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Tractor manufacturer Ferruccio Lamborghini built his first cars as a hobby, using modified Fiat parts.
When he saw a demand for big, exclusive sports cars, he founded his Bologna car factory. Among his creations was the 3929cc V-12 Miura of l966 with a rear transverse engine.
A smaller mid-engined model was the 2463cc eight-cylinder Urraco P 250, launched in 1970, like the dohc Jarama 400 GT, another V-12. While the Jarama was a 2+2 seater, the Espada 400GT was a four-seater with Bertone bodywork. Development brought the 385 bhp Miura P 400 SV. The ultimate Urraco could be supplied with V-8 engines of 1994cc, 2463cc or 2996cc, with power up to 260 bhp. The latest Jarama 400 GTS model houses an improved 3929cc V-12 engine developing 365bhp, while the mid-engined Lamborghini Countach LP 400/400S, a Bertone coupé, houses a similar 375 bhp motor and has a top speed of 188 mph.
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