| Lamborghini Countach LP400S |
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| Engine |
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Type : V-12 60 degree, light-alloy block with pressed-in liners mid mounted (longitudal), rear wheel drive Distribution : Dual overhead camshafts, chain drive, two valves/cylinder Main bearings : 7 Cyl. Capacity : 3929 cc Bore & stroke : 82 mm x 62 mm Compr. ratio : 10.5:1 Max. power : 353 bhp at 7500 rpm Max. torque : 363 Nm (267 lbs.ft.) at 5500 rpm Cooling system: Pressurized, twin radiators, vertically mounted either side of engine, with cross-over connection Ignition : Two coils and one Marelli distributors Plugs : Bosch 235 P21 Electr. system : 12 V Alternator : 70 Amp Fuel system : Dual electric Bendix fuel pumps, 6 twin-choke Weber 45 DCOE 96/97 side draught carburetors Fuel type : 100 Octane Premium Fuel cons. : 11 mpg Lubrication : Wet sump |
| Performance |
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Top speed : 292 Km/h (180 Mph) 0 - 100 Km/h : 5.9 sec 0 - 200 Km/h : 21.6 sec 0 - 100 Mph : 14.4 sec Standing Km : 26.7 sec Standing 1/4 mi : 14.6 sec reaching a speed of 100.5 Mph |
| Drivetrain |
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Type : Lamborghini five-speed + reverse manual all-synchromesh driving to a Lamborghini limited-slip differential Clutch : Fichtel & Sachs dry-single plate, hydraulically operated Disc diameter : 241.3 mm (9.5 in) 1st gear ratio : 2.256:1 Max. speed : 64 Mph 2nd gear ratio : 1.769:1 Max. speed : 81 Mph 3rd gear ratio : 1.310:1 Max. speed : 108 Mph 4th gear ratio : 0.990:1 Max. speed : 140 Mph 5th gear ratio : 0.775:1 Max. speed : 180 Mph Rev. gear ratio : 2.134:1 Final drive ratio : 4.091:1 |
| Chassis |
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Structure : Round steel tubular spaceframe by Marchesi (40 mm tubes) Body : Aluminium panels with molded fiberglass wheelarch extenders and front spoiler, rear spoiler optionally available Suspension : All-wheel independent Front : Unequal length wishbones, coil spring/damper units, anti-roll bar Rear : Upper lateral links, lower reversed wishbones, upper and lower trailing arms,twin coil spring/damper units Brakes : All-wheel ventilated ATE disc brakes, vacuum assisted, single servo, twin circuit Front : 300 mm x 32 mm Rear : 284 mm Steering type : Unassisted rack and pinion, 3.1 turns lock to lock Turning circle : 13 m Front tyre size : 205/50 VR 15 Rear tyre size : 345/35 VR 15 Type : Pirelli P7 Front rim size : 8.5x15 inch Rear rim size : 12 inch x 15 inch Type : Campagnolo cast magnesium, redesigned on 1980 model |
| Dimensions |
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Wheelbase : 2450 mm (96.5 in) Overall length : 4140 mm (163 in) Overall width : 2000 mm (78.7 in) Overall height : 1039 mm (40.9 in) from 1980 on raised to : 1070 mm (42 in) Front track : 1492 mm (58.7 in) Rear track : 1606 mm (63.2 in) Ground clear. : 110 mm (4.0 in) from 1980 on raised to : 124.5 mm (4.9 in) Front overhang : 933 mm (36.7 in) Rear overhang : 757 mm (29.8 in) Weight : 1200 kg (2645 Lbs) Distribution : 42/58 % front / rear |
| Capacities |
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Fuel : 120 Lt in two tanks Engine oil : 17.5 Lt. Cooling system : 17 Lt. Luggage : 240 Lt |
| Cost |
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Price : $ 85,000 (MSRP in 1979) Current value : $ 59,000 - $ 68,500 (based on sales in 1999) |
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Lamborghini Countach LP400S designed by : Bertone, Marcello Gandini Years of production : 1978 - 1982 Countach LP400S built by : Automobili Lamborghini SpA |
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