Lamborghini Countach

By CarWhere Research · Updated November 5, 2026

The Lamborghini Countach is a mid-engine V12 supercar built from 1974 for 16 years, with 1,999 units produced. Its V12 grew from 4.0 liters and 375 CV in the LP400 to 5.2 liters and 455 CV in the Quattrovalvole. In 2021 Lamborghini revived the name for the Countach LPI 800-4 hybrid, limited to 112 units.

Years: 1974–1990; Countach LPI 800-4: 2022
Body: Two-door coupe with scissor doors
Production: 1,999 — Lamborghini states 1,999 original Countach were produced over a 16-year production life; the 2022 Countach LPI 800-4 was limited to 112 units.[1][3]

Lamborghini Countach specs

Lamborghini Countach output and performance as published by Lamborghini
Variant	Engine	Power	Torque	0–100 km/h	Top speed	Source
Countach LP400Rear-wheel drive	4.0-liter 60° V12, DOHC	375375 CV — metric horsepower (CV), as Lamborghini states it	—	—	—	[1][2]
Countach 5000 QuattrovalvoleRear-wheel drive	5.2-liter V12, four valves per cylinder	455455 CV (carbureted); Lamborghini lists 420 CV for the fuel-injected version — metric horsepower (CV), as Lamborghini states it	—	—	—	[1][2]
Countach LPI 800-4All-wheel drive	6.5-liter (6,498 cc) V12 plus 34 CV supercapacitor-fed electric motor	814814 CV (599 kW) combined at 8,500 rpm; V12 alone 780 CV (574 kW) — metric horsepower (CV), as Lamborghini states it	—	2.8 sec	—	[3]

Figures are Lamborghini's published numbers; acceleration is shown only in the form Lamborghini published it. "—" means no official figure was found.

Lamborghini Countach fuel economy

Lamborghini Countach EPA fuel economy estimates (mpg)
Model year	Variant	City	Highway	Combined	Source
1988	Countach (5.2 L V12, 5-speed manual)	6	10	7	[4]
2022	Aventador Countach (LPI 800-4)	9	16	11	[5]

Lamborghini Countach generations and years

Lamborghini Countach generations, years and key changes
Generation	Years	Notes
Countach LP400	1974–1978	First production version, 4.0-liter 375 CV V12, recognizable by the roof “periscope.” The LP500 prototype debuted at Geneva in 1971.[1][2]
Countach LP400 S	1978–1982	Wider wheel arches for new low-profile Pirelli tires; the rear wing was offered as an add-on.[2][1]
Countach 5000 S	1982–1985	Displacement rose to 4.8 liters with electronic ignition management and more torque.[2][1]
Countach 5000 Quattrovalvole and 25th Anniversary	1985–1990	5.2-liter four-valve V12 at 455 CV (420 CV injected). The 25th Anniversary of 1988 marked the company’s 25 years and used carbon fiber.[2][1]
Countach LPI 800-4	2022	Limited-series hybrid tribute with a 780 CV V12 and supercapacitor system, 814 CV combined; 112 units.[3]

Design and engineering

Carrozzeria Bertone drew the Countach’s wedge shape, and its scissor doors were a first for a production car in 1974. The V12 sat longitudinally behind the cabin with the gearbox ahead of it, almost between the seats.

The engine traced back to Giotto Bizzarrini’s 1963 V12, adapted for road use by Paolo Stanzani. Tires grew from 205/70 VR 14 fronts on the LP400 to 345/35 VR 15 rears on the Anniversario.[1]

Countach LPI 800-4 (2022)

The LPI 800-4 uses the hybrid system from the Sián: a supercapacitor and 34 CV electric motor that together weigh 34 kg (75 lb). Lamborghini quotes a 355 km/h maximum speed and 0–100 km/h in 2.8 seconds, with all-wheel drive, rear-wheel steering and magnetorheological dampers.

EPA rates the 2022 model, listed as the Aventador Countach, at 11 mpg combined.[3][5]

What to check before buying a used Countach

For an original 1974–1990 Countach, factory documentation matters most: Lamborghini Polo Storico can certify originality against the production archive. For the 2022 Countach LPI 800-4, confirm that the single NHTSA recall campaign covering its rear glass panels has been completed by a Lamborghini dealer before purchase.

Ask for Polo Storico certification
Lamborghini’s Polo Storico checks the originality of each component against the factory production files and issues a Certification of Authenticity.[6]
Confirm the version against the factory specification
Displacement and output changed by version (4.0, 4.8 and 5.2 liters), so the engine fitted should match the version claimed.[1][2]
Original parts availability
Lamborghini produces original spare parts for classic models, ordered through authorized dealers.[6]
LPI 800-4: rear glass recall 22V848000
Verify that a dealer inspected and, if needed, replaced the rear glass panels under NHTSA campaign 22V848000.[7]

Lamborghini Countach recalls

NHTSA safety recall campaigns that cover the Lamborghini Countach
Campaign	Reported	Subject	Scope	Units
22V848000	November 17, 2022	Rear Glass Panels May DetachA supplier error could let the rear glass panels detach. Dealers inspect and replace the panels as needed, free of charge (Lamborghini recall L734-R.01.22).	2022 Countach	9

From the U.S. DOT open-data recall dataset (NHTSA). Units are the vehicles the manufacturer reported as potentially affected, which can span several models. Recall repairs are free at an authorized dealer.

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Frequently asked questions

How many original Lamborghini Countach were made?

Lamborghini states that 1,999 Countach were produced during its 16-year production life, which began in 1974.

How much horsepower does a Countach have?

The LP400 had 375 CV from a 4.0-liter V12. The 5.2-liter Quattrovalvole reached 455 CV, or 420 CV in fuel-injected form.

What is the Countach LPI 800-4?

A limited hybrid Countach of 112 units, with a 780 CV V12 and a supercapacitor-fed electric motor for 814 CV combined.

What does the name Countach mean?

Lamborghini says it comes from an exclamation of amazement in Piedmontese dialect, prompted by the shape Bertone had drawn.

What fuel economy does the Countach get?

EPA rates the 1988 Countach at 6 mpg city, 10 highway and 7 combined, and the 2022 LPI 800-4 at 11 mpg combined.

Sources

Specifications, prices and production figures are as published by Lamborghini; recalls are from the U.S. DOT/NHTSA recall dataset and fuel economy from the EPA. CarWhere does not publish auction or market values for these cars.

Lamborghini History: Countach — Automobili Lamborghini
The history of Lamborghini: milestones — Automobili Lamborghini
Countach LPI 800-4 model page — Automobili Lamborghini
EPA fuel economy record: 1988 Countach (5.2 L V12, 5-speed manual) — U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA fuel economy record: 2022 Aventador Countach (LPI 800-4) — U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
Lamborghini Polo Storico (classics: archive, certification, restoration, parts) — Automobili Lamborghini
NHTSA recalls dataset (Lamborghini campaigns), DOT open data 6axg-epim — U.S. Department of Transportation / NHTSA
Recalls Data (NHTSA recall campaigns) — U.S. Department of Transportation open data

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