The Countach is one of Lamborghini's most iconic and recognizable vehicles. It was produced between 1974 and 1990, succeeding the Miura and preceding the Diablo. Marcello Gandini of Bertone originally designed the Countach. The example shown above is either a LP500 S/5000 S or LP5000 QV model, made between 1982 and 1988. Behind the seats of the LP500 S is a 4.8-liter V12 with 370 horsepower and 308 lb-ft of torque, while the 5000 QV makes 449 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque from its 5.2-liter V12. The Countach LP500 S can launch from 0 to 60 mph in 5.2 seconds and reach a top speed of 182 mph. The 5000 QV can do the same in 4.8 seconds and 185 mph, respectively. The only gearbox available with the Countach is a five-speed manual. In the US, the Countach was fitted with enlarged front and rear bumpers to comply with safety regulations at the time it was in production. However, many Countach owners had these enlarged bumpers removed because the bumpers ruined the overall design and aerodynamics of the vehicle. This was also the case for several European exotics imported to the States in the 1980s, not just the Countach. On each side of every Countach, there are four side windows, and only the bottom center window opens partially. Its mirrors can be adjusted manually from the exterior since it would be difficult to do so from the interior. The exposed front lights aren't what you would think; they house the parking lights and turn signals, while the popup headlights are located right above them. The rear window of the Countach is so tiny that it is recommended that drivers open their door and stick their heads out of the vehicle when driving it in reverse. Used Countach examples can be had in the $300k-$500k range. Although it may seem difficult to drive, the Lamborghini Countach is one of the coolest cars of its heyday.
