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Lamborghini Countach 1974-1990
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Lamborghini Countach (1976)
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| Country |
Italy |
| Top Speed (mph) |
192 |
| 0-50mph |
5.5 |
| 0-60 mph |
6.8 |
| 1/4 mile |
14.4 |
| BHP |
375 @8000rpm |
| Torque lbft |
266 @5000rpm |
| BHP per ton |
273 |
| MPG UK/US |
14.4/12 |
| Engine capacity CC/CU |
3929/240 |
| Engine type |
V12 Carburettors x 6 |
| Aspiration |
Normal |
| Compression Ratio |
10.5:1 |
| Valve Type/No |
DOHC 24 |
| Transmission (manual/auto) |
Manual |
| No of speeds |
5 |
| Wheels driven |
Rear |
| Brakes F/R |
Disc/Disc |
| No. of Seats |
2 |
| Length (in) |
163 |
| Width (in) |
74.4 |
| Height (in) |
42.1 |
| Kerb Weight (lbs) |
3020 |
| Additional Info: The Countach has been on many a boys (and mens) wall as a true early dream fantasy car. Voted by many motoring magazines and shows as one of the top cars of the 70's and 80's. Designed by Marcello Gandini, who also designed the Lamborghini Miura. |
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Lamborghini Countach LP 500S (1982)
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| Country |
Italy |
| Top Speed (mph) |
165 |
| 0-50 mph |
4.4 |
| 0-60 mph |
5.6 |
| 1/4 mile |
14 |
| 0-1 km |
24.9 |
| BHP |
375 @7000rpm |
| Torque lbft |
302 @4500rpm |
| BHP per ton |
283 |
| MPG UK/US |
14.6/12.2 |
| Engine capacity CC/CU |
4754/290 |
| Engine type |
V12 Carburettors x 6 |
| Aspiration |
Normal |
| Compression Ratio |
9.2:1 |
| Valve Type/No |
DOHC 24 |
| Transmission (manual/auto) |
Manual |
| No of speeds |
5 |
| Wheels driven |
Rear |
| Brakes F/R |
Disc/Disc |
| No. of Seats |
2 |
| Length (in) |
163 |
| Width (in) |
78.7 |
| Height (in) |
42.1 |
| Kerb Weight (lbs) |
2913 |
| Additional Info: Now with a 5 litre engine, which got replaced with the 5.2 litre engine below in 1985. |
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Lamborghini Countach 5000S (1986)
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| Country |
Italy |
| Top Speed (mph) |
173 |
| 0-60 mph |
5.2 |
| 0-100 mph |
13.2 |
| 1/4 mile |
13.7 |
| BHP |
420 @7000rpm |
| Torque lbft |
341 @5000rpm |
| BHP per ton |
281 |
| MPG UK/US |
12/10 |
| Engine capacity CC/CU |
5167/315 |
| Engine type |
V12 Fuel Injection |
| Aspiration |
Normal |
| Compression Ratio |
9.5:1 |
| Valve Type/No |
DOHC 48 |
| Transmission (manual/auto) |
Manual |
| No of speeds |
5 |
| Wheels driven |
Rear |
| Brakes F/R |
Disc/Disc |
| No. of Seats |
2 |
| Length (in) |
165.4 |
| Width (in) |
78.7 |
| Height (in) |
42.1 |
| Kerb Weight (lbs) |
3285 |
| Additional Info: A 6 Webber Carburettor 5000S was also available with a similar engine as below with 455bhp, getting the 5000S to 60 in 4.9. |
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