Lamborghini Miura Restoration Manual

Introduction

The Lamborghini Miura is a iconic supercar that has been out of reach for many due to its high price. However, the author of this manual was lucky enough to find a Miura in a field and restore it to its former glory.

Restoration Motives

The author’s motivation for restoring the Miura was not for financial gain, but to preserve a piece of automotive history. The car had been sitting in a field for six years and was in a sorry state, but the author saw its potential and decided to take on the challenge of restoring it.

The Restoration Process

The restoration process was not easy, and the author had to make a choice between restoring the car to its original specification or upgrading it to SV spec. The author decided to go for the SV spec, which involved changing many parts, including the chassis, body, and engine.

Chassis and Body

The Miura’s chassis is both strong and weak, with a strong crash protection but weak torsional rigidity. The author had to replace bent and rusted metal with thicker steel to improve the chassis’ rigidity.

Common Misconceptions

There are several common misconceptions about the Miura, including that it takes off at speed, that early cars were faster, that the occupants get cooked by the engine, that they are unreliable, that they are expensive to maintain, that they catch fire, and that they are noisy. However, these misconceptions are not entirely true, and the author provides explanations and solutions to these issues.

Engine and Performance

The author’s goal was not to increase the car’s power, but to make it more reliable. Electronic ignition and modern pistons were used, and the engine was upgraded with SV Jota ram-pipes and mesh filters.