Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Exotic
Production years: 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989
After more than a decade after its launch, the Countach was already a legend among supercars. Still, it started to show its age, but the Italian carmaker wasn't ready to pull the plug.
When Lamborghini introduced the Countach in 1974, it was the most stunning appearance on the streets. But by 1985, Ferrari and Porsche started to increase the performance of their models. Moreover, the design trends began to shift from wedged-edges shapes to more curved ones. But the Sant'Agata Bolognese carmaker wasn't ready to make a new vehicle. So it launched the 5000 Quattrovalvole (Four-valves) version in 1985, two years before being bought by Chrysler Corporation.
By 1985, the car had already undergone a few design updates, but the overall look was still angular. The main difference between the 5000 QV and its predecessors was at the back, where the engine's lid featured a bump that lowered the rear visibility for the driver even further. In addition, the wider wheel arches made room for beefier tires, and a wing adorned the back end.
Inside, it was the same cramped Countach as before. Its high seatback sport seats were leather-wrapped, and so were the center console and the door cards. Unfortunately, only the lower part of its side windows could have been lowered due to the unusual shape of the doors.
The engine received new cylinder heads with dual overhead camshafts (DOHC) and four valves per cylinder. In addition, Lamborghini offered the 5000 QV with carburetors or a Bosch fuel-injection system. Strangely though, the carbureted version provided more power than the much more modern fueling system, even though it was less fuel-efficient.
ENGINE SPECS - 5.2 V12 5MT (455 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V12 |
Displacement: | 5167 cm3 |
Power: | 334.7 KW @ 7000 RPM 455 HP @ 7000 RPM 449 BHP @ 7000 RPM |
Torque: | 369 lb-ft @ 5200 RPM 500 Nm @ 5200 RPM |
Fuel System: | 6 Carburetors |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 185 mph (298 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/50 VR15 || 345/35 VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 163 in (4140 mm) |
Width: | 78.7 in (1999 mm) |
Height: | 42.1 in (1069 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.7/63.2 in (1,491/1,605 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.5 in (2451 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.5 cuFT (241 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3285 lbs (1490 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3704 lbs (1680 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 10.6 mpg US (22.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 16.4 mpg US (14.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 14.4 mpg US (16.3 L/100Km) |