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Lamborghini Countach LP400
#27 • Italy • 1974 - 1990 • Supercar / Hypercar

Lamborghini Countach LP400

The Quintessential Bedroom Poster Supercar

The Lamborghini Countach LP400 is globally revered as a definitive milestone in automotive history. Featuring a 3.9L - 5.2L Bizzarrini V12 delivering 375 - 455 HP, it achieved an illustrious legacy of the quintessential bedroom poster supercar.

Technical Specifications

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Key Highlights

  • Marcello Gandini's razor-sharp wedge design with scissor doors
  • Pioneered the modern forward-cockpit angular aesthetic
  • The definitive poster on every youth's bedroom wall in the 70s & 80s

Development History & Cultural Legacy

The development of the Lamborghini Countach LP400 (1974 - 1990) represents a watershed moment for Lamborghini and the automotive industry. Engineered in Italy during the 1970s-1980s, this machine pushed the boundaries of speed, styling, and engineering. Its 3.9L - 5.2L Bizzarrini V12 paired with a 5-speed manual with exposed gate allowed it to reach 295 km/h with breathtaking acceleration (5.4s 0-100 km/h). Over the decades, it won countless accolades, inspired generations of drivers, and permanently cemented its reputation as a world-renowned icon.

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