Lamborghini Miura cars over the race car-derived machines produced by local rival Ferrari. The Miura's rolling chassis was presented at the 1965 Turin auto show, and the prototype P400 debuted at the 1966 Geneva show. It received stellar receptions from showgoers and the motoring press alike, each impressed by Marcello Gandini's sleek styling and the car's revolutionary mid-engine design. Lamborghini's flagship, the Miura received periodic updates and remained in production until 1973. A year later the extreme Countach entered the company's lineup, amid tumultuous financial times for the company. During 1965, Lamborghini's three top engineers, Gian Paolo Dallara, Paolo Stanzani and Bob
Lincoln L-head V12 engine Lincoln L-head V12 engine 1902 Henry M. Leland establishes the Cadillac Automobile Company<br> 1909 Cadillac purchased by General Motors<br> 1914 Cadillac introduces V-8, sells 13,000 in first year<br> 1917 Leland establishes Lincoln Motor Company, immediately receives contract to build V-12 Liberty aviation engines<br> 1917 Lincoln produces first automobile, the V-8 powered luxury Model L<br> 1922 Lincoln sells only 150 cars<br> 1922 Ford Motor Company acquires Lincoln<br> 1923 Lincoln sales rise 45% <br> 1930 Lincoln phases out L series; introduces K-Series powered by 384 cubic inch (6.3 L) 60° V-8 producing 125 hp<br> 1931 Cadillac introduces V-12 road car for $800