Countach Evoluzione - the SPECS

Type

Countach Evoluzione

Years built

1987

Production

1 units

Chassisnr.

experimental prototype

Presentation

never presented to the public, research prototype only

Type of car

Two door coupe, two seater berlinetta, horizontally hinged doors

Designed by

Based on a design Marcello Gandini for Bertone

Built by

Automobili Lamborghini SpA

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

933 mm / 36.67 in

Rear overhang

757 mm / 29.75 in

Weight

980 kg / 2161 lbs

Structure

Extremely light composite material

Body

Carbon fibre central structure, reinforced honeycomb panels, double front and rear frame

Suspension

All-wheel independent 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

Steering type

Unassisted mechanical rack and pinion, 3.2 turns lock to lock

Front tire size

225/50 VR 15

Rear tire size

345/35 VR 15

Type of tire

Pirelli P7F

Front wheel

8.5x15 inch

Rear wheel

12x15 inch

Type of wheel

Light alloy OZ-Wheels, covered with Carbon Fibre Discs

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 / 315 ci

Bore & stroke

85.5x75 mm

Compr. Ratio

9.5

Max. power

490 Bhp at 7500 rpm

Max. torque

0 Nm at 0 rpm

Cooling system

Pressurized, twin radiators, vertically mounted either side of engine, with cross-over connection

Ignition

Contactless electronic with Marelli coil and distributor

Electr. system

12 V

Fuel system

Two electric Bendix pumps, 6 double-barrel Weber 44 DCNF, down-draft carburetors

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 / 9.83 in

Top speed

330 Km/h / 205 Mph

0 - 100 Km/h

4.20 sec.

Engine oil

17 Liter / 4 Gallon

Cooling system

17 Liter / 4 Gallon

Current value

Car has never been commercialized, the only prototype was destroyed in barrier crash testing