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Lamborghini Countach LP 5000 S QV

General information

ModelLamborghini Countach LP 5000 S QV
Year1985
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating57 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size5167 ccm (315.29 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats2
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationMiddle
Displacement5167 ccm (315.29 cubic inches)
Engine typeV12
Max power454.20 PS (334 kW or 448 HP) at 7000 Rev. per min.
Max torque500.00 Nm (51.0 kgf-m or 368.8 ft.lbs) at 5200 Rev. per min.
Compression9.5:1
Bore x stroke85.5 x 75.0 mm (3.4 x 3.0 inches)
Fuel systemCarburetor
Valves per cylinder4
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed298.0 km/h (185.2 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)4.8 seconds
0-50 miles3.8 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.3048 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCoupe
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space4920 litres (1,300 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle13 m (511.8 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks

Dimensions and weight

Weight1494 kg (3,293.7 pounds)
Overall length4150 mm (163.4 inches)
Overall width2010 mm (79.1 inches)
Overall height1080 mm (42.5 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase2460 mm (96.9 inches)
Fuel capacity110.0 litres (29.06 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originItaly
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