Lamborghini Countach 4.8 LP500 S (4.8 V12) Coupe
276 kW375 PS370 hp418 Nm1982–1985
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- Power
- 276 kW 375 PS · 370 hp
- Torque
- 418 Nm 308 lb-ft
- 0–100 km/h
- 5.2 s
- Top speed
- 293 km/h
- Length
- 4,140 mm
- Displacement
- 4,754 cm³
The Lamborghini Countach 4.8 LP500 S (4.8 V12) uses a 4.8-litre twelve-cylinder petrol engine rated at 276 kW (375 PS) and 418 Nm of torque, in coupe form. A five-speed manual gearbox sends the Countach 4.8 LP500 S (4.8 V12)'s drive to the rear wheels.
Of the 2 versions in the Countach (1974–1990) line-up, the Countach 4.8 LP500 S (4.8 V12) is the entry version - the 5.2 5000 Quattrovalvole / 25th Anniversary (5.2 V12) (335 kW) delivers 21% more. The car needs 5.2 s to reach 100 km/h and reaches 293 km/h.
The Countach 4.8 LP500 S (4.8 V12) in numbers: strong points
- Sports-car acceleration: 0–100 km/h in 5.2 s
- Top speed of 293 km/h
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Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 4,754 cm³ 4.8 l · 290 cu in |
| Cylinders | 12 |
| Power | 276 kW 375 PS · 370 hp |
| Torque | 418 Nm 308 lb-ft |
Transmission
| Gearbox | Manual |
|---|---|
| Gears | 5 |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Performance
| 0–100 km/h | 5.2 s 0–62 mph |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 293 km/h 182 mph |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,140 mm 163.0 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,000 mm 78.7 in |
| Height | 1,070 mm 42.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,450 mm 96.5 in |
Production
| Body type | Coupe |
|---|---|
| Years | 1982–1985 |
| Generation | Countach (1974–1990) |
| New price | from about €53,583 (1974) Germany list price incl. VAT; pre-euro price shown in euros at the fixed DEM rate 1.95583 (LP400) |
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