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Our bronze sculpture, Miura Emerging, captures the spirit of the Lamborghini Miura P400, an icon that redefined automotive excellence upon its launch in 1966 at the Geneva Motor Show. Known as the world’s first true supercar, the Miura’s revolutionary mid-engine layout and sleek design set new standards for performance and style.
The Miura’s backstory adds to its mystique: secretly developed by three young engineers—Gian Paolo Dallara, Paolo Stanzani, and Bob Wallace—who worked behind Ferruccio Lamborghini’s back. Lamborghini, cautious about competing directly with Ferrari, would see this covert project become his brand’s defining model. The Miura P400 packed a 4.0-litre V12, culminating at 385 horsepower in the P400SV version, reaching speeds over 170 mph, an incredible feat at the time. Its mid-engine placement brought unprecedented handling, establishing it as a trailblazer in supercar engineering.
Designed by Marcello Gandini at Bertone, he revolutionised the design standards of the time with the Miura’s striking pure and graceful lines, and the signature “eyelash” headlights which became instantly iconic. The P400SV model introduced wider rear tyres and upgraded suspension, giving it a fierce, powerful stance—a look our sculpture elegantly preserves. Beyond its beauty and engineering, the Miura started Lamborghini’s tradition of naming cars after Spanish fighting bulls, symbolizing strength and agility, an inspiration reflected in Lamborghini’s raging bull logo.
With only 764 units ever made, including 150 P400SVs, the Miura is rare and coveted. Recently, a P400SV reached $4.9 million at auction, with notable owners like the Sultan of Malaysia (who had 3!), the Sheikh of Qatar, Jamiroquai, Jay Leno, Lando Norris, and Nicolas Cage, underscoring its timeless appeal. Miura Emerging offers enthusiasts a piece of this legendary story, encapsulating the allure of a supercar that changed automotive history.
