| Lamborghini Countach LP500 QV |
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| Engine |
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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 Bore & stroke : 85.5 mm x 75 mm Compr. ratio : 9.9:1 Max. power : 455 bhp at 7000 rpm (470 was possible with minor tuning) Max. torque : 501 Nm (369 lbs.ft.) at 5200 rpm Cooling system: Pressurized, twin radiators, vertically mounted either side of engine, with cross-over connection Ignition : Contactless electronic with Marelli coil and distributor Plugs : Champion A596 Electr. system : 12 V Alternator : 85 Amp Fuel system : Electric Bendix pump, 6 double-barrel Weber 44 DCNF, down-draft carburetors, a Bosch KE Jetronic fuel injection was used on US-Spec cars Fuel type : n.a. Fuel cons. : n.a. Lubrication : Wet sump |
| Performance |
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Top speed : 293 Km/h (182 Mph) 0 - 100 Km/h : 4.9 sec 0 - 292 Km/h : 62 sec Standing Km. : 23.5 sec |
| Drivetrain |
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Type : ZF five-speed + reverse manual all-synchromesh driving to a limited-slip differential Clutch : Dry-single plate, hydraulically operated Disc diameter : 250 mm 1st gear ratio : 2.232:1 2nd gear ratio : 1.625:1 3rd gear ratio : 1.088:1 4th gear ratio : 0.858:1 5th gear ratio : 0.707:1 Rev. gear ratio : 1.960:1 Final drive ratio : 4.091:1 |
| Chassis |
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Structure : Round-section steel tubular spaceframe by Marchesi (40 mm tubes) Body : Aluminium panels with molded fiberglass wheelarch extenders and front
spoiler, Kevlar was used for front and rear hoods, rear spoiler optionally available 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 Front : 300 mm Rear : 284 mm Steering type : Unassisted mechanical rack and pinion, 3.2 turns lock to lock Turning circle : 12.8 m Front tyre size : 225/50 VR 15 Rear tyre size : 345/35 VR 15 Type : Pirelli P7R Front rim size : 8.5 inch x 15 inch Rear rim size : 12 inch x 15 inch Type : Light alloy single-piece OZ-Racing wheels |
| Dimensions |
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Wheelbase : 2500 mm (98.4 in) Overall length : 4140 mm (163 in) Overall width : 2000 mm (78.7 in) Overall height : 1070 mm (42 in) Front track : 1536 mm (60.4 in) Rear track : 1606 mm (63.2 in) Ground clear. : 125 mm (5 in) Front overhang : 933 mm (36.7 in) Rear overhang : 757 mm (29.8 in) Weight : 1490 kg (3284 Lbs) Distribution : n.a. front / rear |
| Capacities |
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Fuel : 120 Lt in two tanks Engine oil : 17 Lt. Cooling system : 17 Lt. Luggage : 240 Lt |
| Price |
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Price : US $ 100.000 Current value : $ 65,000 - $ 79,750 (based on sales in 1999) |
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Lamborghini Countach LP500 QV designed by : Marcello Gandini for Bertone Years of production : 1985 - 1988 Countach LP500 QV built by : Automobili Lamborghini SpA |
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