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Lamborghini Miura Concept Auto Show Photo

At the Los Angeles show, Lamborghini debuted a dazzling, new-aged Miura concept in the mold of original, which celebrates its 40th birthday this year. In this second glimpse at Detroit, it seems the notion is similar to that of the Ford GT: maintain the classic's design ethos while modernizing the details and increasing the overall package size. The first Miura was bodied by Bertone, but this one is the work of Lamborghini's own Centro Stile studio's Walter de' Silva, newly appointed design director (who also retains design responsibility for Audi). Billed as strictly a concept by President and CEO Stephan Winkleman, the Lamborgini Miura concept is imminently buildable. The Miura will likely employ the Gallardo's 512 horsepower, 5.0-liter V-10 mounted longitudinally, unlike the first Miura's V-12, which sat transversely. In order to keep costs down, and to differentiate the Miura from the Gallardo, the all-wheel drive system will be jettisoned, and probably the e-Gear autoclutch manual gearbox as well. Insiders hint that there may be less technology aboard, positioning the Miura as a more focused, raw-edged sportscar. Lamborghini will likely shop the car around as Porsche did with the Carrera GT. If it can garner enough firm commitments - in the neighborhood of 1000 - then this nouveau Miura could get the green light.

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