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Lamborghini Countach pic thread... http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4152/...fcc8712e_b.jpg The Teamspeed Lamborghini Countach Picture Thread First shown at the 1971 Geneva Motorshow, the Countach prototype featured a 5 litre version of the much acclaimed V12 engine. The drivetrain's longitudinal configuration and displacement explained the type indication 'LP500'. Like it's predecessor the Countach featured an innovative adaptation of the mid-engined layout; this time the gearbox was mounted in front of the engine for a better weight balance. The power was then transferred to the rear wheels by a driveshaft, which ran through its own tunnel in the engine's sump. This would become a trademark mid-engine Lamborghini layout for decades to come. Although visually similar the production car was almost completely different from the first running prototype. Gone were the monocoque chassis and 5 litre engine, which were replaced by a tubular frame and the Miura derived four litre engine. The prototype's powerplant proved to be too fragile and eventually self destructed in a high speed test session. Some of the original car's clean lines were lost by the addition of a number of necessary cooling ducts and vents. What was retained was the unique scissor-like door mechanism, another soon to be Lamborghini trademark feature. Two years after the prototype's debut, the production car was launched and officially dubbed Countach LP400. Production of Lamborghini's iconic supercar would last for nearly two decade. Before it was replaced in 1990 five different evolutions of the Countach were constructed. With each evolution power increased and so did the amount of plastic used for additional flares and bodykits. The five litre engine finally became available in 1982 and three years later four valve heads were introduced, bumping the power to 455 bhp for the European version from the original 375 bhp of the LP400. Article by Wouter Melissen Source [UCP] http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-19...n-Doors-st.jpg http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-19...n-Doors-st.jpg http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-jk...e-Red-4-st.jpg http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-19...5000-QV-st.jpg |
Those are great pics. I always forget about this car, but it also was one of my childhood dreams. It has aged beautifully. I would love to pick one up. |
A car I would love to own one day you just have to admire the lines and the sound of that V12:smilie: http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4075/...d46dfa65_b.jpg |
Definitely old school, but a classic. Reminds me of my posters on the wall as a little kid. |
all time favorite for me as well. Its very rare that a car that comes along and its so exciting to stare at! So many beautiful lines and angles. :coolpics: |
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I dont know about you guys, but I def had a poster of this guy up on my wall when I was younger |
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Yeah I remember the day of the countach you got to love it |
I loooooove the Countach. What's the market for them like? |
I will have one, and I will paint it Ithaca Verde. :D |
I'll take black with yellow brakes please |
Originally Posted by Simba
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I will have one, and I will paint it Ithaca Verde. :D http://images.motortrend.com/feature...Grill_View.jpg http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...een_vr_TCE.jpg BTW, I think this orange one was the other prototype... http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...rear-side).jpg |
The rare OEM front wing seems kinda silly tho... http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/9645/countach4kb.jpg |
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Never a fan of the rear tail-light cover on the 5000S... no reason to mask those great lines... http://www.callofbeauty.com/gallery/...8-1024x768.jpg |
No wing, plus gold wheels... http://www.heritageclassics.com/lamb...redlp400/C.jpg Black w/ gold wheels... http://www.albany.edu/~ih6021/Pictur...i_countach.jpg |
Originally Posted by BSM
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The rare OEM front wing seems kinda silly tho... |
Originally Posted by Zorro
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That's the point of the Countach! |
I always liked this car. There wasn't a straight kid in the 80s that didn't have a poster of this car on his wall. |
Interesting lighter hue of blue (w/ white leather!)... http://www.allsportauto.com/photoaut...ach_s_14_m.jpg |
LOL i had the poster with the gold framing.I had the famous red remote control car, and i put powder on the floor to do donuts |
poster, hell, i grew up with a stack of lamborghini books. when you look at the countach enough, you really do start to see multiple cues that they stole to model the murcielago. |
love the pearl white |
What an amazing car. It`s been my favorite since I first saw one at the airport when I was a child. |
This is a great pic thread. I seem to recall reading a R&T article on the Countach demonstrating its 0-60 time of 5.0 seconds and thinking to myself,....wow, they'll never beat that! Now we're talking about getting under 3 seconds! And yes,....I too had the posters. |
When I was a kid growing up, always dreamed of having one of these, one of my favorite countachs was the 25th Anniversary.... http://files.conceptcarz.com/img/Lam...8-Belle-01.jpg http://files.conceptcarz.com/img/Lam...8-Belle-01.jpg http://www.lambocars.com/archive/highres/25th-12.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2287/...e0d66c4f_o.jpg |
i wonder what one of these would look like w/ a set of Modern HRE's on it....maybe 18's and 19's???? any photoshop professionals out there???? |
10 Attachment(s) What the hell is this!?! It's sooo cool. I love it. I am a big fan of concepts! I found it on the website BSM placed a link to. I also found many pics of the Countach, so I will post them as to not divert from the wonderful subject of this thread. Attachment 16528 Attachment 16529
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I love this thread! |
why don't we see more yellow Countachs! |
5 Attachment(s) how about copper'ish, this is a 79, one of the last cars made before Lamborghini when into receivership.Same guy also owns the black lp5000S |
Yup, its brian's car... the black one has a sale pending. Great story on the copper too. |
The yellow one reminds me of the Autobot Sunstreaker...ah the 1980's. I don't think an injustice would be done by having a small autobot logo on it somewhere ;) |
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Originally Posted by boochook
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i wonder what one of these would look like w/ a set of Modern HRE's on it....maybe 18's and 19's???? any photoshop professionals out there???? |
I spot fat cab's car:lol: |
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