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Countach LP400

1974-1990
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Cultural icon

The bedroom poster car. Gandini's wedge shape defined the supercar silhouette and made Lamborghini a household name.

History

Gandini's radical wedge design shocked the world at the 1971 Geneva Motor Show. The original LP400 without later wings and flares is the purest design. The name comes from a Piedmontese exclamation of astonishment.

Timeline

1971Marcello Gandini's wedge-shaped prototype stuns the Geneva Motor Show. A worker allegedly exclaimed 'Countach!' (Piedmontese for astonishment)
1974Production begins
1985Cannonball Run and every 1980s teenager's bedroom poster make the Countach the decade's ultimate icon
1990Production ends

Production & Heritage

Production Total1,999
DesignerMarcello Gandini (Bertone)
Production Period1974-1990
Estimated Value$500K-$2.5M

Value estimates are editorial assessments based on recent auction results and market trends.

Technical Specifications

Engine4.0L V12 (L406)
Power375 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque361 Nm
0-60 mph5.6 sec
Top Speed288 km/h
Transmission5-speed manual
DrivetrainRWD
Weight1,065 kg
Drag CoefficientCd 0.42
BodyTubular steel space frame, aluminum body by Bertone

Engine Details

Engine CodeL406 V12 3929cc
Displacement3.9L (3,929 cc)
Bore x Stroke82 x 62 mm
Compression10.5
Fuel System6x Weber 45 DCOE carburetors

Performance

0-100 km/h5.6 sec
0-60 mph5.6 sec
Top Speed288 km/h
Weight-to-Power2.8 kg/hp

Dimensions

Length4,140 mm
Width1,890 mm
Height1,070 mm
Wheelbase2,450 mm

Chassis & Suspension

Front SuspensionDouble wishbone, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear SuspensionDouble wishbone, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Front BrakesVentilated disc
Rear BrakesVentilated disc
SteeringRack-and-pinion, unassisted
Tires205/50 VR15

Capacity

Fuel Tank95 L
Trunk VolumeN/A L
Doors2
Seats2

Source: Lamborghini / Wikipedia

Tags

1970s1980sMid-EngineV12Naturally AspiratedCoupéRWDManual GearboxLegendaryDesign Icon

Designed by Marcello Gandini (Bertone)

From the 1970s

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V12 LegendsDesign IconsMid-Engine SupercarsThe Manual GearboxBefore 1990

References & Sources

wikipedia.org
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