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CGI Reimagines a Legend
Lamborghini may be busy with record deliveries and a refreshed model roster—from the Urus SE and Revuelto to the new Temerario and the 1,065-hp Fenomeno limited edition—but digital artists aren’t waiting. Italian CGI specialist Tommaso D’Amico (tda_automotive) has envisioned a modern revival of the classic Miura: the Miura X. His virtual project blends heritage design cues with hypercar technology, offering a provocative look at how Lamborghini could merge past and future.
Why the Miura Makes Sense Now
The original Miura, Lamborghini’s first mid-engined high-performance road car, hits its 60th anniversary next year. A heritage revival would follow recent successes like the Countach LPI 800-4 and fits a broader trend—brands tapping historical nameplates to deliver halo models that boost both image and margins. Lamborghini’s Centro Stile has been active this year (20th anniversary) with Mitja Borkert’s Manifesto concept, and the company has also expanded customer care with a longer warranty and five-year maintenance—clear signals the brand is consolidating image and ownership value while experimenting with future design directions.
Design & Interior Highlights
D’Amico’s Miura X is a sculpture of contrasts: classic proportions updated with modern aerodynamics. Notable elements include:
- Giallo Hyper Gloss paint with photoreactive metallic highlights
- Laser-LED headlights featuring a 3D light signature
- 21-inch forged Grigio Grafite wheels, yellow calipers, and carbon-ceramic brakes
- Titanium Gray intake surrounds and aggressive aerodynamic skirts
- Alcantara monocoque seats, a suspended forged carbon dashboard, yoke steering wheel and a windshield-projected digital HUD
These touches nod to Lamborghini’s performance DNA while adding contemporary materials and cockpit technology expected in a modern hypercar.
Powertrain Options: Tradition vs. Electrification
The Miura X concept imagines three distinct drivetrains, reflecting ongoing debates in the supercar market:
- Full electric: 1,000 hp with an estimated 550 km (WLTP-style) all-electric range
- V8 PHEV: 900 hp, similar output to the Temerario plug-in hybrid
- Naturally aspirated V10: a resurrected 5.2-liter unit delivering 950 hp and the classic Lamborghini exhaust note
This triad covers the spectrum from zero-emission performance to a purist V10 experience—an intriguing, if purely hypothetical, positioning strategy.
Market Positioning and Challenges
A Miura revival would be a halo project: limited run, high price, and heavy attention to design and acoustic identity. Practical challenges include emissions and homologation for a dramatic V10, engineering complexity for hybrid systems, and the need to preserve the Miura’s cultural cachet without diluting the brand.
Quote: "A modern Miura could be where tradition and future meet in a single sculpture of power and technology."
Whether Lamborghini will act on such CGI inspiration is uncertain. But the Miura X highlights how designers and fans use digital tools to push the boundaries of brand heritage and electrified performance.
What do you think—would a modern Miura with hybrid or electric options keep the soul of the original, or should the legend remain untouched? Share your thoughts below.
Source: autoevolution
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