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Star Car Shootout: Championship Today

This is it. The final round of the Gone In 60 Seconds Star Car Shootout tournament. Where's Eleanor? She didn't make the cut. The remaining contenders? In one corner, we have the gorgeous and yet completely motionless Lamborghini Miura. In the other corner, a powerful combination of Italian style and American muscle, the Intermeccanica Italia. Now it's your job to figure out which car is the coolest star of H.B. Halicki's Gone In 60 Seconds. Place your bets, and hit the polls.

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1:00 PM on Wed Apr 2 2008
By Mark Arnold
3,571 views, 48 comments

Latest by hazaelox: MIURAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA yeah!... yes, um... the Miura. more »

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The Baddest Bull: Lamborghini Miura Vs Countach Vs Murcielago LP640

I've been dreading this week for months. I knew that sooner or later I would have run a Lambo for entrance into the Fantasy Garage and how on earth do you pick which one? True, we already ran the LM002 flag up the Fantasy pole, but the Lamborghini's SUV is the Oscar Acosta of the Fantasy Garage, a high-powered mutant of some kind never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to not be in Jalopnik's Garage. Plus of course, Hunter S Thompson drove one, so piss off. But that still leaves me with the dilemma of which mid-engined Bull to nominate. My heart says the Miura, as few if any cars have ever been as lovely. Yet my brain is demanding the LP640, as it is by far the most capable of the three. However my balls are screaming "Countach!" How do you argue against the Countach, as the thing defies logic? So, I will cop out and let you the reader decide. Good luck. More »

11:00 AM on Wed Sep 12 2007
By Jonny Lieberman
10,287 views, 91 comments

Latest by n/a: What can I say, the Miura is easy on the eyes, a one of a kind beauty that performs extremely well. "The Car" that started it all. She is just so sweet!! She would be my second choice if I more »

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Retroconcept Vinci Sport, A Portuguese Dino

Portugal probably isn't the first country that comes to mind when you think of exotic sports cars. Engineering concern CEIIA and designer Ernestos Frietas are trying to change that. Reminiscent of a Dino 206 GT, the Retroconcept Vinci Sport shares the Dino's diminutive proportions, mid-engine layout and overall profile. Additional references like the hood nostrils, headlights, and air intakes are clearly Dino-inspired but brought up to date with modern materials and forms. The Vinci Sport makes extensive use of carbon fiber in both the chassis and body. [Via Car Body Design]
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10:15 AM on Fri Aug 3 2007
By Wes Siler
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Latest by FrankRizzo: I'd totally rock one of those. (Provided of course it has the go to mate up with the show, and a good suspension setup.) more »

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Lambo Boss: No Retro Cars, Ever

Lamborghini's Germanic capo di tutti cappi has spoken: There will be no retro-themed cars from Sant'Agata, period. That means no Miura based on the historical concept shown in Detroit this past year (pictured) no Espada, speculated seven ways from Tuesday morning on these and other pages, and no LM002 redux. Boss Stephan Winkelmann said recently, "Retro design is not what we are here for. So we won't do the Miura, even as a limited edition." Winkie left open the possibility of a 2+2 or an SUV in the future but none that would revive any past badging. According to the UK's Car magazine, cars in the works include a LP640 roadster, coming later this year, and stripped-down versions of the Murcielago and Gallardo, with a possible rear-drive version of the latter. Here's to hoping the ghost of Lamborghinis future lets us in on something soon. [Gallery] – Mike Spinelli More »

2:30 PM on Fri Oct 6 2006
By Mike Spinelli
568 views, 17 comments

Latest by speedfreak: I think this is a shame. The Miura concept is a beautiful car. Look at the success that the auto and motorcycle industry are having with retro designs. People long for these cars, but the actual annoyances of owning a more »

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Miura Interior Shot! Not Fake!

So in Detroit, while the Lambos were declaring every which way, upside down and east bound and down that the Miura concept was non-operational and had no interior (hence the ridiculously dark tint on the windows), a highly reliable source caught a shot while a crew guy moved an HID lamp into position. Combined with his own flash, this pic shows that the Miura concept does indeed have an interior, and in our source's opinion, "I'm betting you could've driven this bitch off the stand if you had the chance." Our loins are all a-quiver now. [UPDATE: Reader Ben took some shots of the Miura at the Detroit show, including one peekaboo through the louvers at the shiny bits beneath. Apparently the motor's longitudinally mounted; an enhanced shot of a cam cover follows after the jump, the rest can be seen at Ben's flickr page] [UPDATE: The honchos at Andy Wendler. Thanks, kids.]
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5:21 PM on Fri Jan 27 2006
By Davey G. Johnson
222 views, 2 comments

Latest by InfinityReversed: As an aside to my earlier criticism of this car in the earlier post, there are rumours circulation of a 1000bhp twin-turbo version of the Muira, should the big bull decide to go ahead with it. Any clarification of more »

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Crappin' Crap! New Miura May Happen!

We reported earlier today that Lamborghini's considering building an S7-based SUV, to which we say "Booooo!" in our most disdainful voice, but lo and behold, Edmunds' Inside Line is reporting that given the reaction to the Miura concept, they may actually build a limited number of the revived proto-exotic. An official announcement on the yays or the nays of such a thing is expected at Geneva, which means you've only gotta hold onto your drawers for another month, kids. More »

2:56 PM on Fri Jan 27 2006
By Davey G. Johnson
119 views, 8 comments

Latest by InfinityReversed: I didn't say anything about mass market manufacturers. I think the whole retro thing is seriously suspect (PT Cruiser?!). I like to see new and distinct cutting edge design - which I believe Lamborghini had in place with the Murcielago more »

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Miura Morning: Getting Lambo's Concept Alone

The Lamborghini Miura concept may be a retro play, but it's no husk of faded glory. Actually, it could be the most tasteful design the Sant'Agata boys have penned since the last Miura of the 1960s. The concept is all Miura, down to the louvered rear windows, Speed Racer Mach V comportment and anime-eye headlamps. We caught this one early, before the throngs started gathering. Now we're going to take a cold shower. More »

8:50 AM on Mon Jan 9 2006
By Mike Spinelli
628 views, 4 comments

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Lamborghini Miura Concept Lives!

The retro bug has officially hit overseas (travelers, take your vitamins). Thanks to our Euro connection at Eurocar Blog we've got the inside dope on the pending unveiling of the long-rumored Lamborghini Miura concept (yes folks, this is the real one). Set to appear at the Detroit show in a few days, the concept is the work of Walter de Silva — Audi's berdesigner who recently took over at Lambo for departing Luc Donckerwolke (who left for a seat at Seat) — in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the original Miura's premiere at the 1966 Geneva motor show. Click for more pics. More »

7:08 AM on Thu Jan 5 2006
By Mike Spinelli
1,093 views, 8 comments

Latest by Torokun: Because the modern car design really lacks strong identity. more »

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Lamborghini (Still) Considering New Models

The boys from Sant'Agata are raiding their Ingolstadt brethren's parts department to build two new sports cars, one of which will be in the Ferrari Enzo's realm. According to Edmunds Inside Line, Lambo will resurrect the Miura name for a midengined supercar derived from the Audi Le Mans that will be wider and shorter and pack 700hp. The Miura could appear as early as next year. More »

8:43 AM on Wed Oct 5 2005
By Mike Spinelli
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