Lamborghini Countach Lp400 Specs & Performance
General |
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| Type | Countach LP400 |
| Years built | April 1974 – 1978 |
| Production | 150 units |
| Chassisnr. | 112.0001 – 112.0300 |
| Presentation | March 1973 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 |
Dimensions |
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| Wheelbase | 2450 mm / 96.29 in |
| Overall length | 4140 mm / 162.7 in |
| Overall width | 1890 mm / 74.28 in |
| Overall height | 1070 mm / 42.05 in |
| Front track | 1500 mm / 58.95 in |
| Rear track | 1520 mm / 58.95 in |
| Ground clear | 125 mm / 4.91 in |
| Front overhang | 933 mm / 36.67 in |
| Rear overhang | 757 mm / 29.75 in |
| Weight | 1065 kg / 2348 lbs |
| Distribution | 41/59 % front / rear |
Chassis |
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| Structure | Round steel tubular spaceframe by Marchesi (40 mm tubes) |
| Body | All aluminum panels |
| Suspension | All-wheel independent, fully adjustable Front : unequal length A-arms, coil springs, tube shocks and anti-roll bar Rear : upper lateral links, lower reversed A-arms, upper & lower trailing arms, dual coil springs, dual shock absorbers and anti-roll bar |
| Brakes | All-wheel Girling disc brakes, vacuum assisted, single servo, twin circuit split front and rear |
| Front | 267 mm / 10.49 in |
| Rear | 267 mm / 10.49 in |
| Steering type | Unassisted rack and pinion, 3.1 turns lock to lock |
| Turning circle | 13 m / 43 ft |
| Front tire size | 205/70 VR 14 |
| Rear tire size | 205/70 VR 14 |
| Type of tire | Michelin XWX |
| Front wheel | 7.5×14 inch |
| Rear wheel | 9.5×15 inch |
| Type of wheel | Campagnolo cast magnesium |
Engine |
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| 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/cylinderyl. |
| Main Bearings | 7 |
| Cyl. Capacity | 3929 cc / 240 ci |
| Bore & stroke | 82 x 62 mm |
| Compr. Ratio | 10.5 |
| Max. power | 375 Bhp at 8000 rpm |
| Max. torque | 365 Nm at 5000 rpm |
| Cooling system | Pressurized, twin radiators, vertically mounted either side of engine, with cross-over connection |
| Ignition | Two coils and two Marelli distributors |
| Alternator | 70 Amp |
| Fuel system | Dual electric Bendix fuel pumps, 6 twin-choke Weber 45 DCOE 96/97 side draught carburetor |
| Fuel type | 100 Octane |
| Fuel consumption | 23 Lit/100 Km |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Electr. system | 12 V |
| Plugs | Bosch 235 P21 |
Drivetrain |
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| 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 | 241.3 mm / 9.48 in |
| 1st gear ratio | 2.256:1 – Max speed 93 Km/h or 58 Mph |
| 2nd gear ratio | 1.769:1 – Max speed 137 Km/h or 85 Mph |
| 3rd gear ratio | 1.310:1 – Max speed 167 Km/h or 104 Mph |
| 4th gear ratio | 0.990:1 – Max speed 249 Km/h or 155 Mph |
| 5th gear ratio | 0.775:1 – Max speed 316 Km/h or 196 Mph |
| Reverse gear ratio | 2.134:1 – Max speed 0 Km/h or 0 Mph |
| Final drive ratio | 4.091:1 |
Performance |
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| Top speed | 316 Km/h / 196 Mph |
| 0 – 100 Km/h | 5.60 sec. |
| Standing Km | 25.20 sec. |
| 1/4 Mile | 14.40 sec. reaching 105 Mph |
Capacities |
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| Fuel | 120 Liter / 32 Gallon |
| Engine oil | 18 Liter / 5 Gallon |
| Cooling system | 17 Liter / 4 Gallon |
| Luggage | 240 Liter / 63 Gallon |
Pricing |
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| European MSRP | 19,500,000 Lira (1976) |
| US MSRP | USD 52,000 |
| Current value | $ 465,225 – $ 1,320,000 This original narrow body Countach is probably the most highly sought after Countach model |
