Rod Stewart owned one. Frank Sinatra was often seen driving one. Miles Davis drove one to pieces. We’re talking about the Lamborghini Miura, which did nothing less than revolutionise sports car manufacturing.
In 1966, the Lamborghini Miura entered a realm that did not yet exist at the time and for which the term ‘supercar’ would later be coined. In its most powerful version, it produced 385 PS and reached a top speed of over 290 km/h – figures that set new standards at the time. Then there was the design: the transversely mounted V12 mid-engine opened up entirely new possibilities for Marcello Gandini. Without a long bonnet, he was able to create muscular proportions with the long, low front flap. Added to this were low ground clearance and a vehicle height of just 110 centimetres. The ideal combination for a style icon.