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Miura Timeline: 1965 to 1973

From the Turin chassis to the end of production, with each date linked to a source.

1963

Automobili Lamborghini is founded

The company that would build the Miura begins making cars.

1965

Turin chassis

The bare Miura chassis is shown at the Turin Motor Show.

1966

Geneva debut

The finished P400 appears at the Geneva Motor Show and deliveries begin.

1968

Roadster show car

A one-off open Miura is shown in Brussels.

1969

P400 S

The first update adds power and comfort.

1970

Jota

Bob Wallace’s lightweight prototype is built.

1971

P400 SV

The final and most powerful production model arrives.

1973

End of production

Miura production ends after about 760 cars.

1974

Countach

The Miura’s successor enters production.

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