The Lamborghini Miura, introduced in 1966 by the Italian manufacturer, is often said to be the first supercar. By the 1970s and 1980s the term was in regular use for such a car, if not precisely defined. One interpretation up until the 1990s was to use it for mid-engine two-seat cars with at least eight cylinders (but typically a V12 engine), a power output of at least and a top speed of at least . Other interpretations state that "it must be very fast, with sporting handling to match", "it should be sleek and eye-catching" and its price should be "one in a rarefied atmosphere of its own"; exclusivity – in terms of limited production volumes, such as those of the most elite models made by Ferrari or Lamborghini – is also an important characteristic for some using the term. Some European manufacturers, such as McLaren, Pagani, and Koenigsegg, specialize in only producing supercars.
the lamborghini miura introduced in 1966 by the italian manufacturer is often said to be the first supercar by the 1970s and 1980s the term was in regular use for such a car if not precisely defined one interpretation up until the 1990s was to use it for mid-engine two-seat cars with at least eight cylinders (but typically a v12 engine) a power output of at least and a top speed of at least  other interpretations state that "it must be very fast with sporting handling to match" "it should be sleek and eye-catching" and its price should be "one in a rarefied atmosphere of its own"; exclusivity – in terms of limited production volumes such as those of the most elite models made by ferrari or lamborghini – is also an important characteristic for some using the term some european manufacturers such as mclaren pagani and koenigsegg specialize in only producing supercars