1974
Lamborghini Countach LP400
The Countach's name is Piedmontese dialect for "holy cow!" — said to be the reaction of a Bertone worker when he first saw Gandini's design. Its scissor doors, wedge shape, and visual drama made it the defining supercar of the 1970s and 80s.
Supercar
Shared Parts
Technical Specifications
| Engine | 3.9L Longitudinal DOHC V12 (reversed, mid-engine) |
| Displacement | 3,929 cc |
| Horsepower | 375 hp (LP400) / 455 hp (LP500 S) / 455 hp (Quattrovalvole) |
| Torque | 367 Nm |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Manual (ZF) |
| Drivetrain | RWD (mid-engine) |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline (Premium) |
| Fuel Economy | 22.0 L/100km |
| 0–60 mph | 5.9 sec |
| Top Speed | 300 km/h (claimed) |
| Length | 4,140 mm |
| Width | 1,890 mm |
| Height | 1,070 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,450 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,065 kg (LP400) |
| MSRP Range | $52,000 (1974 US) |