Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversario – Specs & Performance

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Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary Specs & Performance

General

Type Countach 25th Anniversary
Years built September 1988 – January 1990
Production 657 units
Chassisnr.  12.085
Presentation Salsomaggiore 8th September 1988, Lamborghini day 1
Type of car Two door coupe, two seater berlinetta, horizontally hinged doors
Designed by Marcello Gandini for Bertone
Built by Automobili Lamborghini SpA

Dimensions

Wheelbase 2500 mm / 98.25 in
Overall length 4140 mm / 162.7 in
Overall width 2000 mm / 78.6 in
Overall height 1070 mm / 42.05 in
Front track 1536 mm / 60.36 in
Rear track 1606 mm / 63.12 in
Ground clear 125 mm / 4.91 in
Front overhang 940 mm / 36.94 in
Rear overhang 760 mm / 29.87 in
Weight 1490 kg / 3285 lbs
Distribution 41/59 % front / rear

Chassis

Structure Round-section steel tubular spaceframe by Marchesi, fiberglass floor panels
Body Aluminium panels with molded fiberglass wheelarch extenders and front spoiler, Kevlar was used for front and rear hoods
Suspension All-wheel independent, fully adjustable Front : Unequal length double wishbones, coil springs, telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar Rear : Upper lateral link and radius arm, lower reversed wishbone and radius arm, dual coil spring/telescopic damper units on each side, anti-roll bar
Brakes Dual independent hydraulic brakes with booster, brake regulator on rear axle, ventilated discs, four piston calipers
Front 300 mm / 11.79 in
Rear 284 mm / 11.16 in
Steering type Unassisted mechanical rack and pinion, 3.15 turns lock to lock
Turning circle 13 m / 43 ft
Front tire size 225/50 VR 15
Rear tire size 345/35 VR 15
Type of tire Pirelli P ZERO with asymmetric unidirectional tread
Front wheel 8.5×15 inch
Rear wheel 12×15 inch
Type of wheel Multi-piece, central spider of aluminium alloy drawn metal chanels (OZ-Wheels)
Rear spoiler Optionally available

Engine

Type V-12 60 degree, light-alloy block with pressed-in liners mid mounted (longitudal), rear wheel drive
Distribution Dual overhead camshafts, chain drive, four valves/cylinder
Main Bearings 7
Cyl. Capacity 5167 cc / 315 ci
Bore & stroke 85.5×75 mm
Compr. Ratio 9.5
Max. power 455 Bhp at 7000 rpm
Max. torque 501 Nm at 5200 rpm
Cooling system Two side-mounted, horizontal flow water radiators and two electric fans
Ignition Electronic with rev limiter, Marelli AEC 104 BK-780, Marelli coil and distributor
Alternator 85 Amp
Fuel system Bendix electric fuel pump, 6 double-barrel Weber 44 DCNF, down-draft carburetors, Bosch KE Jetronic fuel injection for US cars
Fuel type 100 Octane
Fuel consumption 22.4 Lit/100 Km
Lubrication Wet sump
Electr. system 12 V
Plugs Champion A596

Drivetrain

Type ZF five-speed + reverse manual all-synchromesh driving to a limited-slip differential
Clutch Dry-single plate, hydraulically operated, self-adjusting
Disc diameter 250 mm / 9.83 in
5th gear ratio 0.815:1 – Max speed 245 Km/h or 152 Mph
Reverse gear ratio 1.960:1 – Max speed 0 Km/h or 0 Mph
Final drive ratio 4.091:1

Performance

Top speed 295 Km/h / 183 Mph
0 – 100 Km/h 5.00 sec.
Standing Km 62.00 sec.
1/4 Mile 23.50 sec.

Capacities

Fuel 120 Liter / 32 Gallon
Engine oil 17 Liter / 4 Gallon
Cooling system 17 Liter / 4 Gallon
Luggage 240 Liter / 63 Gallon

Pricing

US MSRP USD 145,000
Current value $ 138,300 – $ 258,290
A different styling compared to the Quattrovalvole version, this celebration edition demands higher prices too.