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FULL specifications on the Countach LP500 Quattrovalvole

Date posted : October 19. 2010 at 21:10:36

General

TypeCountach LP500 Quattrovalvole
Years builtMarch 1985 - September 1988
Production610 units
Chassisnr.ZA9C 00500 FLA 12.798 - ...
PresentationMarch 1985 Geneva Auto Show
Type of carTwo door coupe, two seater berlinetta, horizontally hinged doors
Designed byMarcello Gandini for Bertone
Built byAutomobili Lamborghini SpA
 

Dimensions

Wheelbase2500 mm / 98.25 in
Overall length4140 mm / 162.7 in
Overall width2000 mm / 78.6 in
Overall height1070 mm / 42.05 in
Front track1536 mm / 60.36 in
Rear track1606 mm / 63.12 in
Ground clear.125 mm / 4.91 in
Front overhang933 mm / 36.67 in
Rear overhang757 mm / 29.75 in
Weight1490 kg / 3285 lbs
Distribution41/59% front / rear
 

Chassis

StructureRound-section steel tubular spaceframe by Marchesi (40 mm tubes)
BodyAluminium panels with molded fiberglass wheelarch extenders and front spoiler, Kevlar was used for front and rear hoods
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
BrakesAll-wheel ventilated disc brakes, vacuum assisted, single servo, twin circuit
Front300 mm / 11.79 in
Rear284 mm / 11.16 in
Steering typeUnassisted mechanical rack and pinion, 3.2 turns lock to lock
Turning circle12.8 m / 42 ft
Front tyre size225/50 VR 15
Rear tyre size345/35 VR 15
TypePirelli P7R
Front rim size8.5x15 inch
Rear rim size12x15 inch
TypeLight alloy single-piece OZ-Racing wheels
Rear spoilerOptionally available
 

Engine

TypeV-12 60 degree, light-alloy block with pressed-in liners (type LP 112 D) mid mounted (longitudal), rear wheel drive
DistributionDual overhead camshafts, chain drive, four valves/cylinder
Main Bearings7
Cyl.Capacity5167 cc / 315 ci
Bore & stroke85.5x75 mm
Compr. Ratio9.9:1
Max.power455 Bhp at 7000 rpm
Max.torque501 Nm at 5200 rpm
Cooling systemPressurized, twin radiators, vertically mounted either side of engine, with cross-over connection
IgnitionContactless electronic with Marelli coil and distributor
PlugsChampion A596
Electr.system12 V
Alternator85 Amp
Fuel systemElectric Bendix pump, 6 double-barrel Weber 44 DCNF, down-draft carburetors, a Bosch KE Jetronic fuel injection was used for US
Fuel typen.a.
Fuel cons.n.a.
LubricationWet sump
 

Drivetrain

TypeZF five-speed + reverse manual all-synchromesh driving to a limited-slip differential
ClutchDry-single plate, hydraulically operated
Disc diameter250 mm / 9.83 in
1st gear ratio2.232:1  
2nd gear ratio1.625:1  
3rd gear ratio1.088:1  
4th gear ratio0.858:1  
5th gear ratio0.707:1  
Rev. gear ratio1.960:1  
Final drive ratio4.091:1
 

Performance

Top speed293 Km/h / 182 Mph
0 - 100 Km/h4.90 sec.
0 - 300 Km/h62.00 sec.
Standing Km23.50 sec.
 

Capacities

Fuel120 Liter / 32 Gallon
Engine oil17 Liter / 4 Gallon
Cooling system17 Liter / 4 Gallon
Luggage240 Liter / 63 Gallon
 

Pricing

European MSRP188,500,000 Lira (1986)
US MSRPUSD 100,000
Current value$ 35,400 - $ 77,100
 Prices on the Countach are going up, but still far from Miura values.