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Lamborghini Countach LP500S

Bodywork

type 2S FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 85.50 mm × 69.00 mm 3.37 in × 2.72 in
Cylinders V-12 in 60.0° ve
Displace 4.8 litre 4754 cc (290.107 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 24 valves in total
Engine construction light alloy block & head
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 9.20:1
Fuel system 6 We 45 DCOE carbs
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 5.60 s
0-100 mph 12.90 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 274 km/h (170 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 253.38 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1086.4 kPa (157.6 psi)
Specific torque 86.45 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 7
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.24
Unitary capacity 396.17 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2450 mm
wheelbase 96.5 in
Length (milimeters) 4140 mm
Length (inches) 163 in
Width (milimeters) 2000 mm
Width (inches) 78.7 in
Height (milimeters) 1070 mm
Height (inches) 42.1 in
L:W ratio 1.69
Ground clearance (milimeters) 125 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 4.9 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1480 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3263 lb
Weight distribuiton 41.30 %
Fuel capacity (litres)
Fuel capacity (UK Ga)
Fuel capacity (US Gal)

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Mid
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock 3.200
Turning circle 13.00 m
Tyres Pirelli P7 205/50 VR 15
Wheels 8.5 x 15
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S
Brake ∅ 300 mm
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio 0.71
Final drive ratio 4.09

General information

RAC rating 54.4
Number made 323
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1982 Lamborghini Countach LP500S PDF Manual
Designer Bertone
Year 1982

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