
| The Lamborghini Countach Evolution, the future Countach ? | ||
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| General Information - Dimensions - Chassis - Engine - Drivetrain - Performance |

| Type : | Lamborghini Countach Evoluzione |
| Years built : | 1987 |
| Production : | 1 experimental prototype |
| Chassisnr. : | n.a. |
| Presentation : | never presented to the public, research prototype only |
| Type of car : | Two door coupe, two seater berlinetta, horizontally hinged doors |
| Designed by : | Based on a design Marcello Gandini for Bertone |
| Built by : | Automobili Lamborghini SpA |

| 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 : | 933 mm (36.7 in) |
| Rear overhang : | 757 mm (29.8 in) |
| Weight : | 980 kg (2160 Lbs) |
| Distribution : | n.a. front / rear |

| Structure : | Extremely light composite material |
| Body : | Carbon fibre central structure, reinforced honeycomb panels, double front and rear frame |
| Suspension : | All-wheel independent |
| Front : | Coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, triangulated transverse levers, sway/anti-roll bars |
| Rear : | Twin coils over shocker units, trailing arms, transverse links and sway/anti-roll bars |
| Brakes : | All-wheel ventilated disc brakes, vacuum assisted, single servo, twin circuit |
| Steering type : | Unassisted mechanical rack and pinion, 3.2 turns lock to lock |
| Turning circle : | n.a. |
| Front tyre size : | 225/50 VR 15 |
| Rear tyre size : | 345/35 VR 15 |
| Type : | Pirelli P7F |
| Front rim size : | 8.5x15 inch |
| Rear rim size : | 12x15 inch |
| Type : | Light alloy OZ-Wheels, covered with Carbon Fibre Discs |

| Type : | V-12 60 degree, light-alloy block with pressed-in liners (type LP 112 D) 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 : | 490 bhp at 7500 rpm |
| Max. torque : | n.a. |
| Cooling system: | Pressurized, twin radiators, vertically mounted either side of engine, with cross-over connection |
| Ignition : | Contactless electronic with Marelli coil and distributor |
| Plugs : | n.a. |
| Electr. system : | 12 V |
| Alternator : | n.a. |
| Fuel system : | Two electric Bendix pumps, 6 double-barrel Weber 44 DCNF, down-draft carburetors |
| Fuel type : | n.a. |
| Fuel cons. : | n.a. |
| Lubrication : | Wet sump |

| Type : | ZF five-speed + reverse manual all-synchromesh driving to a limited-slip differential |
| Clutch : | Dry-single plate, hydraulically operated |
| Disc diameter : | 250 mm |
| 1st gear ratio : | n.a. |
| 2nd gear ratio : | n.a. |
| 3rd gear ratio : | n.a. |
| 4th gear ratio : | n.a. |
| 5th gear ratio : | n.a. |
| Rev. gear ratio : | n.a. |
| Final drive ratio : | n.a. |

| Top speed : | 330 Km/h (205 Mph) |
| 0 - 100 Km/h : | 4.2 sec |
| Standing Km. : | n.a. |
| Capacities : | |
| Fuel : | n.a. |
| Engine oil : | 17 Lt. |
| Cooling system : | 17 Lt. |
| Luggage : | n.a. |
| Price : | Car has never been commercialized |
| Current value : | Only prototype was destroyed in barrier crash testing |



