks, crankcase, and transmission.
https://www.lambocars.com/lamborghini-models-hub/lamborghini-miura/
https://www.roadandtrack.com/photos/g43755914/lamborghini-miura-sv-photos/