/ Countach Line-up / Countach LP500 QV, specifications

















Type :Lamborghini LP500 QuattroValvole Countach
Years built :March 1985 - September 1988
Production :610
Chassisnr. :ZA9C 00500 FLA 12.798 - ...
Presentation :March 1985 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 :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 :1490 kg (3284 Lbs)
Distribution :41.3 / 58.7 %front / rear


Structure :Round-section steel tubular spaceframe by Marchesi (40 mm tubes)
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, fully adjustable
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
Front :300 x 32 mm
Rear :284 mm
Steering type :Unassisted mechanical rack and pinion, 3.2 turns lock to lock
Turning circle :12.8 m
Front tyre size :225/50 VR 15
Rear tyre size :345/35 VR 15
Type :Pirelli P7R
Front rim size :8.5x15 inch
Rear rim size :12x15 inch
Type :Light alloy single-piece OZ-Racing wheels


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 :9.9:1
Max. power :455 bhp at 7000 rpm (470 was possible with minor tuning)
Max. torque :501 Nm (369 lbs.ft.) at 5200 rpm
Cooling system:Pressurized, twin radiators, vertically mounted either side of engine, with cross-over connection
Ignition :Contactless electronic with Marelli coil and distributor
Plugs :Champion A596
Electr. system :12 V
Alternator :85 Amp
Fuel system :Electric Bendix 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. :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 mm (9.8 in)
1st gear ratio :2.232:1Max. speed : n.a.
2nd gear ratio : 1.625:1Max. speed : n.a.
3rd gear ratio :1.088:1Max. speed : n.a.
4th gear ratio :0.858:1Max. speed : n.a.
5th gear ratio : 0.707:1Max. speed : n.a.
Rev. gear ratio :1.960:1Max. speed : n.a.
Final drive ratio :4.091:1


Top speed :293 Km/h (182 Mph)
  
0 - 100 Km/h :4.9 sec
0 - 293 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 :US MSRP $ 100.000 or Lire 188.500.000
Current value :$ 47,100 - $ 75,800 (based on sales in 2003)


Neither this site nor my E-mail is associated with the Automobili Lamborghini Holding SpA, Lamborghini Cars is a non-commercial enthusiast website, we do not sell cars or parts, the Lamborghini name, all model names and the Raging Bull logo are registered trademarks of Automobili Lamborghini SpA