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The Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary.

Countach LP500 QV Specifications chart
General information Overall dimensions Chassis information Engine information Drivetrain and gearbox ratio's Performance figures
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The Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary, full specification list.



General Information

Type :Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary
Years built :September 1988 - January 1990
Production :657, last one nr. 12.085 was finished on July 5 1990, silver exterior over grey interior currently still owned by Automobili Lamborghini SpA
Chassisnr. :... - 12.085
Presentation :Salsomaggiore 8th September 1988, Lamborghini day 1
Type of car :Two door coupe, two seater berlinetta, horizontally hinged doors
Designed by :Marcello Gandini for Bertone
Built by :Automobili Lamborghini SpA



Dimensions

Wheelbase :2500 mm (98.4 in)
Overall length :4140 mm (163 in)
Overall width :2000 mm (78.7 in
Overall height :1070 mm (42 in)
Front track :1536 mm (60.4 in)
Rear track :1606 mm (63.2 in)
Ground clear. :125 mm (5 in)
Front overhang :940 mm (37 in)
Rear overhang :760 mm (29.9 in)
Weight :1490 kg (3284 Lbs)
Distribution :n.a. front / rear



Chassis information

Structure :Round-section steel tubular spaceframe by Marchesi, fiberglass floor panels
Body :Aluminium panels with molded fiberglass wheelarch extenders and front spoiler, Kevlar was used for front and rear hoods, rear spoiler optionally available
Suspension :All-wheel independent
Front :Unequal length double wishbones, coil springs, telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar
Rear :Upper lateral link and radius arm, lower reversed wishbone and radius arm, dual coil spring/telescopic damper units on each side, anti-roll bar
Brakes :Dual independent hydraulic brakes with booster, brake regulator on rear axle, ventilated discs, four piston calipers
Front :300 mm
Rear :284 mm
Steering type :Unassisted mechanical rack and pinion, 3.15 turns lock to lock
Turning circle :13 m
Front tyre size :225/50 VR 15
Rear tyre size :345/35 VR 15
Type :Pirelli P ZERO with asymmetric unidirectional tread, Michelin 105R 18X 'Spacesaver" spare
Front rim size :8.5x15 inch
Rear rim size :12x15 inch
Type :Multi-piece, central spider of aluminium alloy drawn metal chanels (OZ-Wheels)



Engine information

Type :V-12 60 degree, light-alloy block with pressed-in liners mid mounted (longitudal), rear wheel drive
Distribution :Dual overhead camshafts, chain drive, four valves/cylinder
Main bearings :7
Cyl. Capacity :5167 cc
Bore & stroke :85.5 x 75 mm
Compr. ratio :9.5:1
Max. power :455 bhp at 7000 rpm
Max. torque :501 Nm (369 lbs.ft.) at 5200 rpm
Cooling system:Two side-mounted, horizontal flow water radiators and two electric fans
Ignition :Electronic with rev limiter, Marelli AEC 104 BK-780, Marelli coil and distributor
Plugs :Champion A596
Electr. system :12 V
Alternator :85 Amp
Fuel system :Bendix electric fuel pump, 6 double-barrel Weber 44 DCNF, down-draft carburetors, a Bosch KE Jetronic fuel injection was used on US-Spec cars
Fuel type :n.a.
Fuel cons. :22.4 Lt./100 Km
Lubrication :Wet sump



drivetrain information

Type :ZF five-speed + reverse manual all-synchromesh driving to a limited-slip differential
Clutch :Dry-single plate, hydraulically operated, self-adjusting
Disc diameter :250 mm
1st gear ratio :2.232:1
2nd gear ratio : 1.625:1
3rd gear ratio :1.085:1
4th gear ratio :0.858:1
5th gear ratio : 0.707:1
Rev. gear ratio :1.960:1
Final drive ratio :4.091:1



Performance figures

Top speed :295 Km/h (183 Mph) in 5th gear at 7300 rpm
0 - 100 Km/h :5.0 sec
0 - 292 Km/h :62 sec
Standing Km. :23.5 sec
Capacities :
Fuel :120 Lt in two tanks
Engine oil :17 Lt.
Cooling system :17 Lt.
Luggage :240 Lt
Price :$ 145,000
Current value :$ 62,800 - $ 84,300 (based on sales in 2003)



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