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Lamborghini Countach



Lamborghini Countach

Lamborghini Countach

Lamborghini Countach

Lamborghini
Countach 5000S

1974

Engine V-12 Assembled in Bolognese, Italy
Bore & Stroke 3.37 x 2.95 inches Number Built 3
Displacement cid 315 Transmission 5 speed
Valves DOHC Fuel Economy 12 mpg
Horsepower 490 @ 5,500 RPM Top speed 195 mph
Wheelbase 96.5 inches Cost new $68,000.00
Weight 2910 lb Other Special Order for Walter Wolf

In 1963 Ferruccio Lamborghini set out to build the ultimate driving machine. His vision did not include a luxury car or an all out race car. His Lamborghini's were all about power, speed and handling. The Lamborghini Countach is easily recognizable for these traits.

Walter Wolf (a legendary Formula One team owner) ordered this vehicle to his specifications. He had the factory add the rear wing, flared wheel wells, periscope window, individually cast magnesium wheels and one of his personally modified 5-liter race engines. A 5-liter engine was designed for the production Countach but it was unavailable at the time of Wolf's order. A 4-liter engine was going to be substituted until Wolf had his own engine installed. Later Countach's sported some of Wolfs modifications similar to the ones found on this car.

With the modified 5-liter race engine the car can attain a top speed of 195 MPH and can reach 60 MPH from a standing stop in 3.6 seconds.

On loan from Rudolf De Moyer