
| The Lamborghini Countach LP400 SS by Mardikian, a brutal looking machine | ||
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| General Information - Dimensions - Chassis - Engine - Drivetrain - Performance |

| Type : | Lamborghini LP400 SS Countach |
| Years built : | 1980 |
| Production : | 1 (+ a few replica's) |
| Chassisnr. : | n.a. |
| Presentation : | n.a. |
| Type of car : | Two door Targa-style convertible, two seater berlinetta, horizontally hinged doors |
| Designed by : | Bertone, Marcello Gandini |
| Built by : | Automobili Lamborghini SpA |
| Engine tuning by : | Al Mardikian |
| Chassis modified by : | Trend |
| Bodywork done by : | Giacabone's Executive Coachcraft |

| Wheelbase : | 2450 mm (96.5 in) |
| Overall length : | 4140 mm (163 in) |
| Overall width : | 2000 mm (78.7 in |
| Overall height : | 1042 mm (41 in) |
| Front track : | 1492 mm (58.7 in) |
| Rear track : | 1620 mm (63.8 in) |
| Ground clear. : | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Front overhang : | 933 mm (36.7 in) |
| Rear overhang : | 757 mm (29.8 in) |
| Weight : | 1222 kg (2693 Lbs) |
| Distribution : | 42/58 % front / rear |

| Structure : | Round steel tubular spaceframe by Marchesi (40 mm tubes), strengthened by Trend |
| Body : | Aluminium panels with completely intergrated fiberglass wheelarch extenders and front spoiler, rear spoiler was standard mounted |
| Suspension : | All-wheel independent |
| Front : | Unequal length wishbones, coil spring/damper units, anti-roll bar |
| Rear : | Upper lateral links, lower reversed wishbones, upper and lower trailing arms,twin coil spring/damper units |
| Brakes : | All-wheel ventilated ATE disc brakes, vacuum assisted, single servo, twin circuit |
| Front : | 300x32 mm |
| Rear : | 284 mm |
| Steering type : | Unassisted rack and pinion, 3 turns lock to lock |
| Turning circle : | 13 m |
| Front tyre size : | 205/50 VR 15 |
| Rear tyre size : | 345/35 VR 15 |
| Type : | Pirelli P7 |
| Front rim size : | 8.5x15 inch |
| Rear rim size : | 12x15 inch |
| Type : | Early Campagnolo cast magnesium wheels |

| Type : | V-12 60 degree, light-alloy block with pressed-in liners mid mounted (longitudal), rear wheel drive |
| Distribution : | Dual overhead camshafts, chain drive, two valves/cylinder |
| Main bearings : | 7 |
| Cyl. Capacity : | 4400 cc |
| Bore & stroke : | n.a. |
| Compr. ratio : | 10.1:1 |
| Max. power : | 510 bhp at 8000 rpm |
| Max. torque : | 442 Nm (325 lbs.ft.) at 5500 rpm |
| Cooling system: | Pressurized, twin radiators, vertically mounted either side of engine, with cross-over connection |
| Ignition : | Two coils and one Marelli distributors |
| Plugs : | Bosch 235 P21 |
| Electr. system : | 12 V |
| Alternator : | 70 Amp |
| Fuel system : | Dual electric Bendix fuel pumps, 6 twin-choke Weber 45 DCOE 96/97 side draught carburetors |
| Fuel type : | n.a. |
| Fuel cons. : | n.a. |
| Lubrication : | Wet sump |

| Type : | Lamborghini five-speed + reverse manual all-synchromesh driving to a Lamborghini limited-slip differential |
| Clutch : | Dry-single plate, hydraulically operated |
| Disc diameter : | 241.3 mm |
| 1st gear ratio : | 2.256:1 |
| 2nd gear ratio : | 1.769:1 |
| 3rd gear ratio : | 1.310:1 |
| 4th gear ratio : | 0.990:1 |
| 5th gear ratio : | 0.775:1 |
| Rev. gear ratio : | 2.134:1 |
| Final drive ratio : | 4.091:1 |

| Top speed : | 330 Km/h (205 Mph) |
| 0 - 100 Km/h : | 5.0 sec |
| standing Km. : | n.a. |
| Capacities : | |
| Fuel : | 120 Lt in two tanks |
| Engine oil : | n.a. |
| Cooling system : | 17 Lt. |
| Luggage : | 240 Lt |
| Price : | $ 205,000 (in 1981) |
| Current value : | Custom built car, prices can vary according to condition |



