Peter Lyon
March 10, 2026
When Lamborghini debuted the Miura at the Geneva Motor Show on 10th March 1966, the company did far more than introduce a new car. It redefined what a high-performance road vehicle could be. The Miura featured V12 engine that was transversely mounted behind the driver, a layout that was inspired by motorsport design. It was a radical architecture that broke with GT tradition. The Miura boasted performance figures that, for the time, seemed surreal. The shape of the car, created by the legendary design firm Bertone, was immediately iconic and remains so today.
The Miura was not simply another Lamborghini, it was a statement of intent for the young company. Launched just three years after the founding of Automobili Lamborghini, the Miura was the third model to be unveiled, and it established core values of the brand that lasted for decades to come. Courage over convention; innovation without compromise; design and engineering pushed to their limits.
In the Miura, Lamborghini had created an entirely new vehicle segment and gave birth to the modern mid-engine super sports car. Six decades on from its premiere, the Miura today remains an icon of technical radicalism, visionary engineering and timeless design. Its story is one of youthful ambition and engineering audacity.
The now-legendary engine delivered, in its latest version, an impressive output of up to 380 horsepower that could drive the Miura to a top speed of 290 km/h (174 mph), effectively making it the fastest production car in the world. The story of the Miura is of a cultural impact that extends far beyond the automotive world, from cinema to music, from motorsport to pop culture.
In 2026, Automobili Lamborghini celebrates this extraordinary icon by retracing its origins, its evolution, and the characteristics that made the Miura the first true supercar in history. This is a journey through genesis, design, performance, and legacy and is a tribute to the car that transformed dreams into reality and wrote the first chapter of Lamborghini’s legend. Throughout the year, Automobili Lamborghini will also host a series of celebrations worldwide, including a Lamborghini Polo Storico Tour, organized by the brand’s Heritage department and dedicated exclusively to the Miura, scheduled to take place from 6th to 10th May in Northern Italy.
“The Lamborghini Miura is certainly not only a dream car for me because of its performance, design, and cult status. says Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. “The Miura did more than introduce a new car—it changed the course of automotive history. With its revolutionary architecture, breathtaking design, and uncompromising performance, it defined the very concept of the supercar and set Lamborghini on a path of fearless innovation. The Miura embodies our DNA: bold, visionary, and always ahead of its time. As we celebrate this anniversary, we honor a masterpiece that continues to inspire us—not by looking back, but by reminding us that true innovation is born from the courage to challenge conventions.”
