The Lamborghini Countach is back as the “LPi 800-4” and no, it’s not just a concept!
The original Countach launched in 1971 at the Geneva Motor Show was an absolute gamechanger in the supercar world. It was built on a tubular space frame with a rear-mounted V12 and a vertically positioned gearbox, a truly innovative concept at the time. It was so influential when it came out that, if you were born sometime in the 80s and into supercars like most kids, you probably had a poster of a Countach on your wall.
However, the feature that made the Countach an icon was the exterior design itself. Angular, flat, asymmetrical, and hexagonal elements separated it from other supercars of that era. Still, it’s really the scissor doors that completely transformed Lamborghini and turned the Countach into an instant legend—nothing else could compare.
Surprisingly, bringing the Countach ‘Periscopio’ into the 21st century turned out to be a mountain to climb for the Sant’Agata Bolognese automaker. Not to worry for purists, though, as the old Countach inspires the new one in quite a few places.
The Countach LPi 800-4 has a low stance with large openings across the front fascia, including elements such as hood openings and square-ish headlights that hark back to the original. The similarities spill over to the sides, with two large NACA ducts feeding air into the engine and the classic window gills.
Over the tail, the Countach LPi 800-4 retains a design familiar to modern Lambos with the transparent engine bay and smoothly flowing lines from the roof to the integrated rear wing. It also gets a massive rear diffuser with four exhaust pipes sticking out of the bay and hexagonal LED taillights inspired by the Sián. Finally, hexagonal-shaped 20″ rims at the front & 21″ at the rear and wide Pirelli P Zero Corsa tires complement the overall stance of the reborn Countach.
Lamborghini also updated the interior to contemporary standards with red leather upholstery, contrasting with 80s style square stitching to keep the nostalgia alive. The leather and stitching are also visible on the sides of the central cockpit, surrounding the Countach logo. The driver can toggle all functions using airplane-style switches and the customary red flap start/stop engine button as other Lamborghinis.
Furthermore, the Countach LPi 800-4 gets an 8.4″ central touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support, plus a special ‘Stilo’ mode, describing the Countach’s history on screen. Also worth mentioning, the LPi 800-4 gets a photochromatic roof glass that changes color with the touch of a button.
At the heart of the Countach is the Aventador-derived 6.5L V12 is in its most potent form, producing 780 hp and 531 lb-ft of torque. However, the LPi 800-4 also features a mild-hybrid system with a 48V 34 hp electric motor hooked up to the gearbox (akin to the Sián), taking the total up to 814 hp! Such a power output enables the car to sprint to 60 mph in 2.8 secs, maxing out at 221 mph.
Unsurprisingly, the Countach LPi 800-4 will be a limited edition model, with only 112 examples produced and all of them have already been sold (so very very limited edition). The reborn supercar will be available in different paint schemes, including Heritage colors like Impact White, Giallo Countach, and Verde Medio, but also contemporary colors such as Viola Pasifae or Blu Uranus.
It’s interesting to see that Lamborghini seems to understand that no matter where it decides to go in the future, we purists will never forget past icons! What about a Diablo next?
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