Lamborghini Countach

The Lamborghini Countach (/ˈkuːntɑːʃ/) is a rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive sports car produced by the Italian automobile manufacturer Lamborghini from 1974 until 1990. It is one of the many exotic designs developed by Italian design house Bertone, which pioneered and popularized the sharply angled "Italian Wedge" shape.

This article is about the original 1974–1990 Lamborghini Countach. For the 2021 Countach revival model, see Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4.
"Countach" redirects here. For other uses, see Countach (disambiguation).

Lamborghini Countach
Lamborghini Countach LP5000 QV
Overview
ManufacturerLamborghini
Production1974–1990
AssemblyItaly: Sant'Agata Bolognese
Designer
  • Marcello Gandini at Bertone (LP500 prototype)
  • Paolo Stanzani (production version)
Body and chassis
ClassSports car (S)
Body style2-door coupe
LayoutLongitudinal rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive
DoorsScissor
RelatedLamborghini LM002
Powertrain
EngineLamborghini V12
  • LP400, LP400 S: 3.9 L (3,929 cc)
  • LP500 S: 4.8 L (4,754 cc)
  • 5000 QV, 25th Anniversary: 5.2 L (5,167 cc)
Transmission5-speed synchromesh manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,450 mm (96.46 in)
Length4,140 mm (162.99 in)
Width
  • LP 400: 1,887 mm (74.28 in)
  • Rest: 2,000 mm (78.7 in)
Height1,070 mm (42.13 in)
Kerb weight
  • 1,300.5 kg (2,867 lb) (LP400)
  • 1,351 kg (2,978 lb) (LP400S)
  • 1,488 kg (3,280 lb) (LP5000QV)
Chronology
PredecessorLamborghini Miura
SuccessorLamborghini Diablo (direct)
Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 (nameplate)

The style was introduced to the public in 1970 as the Lancia Stratos Zero concept car. The first showing of the Countach prototype was at the 1971 Geneva Motor Show, as the Lamborghini LP500 concept.

The "Countach" nameplate was reused for the Sián-based limited-production hybrid-electric model called the Countach LPI 800-4 in 2021.

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