Super car Lamborghini countach
Rather than trying to freshen up the already perfect curves of the Miura, Marcello Gandini looked far into the future and came up with a design that would become one of the most idolized cars ever made
Study LP 500
When he presented his concept drawings for the LP500 prototype to Nuccio Bertone, the latter exclaimed "Countach!", the Piedmontese equivalent to "F**k!". Seduced by the design and enthused by the reaction, Ferrucio Lamborghini decided the exclamation should stick.study Lp 500
The LP500 carried a 5.0L version of the 3.9L V12 that powered the Miura. 'LP' stood for Longitudinal Posterior, indicating the engine had been turned 90 degrees, with the transmission protruding into the cockpit where the driver had direct shift control. This configuration removed the need for complex and heavy linkages
Capacity: 4,971 cubic centimetes
Power: 328 KW, b HP
Torque: 448 Newton metres( 330lpf.ft: 5750rpm)
Compression ratio: 10,5: 1
Prodution figures: A total of 1 cars were built
Top Speed: 300km/h
Acceleration 0- 100km/h: 5s
LP400
The first production Countach came out in 1973 as the LP400. The 5.0L was abandoned after the engine exploded during testing. There wasn't enough time, manpower and money to develop a new engine with bigger bore and stroke. The production version therefore used the 4.0L V12.
Year: 1971
Capacity: 3,929 cubic centimetes
Power: 276 KW
Torque: 361 Newton metres; 5000 rpm
Compression ratio: 10,5 : 1
Prodution figures: A total of 157 cars were built
TopSped: 309km/h
Acceleration 0- 100km/h: 4.5s
LP400S
Four years later, the company introduced the second variant of the model, the LP400S. This model added wider Pirelli tires that were covered in muscular but subtle arches. Three distinct series of LP400S were produced, with the first two series retaining ground-hugging low suspension and much of Gandini’s original beauty. Most desirable of all these was the initial Series I, a limited run of 50 cars that were equipped with the famous Campagnolo Bravo wheels, which were lovingly nicknamed “telephone dials” by enthusiasts.Year: 1974
Capacity: 3,929 cubic centimetes
Power: 261 KW
Torque: 356 Newton metres; 5000 rpm
Compression ratio: 10,5 : 1
Prodution figures: A total of 237 cars were built
Top speed: 292Km/h
Acceleration 0- 100km/h: 5.9s
LP500S
The LP500S, which debuted at the 1982 Geneva Motor Show featured aggressive flared fenders and an optional rear wing. Engine displacement was increased from 3,929cc to 4,754cc. 321 examples were built until 1985.
Year: 1982
Capacity: 4,754 cubic centimetes
Power: 276 KW
Torque: 418 Newton metres; 4500min
compression ratio: 9,2 : 1
Prodution figures: A total of 321 cars were built
Top speed: 257Km/h
Acceleration 0- 100km/h: 5.4s
LP 5000S QV
Lamborghini's third major Countach revision came in March of 1985 at the Geneva Motor Show. The model was named after its new cylinder head which featured four valved per cylinder and it was known either as the Quattrovalvole or QV.
Year: 1985
Capacity: 5,167 cubic centimetes
Power: 335 KW
Torque: 500 Newton metres; 5200 min
compression ratio: 9,5 : 1
Prodution figures: A total of 676 cars were built
Top speed: 295Km/h
Acceleration 0- 100km/h: 4.9s
Evoluzione
The Evoluzione was designed and built in 1987 by a team lead by Horacio Pagani. The project was later dropped because it was considered to be too expensive for production.
The car was designed to have a much lower weight, using composite materials and alluminium, leading to a total weight of 980kg.Capacity: 5,167 cubic centimetes
Power: 360 KW
Compression ratio: 9,5 : 1
Top speed: 330Km/h
Acceleration 0- 100km/h: 4.2s
25th Annivesary
The body was subtly redesigned by Horacio Pagani, a man now known for supercars of his own name. The front bumper was redesigned to incorporate air intakes to help cool the front brakes, and the nose was slightly raised. The 25th Anniversary edition also received a new rear bumper. The most noticeable cosmetic difference was that the radiator air intakes that were directly behind the iconic scissor-doors were now body-colour, as they used to previously be finished in black. Underneath its skin, the car’s chassis received several updates to improve handling. The interior received many updates as well, with perhaps the most notable being the installation of electric-powered windows. Additionally, the seats were changed, power-adjustable seatbacks were added, the steering wheel was replaced, and a more robust air-conditioning unit was installed, amongst other minor updates.
Year: 1990
Capacity: 5,167 cubic centimetes
Power: 335 KW
Torque: 500 Newton metres; 5200min
Compression ratio: 9,5 : 1
Prodution figures: A total of 650 cars were built
Top speed: 295Km/h
Acceleration 0- 100km/h: 4.9s
Tubor -S
The Lamborghini Countach Turbo S was only built two times in the Lamborghini
factory, one of them was a prototype. Apparently the prototype is either lost
or doesn't exist anymore, which makes this car one of a kind. Most people will
agree that even until today this car is the most radical Lamborghini ever builtPower: 549 KW
Torque: 876 Newton metres; 4500 min
Top speed: 333 Km/h
Acceleration 0- 100km/h: 3.6s
