The supercar was born from a high-stakes Italian feud

Nature · Published 29 October 2026 Swipe more like this →

In short: Discover how a personal rivalry between two industrial titans gave birth to the world's first true supercar. This video explores the Lamborghini Miura, a machine that redefined automotive power and design in the mid-1960s.

The Lamborghini Miura emerged in 1966 as a direct result of a feud between Ferruccio Lamborghini and Enzo Ferrari. Designed to be smaller, lighter, and more powerful than its contemporaries, it set a new standard for performance.

The vehicle featured a 350bhp engine, a significant figure for its era, and was capable of reaching speeds exceeding 170mph. Despite its high performance, it famously lacked wing mirrors.

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