Designed by Franco Sbarro, this 1970's-esque rocket is called the Autobau and it is built to honor Swiss racer Fredy Lienhard. Looking at it, it's no surprise that it seems to be dividing people in regards to its looks. What no one can deny, however, is the awesomeness of having a 500-horspower 12-cylinder to propel both you and its bad 1,500 kilo-self to what could only be the moon. Ah, Geneva...
The name Miura conjures up images of Lamborghini's original V12 bad boy, considered one of the most beautiful cars in history. Even Lamborghini couldn't ignore it forever, bringing it back in modernized concept form in 2006. Marco van Overbeeke, a designer from the Holland, is determined to bring it back.
Enter the Lamborghini Miura Nuovo, meant to be a "contemporary interpretation of [a] traditional archetype"; that means a mid-rear V12 with seating for two. Could something like this work as a new Lamborghini halo car?
If consumers had anything to say about it, the answer's probably yes. People DID dish out exorbitant amounts of dough for the Reventon, re-skinned Murcielago.
Only one problem: Lamborghini CEO Stefan Winkelmann says, "Lamborghini is about the future...So we won't do the Miura." Too bad.
Not to go against the head honcho or anything, but what about using heritage-inspired cues on a Ferrari California competitor? That may just be the ticket to a little brand variety. Seems to be working fine for Ferrari.
