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| Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 | |
|---|---|
| Name | Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 |
| Manufacturer | Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. |
| Production | 2022 (limited) |
| Assembly | Sant'Agata Bolognese, Italy |
| Designer | Mitja Borkert |
| Class | Sports car |
| Body style | 2-door coupé |
| Layout | Rear mid-engine, all-wheel drive |
| Engine | 6.5 L L539 V12 + 48 V hybrid system |
| Power | 802 PS |
| Transmission | 7-speed ISR automated manual |
| Wheelbase | 2665 mm |
| Length | 4740 mm |
| Width | 2030 mm |
| Height | 1120 mm |
Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 is a limited-production sports car released by Automobili Lamborghini in 2022 as a modern reinterpretation of the original Countach from the 1970s and 1980s. Built in Sant'Agata Bolognese, it combines a naturally aspirated V12 with a mild hybrid 48-volt system to produce 802 PS and all-wheel drive, aiming to fuse heritage styling with contemporary performance. The model was unveiled amid industry interest in neo-classic revivals and collector-focused limited editions.
The Countach LPI 800-4 project was developed under Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. leadership following precedents set by model revivals and heritage projects from Ferrari S.p.A., Porsche AG, Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings plc, Bugatti Rimac, and McLaren Automotive. Internal strategy aligned with initiatives from Stephan Winkelmann's tenure and executive planning teams working with Volkswagen Group oversight, leveraging engineering resources shared across Audi AG subsidiaries and coordination with suppliers such as Brembo S.p.A., Pirelli S.p.A., and Magneti Marelli. Design director Mitja Borkert collaborated with external coachbuilders and heritage consultants familiar with prototypes like the Lamborghini Countach LP500 S, Lamborghini Countach LP400 Periscopio, and concept studies shown at events such as the Geneva Motor Show and Monterey Car Week. The program responded to collector demand and market signals observed in auctions at Gooding & Company, RM Sotheby's, and Bonhams.
Exterior styling deliberately references signature features from the original Countach designed by Marcello Gandini at Bertone S.p.A., including a low-slung wedge profile, scissor doors associated with Giorgio Giugiaro-era innovations, and angular wheel arches similar to coachbuilt prototypes displayed at Turin Motor Show and Paris Motor Show. The Countach LPI 800-4's silhouette nods to the Countach LP400 and Countach 5000 Quattrovalvole while incorporating contemporary elements found on models like the Lamborghini Aventador SVJ and Lamborghini Sian FKP 37. Exterior components were refined in wind tunnel sessions alongside teams that have worked for Mercedes-AMG GmbH and BMW M GmbH, producing a mix of retro cues and modern materials such as carbon fiber panels employed by Dallara Automobili and Marchesini Group wheels. Colorways and liveries were revealed at events tied to Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance and heritage exhibitions organized by Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este.
The powertrain combines a naturally aspirated 6.5-litre V12 derived from Lamborghini's V12 lineage used in the Aventador family with a 48-volt electric motor integrated in a mild-hybrid architecture similar to systems developed by Bosch GmbH and Continental AG. Total output of 802 PS drives an all-wheel-drive system adapted from Lamborghini's ISR and Haldex-influenced torque distribution strategies used across Volkswagen Group high-performance programs. Transmission duties are handled by a 7-speed ISR automated manual developed with engineering partners who previously collaborated on gearboxes for Audi Sport and Lamborghini Huracán. Performance figures were benchmarked against contemporaries such as the Ferrari 812 Superfast, McLaren 720S, and Porsche 911 Turbo S, targeting sub-3.0-second 0–100 km/h times and top speeds in excess of 350 km/h under testing performed at circuits including Nürburgring Nordschleife and Autodromo Nazionale Monza.
The chassis employs a carbon fiber monocoque and aluminum subframes produced with suppliers including Carbon Revolution and Alcantara S.p.A. for interior surfaces, benefiting from structural research also used in projects with Red Bull Advanced Technologies and Dallara. Suspension geometry features pushrod-actuated dampers and adjustable anti-roll systems echoing solutions from Formula One programs and high-performance road cars from Lotus Cars Limited. Aerodynamic development occurred in collaboration with wind tunnel facilities formerly used by Sauber Engineering and included active aerodynamic elements inspired by the Lamborghini Huracán STO and active aero research conducted with MIT-associated research groups. Brake systems were specified with carbon-ceramic rotors engineered by Brembo S.p.A. and calipers tuned for circuit and road operation.
Interior appointments blend retro motifs with modern connectivity, utilizing Alcantara, leather, and carbon fiber trim, drawing on craftsmanship traditions shared with Poltrona Frau S.p.A. and bespoke programs run by Zagato. Instrumentation integrates a digital driver display and infotainment features developed with partners such as Harman International Industries and Magneti Marelli, while driver aids and chassis control systems leverage control units and software stacks from Bosch GmbH and Continental AG. Safety and homologation testing referenced standards enforced by regulatory bodies including European Union type-approval procedures and crash protocols similar to those applied in programs run by Euro NCAP.
Lamborghini announced a strictly limited run reminiscent of collectors' editions produced by firms like Pininfarina, Pagani Automobili S.p.A., and Koenigsegg Automotive AB. Production was confined to Sant'Agata Bolognese with a unit count designed to maximize exclusivity, and pricing positioned in the ultra-luxury segment comparable to offerings from Ferrari and Aston Martin special projects, with allocations through Lamborghini's dealer network and bespoke commissions handled by Lamborghini's Polo Storico department. Delivery and ownership transfer practices drew upon auction verification processes at RM Sotheby's and concierge services common to owners of Bugatti Chiron and Rolls-Royce Phantom.
Press and collectors evaluated the Countach LPI 800-4 alongside revival models from Ferrari SP series and Pagani Zonda HP Barchetta, noting its balance of homage and modern engineering in coverage by publications such as Top Gear, Autocar, Car and Driver, and Motor Trend. The model influenced discussions at automotive symposiums hosted by Goodwood Festival of Speed and heritage panels at Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este about neo-classic reinterpretations and collector markets tracked by Barrett-Jackson and RM Sotheby's. Its legacy is tied to Lamborghini's historical lineage including the Miura, Diablo, Murciélago, and Gallardo, and it stands as a case study in limited-run strategy within the high-performance sector alongside firms represented at Monterey Car Week.