Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 explained

Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4
Manufacturer:Lamborghini
Production:2022 (112 units)
Assembly:Italy: Sant'Agata Bolognese
Class:Sports car (S)
Body Style:2-door coupe
Layout:Rear mid-engine, all-wheel drive
Doors:Scissor
Designer:Mitja Borkert[1]
Engine:6.50NaN0 L539 V12
Motor:48-volt
Drivetrain:Mild hybrid
Transmission:7-speed single clutch ISR automated manual
Powerout: [2]
Wheelbase:27001NaN1[3]
Length:48701NaN1
Width:20991NaN1
Height:11391NaN1
Weight:1595kg (3,516lb) (dry)

The Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 is a limited-production mid-engine hybrid-electric sports car produced by the Italian automotive manufacturer Lamborghini and designed by its head of design Mitja Borkert. Unveiled on 14 August 2021, the car is inspired and named after the original Countach which was first introduced 50 years prior. Based on the hybridized powertrain of the Sián FKP 37, 112 units are planned to be produced, the number referring to the LP 112 model designation used during development of the original Countach.[4] [5]

All 112 units had been sold less than a week after the model was unveiled. Customer deliveries commenced in early 2022.[6]

Specifications and performance

The Countach LPI 800-4 shares its underpinnings and mechanicals with the Sián FKP 37 which was unveiled in 2019. It utilizes the same carbon-fiber monocoque along with the same mild hybrid powertrain with a slightly decreased combined output of powering all four wheels.[7] It is a combination of the longitudinally positioned (LP) naturally-aspirated 6.5-liter V12 engine which in this case produces, along with a 48-volt electric motor producing an additional which is located inside the 7-speed automated manual transmission. Energy from the regenerative braking system is stored in a supercapacitor which is lighter than a traditional lithium-ion battery.[8] The dry weight is, with the percentage split 43-57 front-to-rear.[9]

Lamborghini claimed the car is capable of acceleration in 2.8 seconds, NaN0NaN0 in 8.6 seconds and a top speed of .[10] [11]

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Notes and References

  1. Why Lamborghini Decided to Bring Back the Countach . Duff . Mike . . 13 August 2021 . 14 August 2021.
  2. Web site: Countach LPI 800-4. 2021-08-17. Lamborghini. en.
  3. Web site: 2021-08-13. The Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 is unveiled today at The Quail. 2021-08-14. SNAP TASTE. en-US.
  4. Web site: 2021-08-13. Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 Goes Back To The Future As A Sian-Based 21st Century Supercar. 2021-08-14. Carscoops. en-US.
  5. Web site: Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 revealed, basically a retro Sian. 2021-08-14. Autoblog. en.
  6. https://www.thesupercarblog.com/one-of-the-first-lamborghini-countach-lpi-800-4s-delivered-in-germany/ Tushar Kelshikar, 16 April 2022, One of the first Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4s delivered in Germany, www.thesupercarblog.com
  7. Web site: Countach LPI 800-4. 2021-08-17. Lamborghini. en.
  8. Web site: 2021-08-13. Guess who's back: all hail the new Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4. 2021-08-14. Top Gear. en.
  9. Web site: Lamborghini Countach reborn as 803-hp hybrid supercar. 2021-08-14. Motor Authority. en.
  10. Web site: 2021-08-13. 2022 Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 First Look: A Retro Remastering of a Disco Classic. 2021-08-14. MotorTrend. en.
  11. Web site: New Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 is retro hyper-hybrid. 2021-08-14. Autocar. en.