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(1982 model)
2-door 2-seater fixed-head coupé, petrol (gasoline) 12-cylinder 24-valve V engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 4754 cm3 / 290.1 cu in / 290.1 cu in, 279.6 kW / 374.9 hp / 374.9 hp @ 7000 rpm / 7000 rpm / 7000 rpm, 411.0 N·m / 303.1 lb·ft / 303.1 lb·ft @ 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm, manual 5-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 274 km/h / 170 mph / 170 mph top speed
| Marque (make) | Lamborghini | Issued from | 1982 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Countach LP500S | Issued until | |
| Serie | Countach | Number made | 323 |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Automobili Lamborghini SpA | Country | IT |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | fixed-head coupé | Number of seats | 2 |
| Bodywork designer | Bertone | Cargo capacity (volume) | |
| Passenger space (volume) | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4140 mm / 163.0 in / 163.0 in | Total (curb) weight | 1480 kg / 3263 lb / 3263 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 2000 mm / 78.7 in / 78.7 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1070 mm / 42.1 in / 42.1 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2450 mm / 96.5 in / 96.5 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1492 mm / 58.7 in / 58.7 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1606 mm / 63.2 in / 63.2 in | Weight distribution (front) | 41.3 % / 41.3 % / 41.3 % |
| Ground clearance | 125 mm / 4.9 in / 4.9 in | Fuel capacity | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.69 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | Frontal area (A) | 1.82 m2 / 19.6 sq ft / 19.6 sq ft (est.) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine | Total number of valves | 24 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Lamborghini | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | light alloy block & head | Bore | 85.5 mm / 3.37 in / 3.37 in |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 69.0 mm / 2.72 in / 2.72 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.24 | |
| Fuel supply | 6 We 45 DCOE carbs | Engine displacement | 4754 cm3 / 290.1 cu in / 290.1 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | 7 | Unitary capacity | 396.17 cm3/cylinder / 24.176 cu in/cylinder / 24.176 cu in/cylinder |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | 9.2 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 279.6 kW / 374.9 hp / 374.9 hp at 7000 rpm / 7000 rpm / 7000 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 411.0 N·m / 303.1 lb·ft / 303.1 lb·ft at 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 96.4 kW / 129.3 hp / 129.3 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 58.8 kW/l / 1.292 bhp/cu in / 1.292 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific torque | 86.5 N·m/l / 0.76 lb·ft/cu in / 0.76 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.71 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 4.09 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 274 km/h / 170 mph / 170 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | 5.60 s / 5.60 s / 5.60 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 253.4 kW/ton / 192.0 bhp/ton / 192.0 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | 12.90 s / 12.90 s / 12.90 s | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | ||
| Range |
| Engine location | middle | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | 3.2 | Turning circle | 13.0 m / 42.7 ft / 42.7 ft |
| Suspension front | Independent, Double wishbones, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB) | Suspension rear | Independent, Wishbone (A-arm, control arm), Trailing link, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB) |
| Wheels front | 8.5 x 15 | Wheels rear | 12 x 15 |
| Tyres front | Pirelli P7 205/50 VR 15 | Tyres rear | Pirelli P7 VR 15 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | ventilated disc |
| Brake diameter front | 300 mm / 11.8 in / 11.8 in | Brake diameter rear | 282 mm / 11.1 in / 11.1 in |
| Brakes details | servo-assisted | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Lamborghini Countach LP500S
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