As for this latest SV incarnation, Lamborghini produced the most technically accomplished Miura yet.

To complement its even more powerful engine, the SV featured a further stiffened chassis along with uprated rear suspension, wider rear wheels, the latest Pirelli tyres and some minor cosmetic tweaks.

It slotted into a model line up that included a brace of traditional front-engined Grand Tourers: the four-seat Espada Series 2 and the shorter wheelbase Jarama 2+2.

Also in the pipeline was a V8-engined junior model with 2+2 cockpit layout that had appeared at the Turin Motor Show in November 1970. However, a series of delays meant production of this car (the Urraco, for which Lamborghini invested heavily in tooling and expanded floorspace) would not begin until late 1972.

Chassis

To improve torsional rigidity, Lamborghini made the Miura’s steel monocoque even stiffer than before. To accommodate wider rear wheels and reduce oversteer, the rear suspension pick-up points were relocated and new lower rear wishbones installed.

As usual, tubular steel subframes were attached at either end of the central tub to support the engine, gearbox, suspension and other ancillary equipment. A 90-litre fuel tank was located over the front axle.

The wheelbase was an unchanged 2500mm.

Chassis fabrication took place at Marchesi in Modena.

The suspension layout comprised double wishbones, coil springs and telescopic dampers. An anti-roll bars was fitted at either end.