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Lamborghini Countach LP500S

(1982 model)

Brief specs of 1982 Lamborghini Countach LP500S

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

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)LamborghiniIssued from1982
ModelCountach LP500SIssued until
SerieCountachNumber made323
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerAutomobili Lamborghini SpACountryIT

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typefixed-head coupéNumber of seats2
Bodywork designerBertoneCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4140 mm / 163.0 in / 163.0 inTotal (curb) weight1480 kg / 3263 lb / 3263 lb
Width2000 mm / 78.7 in / 78.7 inDry weight
Height1070 mm / 42.1 in / 42.1 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2450 mm / 96.5 in / 96.5 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1492 mm / 58.7 in / 58.7 inTowing weight
Track rear1606 mm / 63.2 in / 63.2 inWeight distribution (front)41.3 % / 41.3 % / 41.3 %
Ground clearance125 mm / 4.9 in / 4.9 inFuel capacity
Length/wheelbase ratio1.69  

Aerodynamics

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

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders12
Engine TypeV engine Total number of valves24
Engine ManufacturerLamborghiniValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionlight alloy block & headBore85.5 mm / 3.37 in / 3.37 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke69.0 mm / 2.72 in / 2.72 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1.24
Fuel supply6 We 45 DCOE carbsEngine displacement4754 cm3 / 290.1 cu in / 290.1 cu in
Engine Main bearings7Unitary capacity396.17 cm3/cylinder / 24.176 cu in/cylinder / 24.176 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio9.2 : 1
SumpMax. output power279.6 kW / 374.9 hp / 374.9 hp at 7000 rpm / 7000 rpm / 7000 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque411.0 N·m / 303.1 lb·ft / 303.1 lb·ft at 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output (power at the wheels)96.4 kW / 129.3 hp / 129.3 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output58.8 kW/l / 1.292 bhp/cu in / 1.292 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converternoSpecific torque86.5 N·m/l / 0.76 lb·ft/cu in / 0.76 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears5
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.71
  Final gear (drive) ratio4.09

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed274 km/h / 170 mph / 170 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)5.60 s / 5.60 s / 5.60 sPower-to-weight ratio253.4 kW/ton / 192.0 bhp/ton / 192.0 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)12.90 s / 12.90 s / 12.90 sFuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions
  Range

Chassis

Engine locationmiddleEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steeringrack & pinionSteering details
Turns lock-to-lock3.2Turning circle13.0 m / 42.7 ft / 42.7 ft
Suspension frontIndependent, Double wishbones, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB)Suspension rearIndependent, Wishbone (A-arm, control arm), Trailing link, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB)
Wheels front8.5 x 15Wheels rear12 x 15
Tyres frontPirelli P7 205/50 VR 15Tyres rearPirelli P7 VR 15
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes rearventilated disc
Brake diameter front300 mm / 11.8 in / 11.8 inBrake diameter rear282 mm / 11.1 in / 11.1 in
Brakes detailsservo-assistedBraked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Lamborghini Countach LP500S

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