Lamborghini Countach Lp500 S Specs & Performance
General |
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| Type | Countach LP500 S |
| Years built | March 1982 – March 1985 |
| Production | 323 units |
| Chassisnr. | ZA9C00500 CLA12.472 – ZA9C00500 ELA12.795 |
| Presentation | March 1982 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 | 2000 mm / 78.6 in |
| Overall height | 1070 mm / 42.05 in |
| Front track | 1532 mm / 60.21 in |
| Rear track | 1606 mm / 63.12 in |
| Ground clear | 125 mm / 4.91 in |
| Front overhang | 933 mm / 36.67 in |
| Rear overhang | 757 mm / 29.75 in |
| Weight | 1490 kg / 3285 lbs |
| Distribution | 41/59 % front / rear |
Chassis |
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| Structure | Round-section steel tubular spaceframe by Marchesi (40 mm tubes) |
| Body | Aluminium panels with molded fiberglass wheelarch extenders and front spoiler, rear spoiler optionally available |
| Suspension | All-wheel independent, fully adjustable Front : Unequal length wishbones, coil spring/damper units, anti-roll bar Rear : Upper lateral links, lower reversed wishbones, upper and lower trailing arms,twin coil spring/damper units |
| Brakes | All-wheel ATE ventilated disc brakes, vacuum assisted, single servo, twin circuit |
| Front | 300 mm / 11.79 in |
| Rear | 282 mm / 11.08 in |
| Steering type | Unassisted mechanical rack and pinion, 3.2 turns lock to lock |
| Turning circle | 13 m / 43 ft |
| Front tire size | 205/50 VR 15 |
| Rear tire size | 345/35 VR 15 |
| Type of tire | Pirelli P7 |
| Front wheel | 8.5×15 inch |
| Rear wheel | 12×15 inch |
| Type of wheel | the first 20 cars were built with Campagnolo wheels, the later cars were equiped with wheels made by Ozetto in electron |
Engine |
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| Type | V-12 60 degree, light-alloy block with pressed-in liners mid mounted (longitudal), rear wheel drive |
| Distribution | ual overhead camshafts, chain drive, two valves/cylinder |
| Main Bearings | 7 |
| Cyl. Capacity | 4754 cc / 290 ci |
| Bore & stroke | 85.5×69 mm |
| Compr. Ratio | 9.2 |
| Max. power | 375 Bhp at 7000 rpm |
| Max. torque | 302 Lbs.ft. at 4500 rpm |
| Cooling system | Pressurized, twin radiators, vertically mounted either side of engine, with cross-over connection |
| Ignition | Electronic with two coils and one Marelli distributors |
| Alternator | 70 Amp |
| Fuel system | Electric Bendix fuel pump, 6 horizontal twin-choke Weber 45 DCOE side-draught carburetors |
| Fuel consumption | 19.3 Lit/100 Km |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Electr. system | 12 V |
Drivetrain |
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| Type | Lamborghini five-speed + reverse manual all-synchromesh driving to a Lamborghini limited-slip differential |
| Clutch | Dry-single plate, hydraulically operated |
| Disc diameter | 241.3 mm / 9.48 in |
| 1st gear ratio | 2.256:1 – Max speed 105 Km/h or 65 Mph |
| 2nd gear ratio | 1.769:1 – Max speed 134 Km/h or 83 Mph |
| 3rd gear ratio | 1.310:1 – Max speed 177 Km/h or 110 Mph |
| 4th gear ratio | 0.990:1 – Max speed 232 Km/h or 144 Mph |
| 5th gear ratio | 0.775:1 – Max speed 300 Km/h or 186 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 | 300 Km/h / 186 Mph |
| 0 – 100 Km/h | 5.60 sec. |
| Standing Km | 24.90 sec. |
Capacities |
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| Fuel | 120 Liter / 32 Gallon |
| Engine oil | 15 Liter / 4 Gallon |
| Cooling system | 16 Liter / 4 Gallon |
| Luggage | 240 Liter / 63 Gallon |
Pricing |
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| European MSRP | 104,500,000 Lira (1984) |
| US MSRP | USD 102,000 |
| Current value | $ 275,000 – $ 432,860 Still not as valuable as an original LP400 and many prefer a Quattrovalvole over the LP500 S |
