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Lamborghini Miura P400 SV

ClassicLamborghini
385 hp
Horsepower
1298 kg
Weight
RWD
Drivetrain
1971
Year

Lamborghini Miura P400 SV (Classic)

The Lamborghini Miura P400 SV is the definitive evolution of one of the most important supercars ever built. With its mid-mounted V12, rear-wheel drive layout, and iconic Bertone styling, the SV took the original Miura recipe and sharpened it into a faster, more planted, and more usable road weapon.

Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)

  • Powertrain: 3.9L naturally aspirated 60° V12, mid-mounted transversely behind the cabin

  • Total Output: ~385 hp

  • Redline: ~7,700 rpm

  • Transmission: 5-speed manual

  • Weight: ~1,298 kg

  • Dimensions: ~4,390 mm long × 1,780 mm wide × 1,050 mm tall | Wheelbase 2,500 mm

  • Tires: Period-correct performance road tires on 15-inch wheels

  • Brakes: Ventilated discs with servo assistance

  • Layout: Mid-engine, rear-wheel drive

In the Simulator Feel

The Miura P400 SV is a beautifully alive classic supercar that rewards smooth hands and punishes impatience. Compared with modern machinery, it feels light, mechanical, and surprisingly compact, but it also carries the signature quirks of early mid-engine design — rear bias, limited aero, and a chassis that can rotate quickly if you lift or brake too abruptly. It is fast in a very analog way, with every input clearly transmitted through the wheel.

Engine & Sound: The transverse V12 is the star of the show, producing a rich, metallic howl that builds from a cultured burble into a soaring classic Italian scream. There is little in the way of filtered refinement; instead you get intake noise, gearbox chatter, and a raw mechanical soundtrack that feels alive at every rpm.

Handling Characteristics:

  • Cornering: Delicate and responsive, with quick turn-in but a narrow operating window at the limit.

  • Traction: Respectable for a period road car, though rear grip fades quickly if you get greedy with throttle.

  • Braking: Strong for the era, but stability under heavy braking depends on finesse and straight-line discipline.

  • Top Speed: Excellent for a classic, with the long-legged V12 pulling hard once the revs climb.

Driving Style Tip: Drive it with patience and rhythm. Keep the chassis settled, avoid abrupt weight transfer, and let the V12 sing on clean exits. It shines on flowing roads and vintage circuits where commitment matters more than outright grip.

Livery & Aesthetics: The Miura P400 SV is one of the most gorgeous shapes ever put on four wheels — low, curvy, and impossibly elegant from every angle. The signature headlight brows, side intakes, and muscular rear haunches make it instantly recognizable, while the cabin feels intimate and period-perfect.

Whether you're chasing laps or just soaking in one of the greatest silhouettes in automotive history, the Lamborghini Miura P400 SV is pure automotive theatre — equal parts art, sound, and speed.