Lamborghini Countach
Sports car produced by Lamborghini (1974–1990) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Lamborghini Countach (/ˈkuːntɑːʃ/)[6] is a rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive sports car produced by the Italian automobile manufacturer Lamborghini from 1974 until 1990. It is one of the many exotic designs developed by Italian design house Bertone, which pioneered and popularized the sharply angled "Italian Wedge" shape.
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Lamborghini |
Production | 1974–1990 |
Assembly | Italy: Sant'Agata Bolognese |
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Body and chassis | |
Class | Sports car (S) |
Body style | 2-door coupe |
Layout | Longitudinal rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
Doors | Scissor |
Related | Lamborghini LM002 |
Powertrain | |
Engine | Lamborghini V12
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Transmission | 5-speed synchromesh manual[3] |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,450 mm (96.46 in)[4] |
Length | 4,140 mm (162.99 in)[5] |
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Height | 1,070 mm (42.13 in)[4][5] |
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Chronology | |
Predecessor | Lamborghini Miura |
Successor | Lamborghini Diablo (direct) Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 (nameplate) |
The style was introduced to the public in 1970 as the Lancia Stratos Zero concept car. The first showing of the Countach prototype was at the 1971 Geneva Motor Show, as the Lamborghini LP500 concept.[7]
The "Countach" nameplate was reused for the Sián-based limited-production hybrid-electric model called the Countach LPI 800-4 in 2021.