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Type :Lamborghini LP5000 Countach
Years built :1971
Production :1 prototype
Chassisnr. :Project 112, number 001
Presentation :March 1971 Geneva Auto Show
Type of car :Two door coupe, two seater berlinetta, horizontally hinged doors
Designed by :Marcello Gandini for Bertone
Built by :Automobili Lamborghini SpA


Wheelbase :2450 mm (96.5 in)
Overall length :4010 mm (158 in)
Overall width :1870 mm (73.6 in)
Overall height :1070 mm (42 in)
Front track :1500 mm (59 in)
Rear track :1520 mm (59.8 in)
Ground clear. :n.a.
Front overhang :780 mm (30.7 in)
Rear overhang :780 mm (30.7 in)
Weight :1130 kg (2490 Lbs)
Distribution :44 / 56 %front / rear


Structure :Mixed construction, steel floor-plate and cradle in square-section steel (built by Marchesi)
Body :Handmade steel construction
Suspension :All-independent, parallel wishbones with coil springs, telescopic Koni shock absorbers and anti-roll bars.
Brakes :All-wheel ventilated Girling disc brakes, hydraulically operated via dual circuits with twin servo-units.
Front :n.a.
Rear :n.a.
Steering type :Unassisted rack and pinion
Turning circle :13 m
Front tyre size :205/60 VR 14
Rear tyre size :215/60 VR 14
Type :Special design Pirelli Cinturato
Front rim size :7 x 14 inch
Rear rim size :9 x 14 inch
Type :Bertone designed Campagnolo cast magnesium


Type :V-12 60 degree, light-alloy block, mid mounted (longitudal), rear wheel drive
Distribution :Dual overhead camshafts, chain drive, two valves/cylinder
Main bearings :7
Cyl. Capacity :4971 cc
Bore & stroke :85 x 73 mm
Compr. ratio :10.5:1
Max. power :440 bhp at 7500 rpm
Max. torque :498 Nm (366 lbs.ft.) at 5000 rpm
Cooling system:Two cross-flow radiators placed laterally on either hip with two electric fans
Ignition :Two coils and two Marelli distributors
Plugs :Bosch 235 P21
Electr. system :12 V
Alternator :770 Watt
Fuel system :Dual electric Bendix fuel pumps, 6 twin-choke Weber 45 DCOE 96/97 carburetors
Fuel type :100 Octane
Fuel cons. :n.a.
Lubrication :Wet sump


Type :Lamborghini five-speed + reverse manual all-synchromesh driving to a Lamborghini limited-slip differential
Clutch :Fichtel & Sachs dry-single plate, hydraulically operated
Disc diameter :n.a.
1st gear ratio :2.189:1Max. speed : n.a.
2nd gear ratio : 1.715:1Max. speed : n.a.
3rd gear ratio :1.275:1Max. speed : n.a.
4th gear ratio :0.965:1Max. speed : n.a.
5th gear ratio : 0.736:1Max. speed : n.a.
Rev. gear ratio :2.070:1Max. speed : n.a.
Final drive ratio :n.a.


Top speed :300 Km/h (186 Mph)
  
0 - 100 Km/h :n.a.
Standing Km. :n.a.
  
Capacities : 
  
Fuel :140 Lt in two tanks
Engine oil :n.a.
Cooling system :n.a.
Luggage :n.a.
  
Price :Lire 16.500.000
Current value :Original car was destroyed in the barrier crash test at MIRA test site U.K.


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