Lambo Miura
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Originally posted by ShowMeYourStang@January 27, 2006, 9:50 PM
Yea the rear is not near as good looking
Yea the rear is not near as good looking
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Originally posted by korinwoodo@January 27, 2006, 8:51 PM
Are you supposed to be able too see out of that? :scratch:
Are you supposed to be able too see out of that? :scratch:
I have driven a Ford GT more times than I can remember and believe me I cant see out of that thing either so I guess it really dosnt matter lol.
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Posted on another thread about this vehicle. Ford GT(40)'s were first. Original Miuras were heavily influenced by them, except for transverse engine/transmission layout. Happened then, happened again. When it comes to retro "re-issues" Ford can't be touched. Lamborghini, Toyota, GM, and DCX/Dodge (except for Prowler and PT Cruiser) can be excused for trying to latch on to the successes of the Mustang and Ford GT.
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(hi5.0 @ February 9, 2006, 8:53 PM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
Posted on another thread about this vehicle. Ford GT(40)'s were first. Original Miuras were heavily influenced by them, except for transverse engine/transmission layout. Happened then, happened again. When it comes to retro "re-issues" Ford can't be touched. Lamborghini, Toyota, GM, and DCX/Dodge (except for Prowler and PT Cruiser) can be excused for trying to latch on to the successes of the Mustang and Ford GT.
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Technically the Miata triggered the modern 'retro' craze in 1989(based heavilly on the Lotus Elan). Don't forget the Bug, the Tbird, and the Mini too.
The Miura was the first 'modern layout' supercar to be made in any real numbers(that was not a race car homologation edition) . It was very dangerous at high speed from poor aerodynamics, but was later modified into the SV spec that tamed it from its nose lifting tendencies. Most other Miura's at the time were sent back and converted. The ultimate version was the Jota concept, but the LP400 Countach program overlapped it and took over supercar duties. Ferrari did not really market any rear/mid engine cars except the little Dino and actually followed on Lambo's lead later with the Berlinetta Boxer, which of course turned into the Testarossa and F40 and the rest is history.... The Miura SV in deep orange is one of my favorite cars of all time.
Posted on another thread about this vehicle. Ford GT(40)'s were first. Original Miuras were heavily influenced by them, except for transverse engine/transmission layout. Happened then, happened again. When it comes to retro "re-issues" Ford can't be touched. Lamborghini, Toyota, GM, and DCX/Dodge (except for Prowler and PT Cruiser) can be excused for trying to latch on to the successes of the Mustang and Ford GT.
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Technically the Miata triggered the modern 'retro' craze in 1989(based heavilly on the Lotus Elan). Don't forget the Bug, the Tbird, and the Mini too.
The Miura was the first 'modern layout' supercar to be made in any real numbers(that was not a race car homologation edition) . It was very dangerous at high speed from poor aerodynamics, but was later modified into the SV spec that tamed it from its nose lifting tendencies. Most other Miura's at the time were sent back and converted. The ultimate version was the Jota concept, but the LP400 Countach program overlapped it and took over supercar duties. Ferrari did not really market any rear/mid engine cars except the little Dino and actually followed on Lambo's lead later with the Berlinetta Boxer, which of course turned into the Testarossa and F40 and the rest is history.... The Miura SV in deep orange is one of my favorite cars of all time.
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