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Would A Big Rear Wing And Retro Wheels Fix The New Lamborghini Countach For You?

While traditionalists may not like the idea of Lamborghini reviving the famed Countach name with a limited-run model based on the Sian, there’s no denying that the exterior design of the car is eye-catching. But is that enough for such a storied nameplate?

In designing the 2022 Countach LPI 800-4, Lamborghini (much to our surprise) didn’t go all out in replicating later Countach models such as the LP5000 QV and 25th Anniversary Edition and instead looked to the playbook of the original LP4000. That means the Countach LPI 800-4 lacks a rear wing.

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Curious about how the new car would look with design elements inspired by later Countach models, YouTuber TheSketchMonkey got to work with tweaking its design and making it all the more eye-catching.

In recreating this modern-day Countach, some minor tweaks were made to the front fascia. Most notably, the headlights were shifted down in a move that, to our eyes, radically improves the design of the car. The designer then equipped the supercar with classic phone dial wheels that act as the perfect throwback to the glory years of the Countach.

Elsewhere, the car’s side skirts have been modified with some new vents and, most importantly, a fixed rear wing has also been fitted. While these alterations may not seem all that significant, they drastically alter the design of the car and bring it somewhat closer to the original.

Is this how the Countach LPI 800-4 should have looked all along? Let us know in the comments below.

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1982 Lamborghini Countach LP400 S Is The Epitome Of What Supercars Are All About

Few vehicles better define the term ‘supercar’ quite like the Lamborghini Countach and collectors out there will be pleased to know that a rare example is looking for a new home.

This Countach is a 1982 LP400 S model and was sold new in the Middle East before being exported to the United States in the early 1990s. In 1994, it was seized by the DEA and sold at an auction. The seller has owned the car since 1997 and while it has been driven 65,000 km (~40,000 miles), it is still in good condition.

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Lamborghini produced just 237 examples of the Countach LP400 S, including 82 Series III cars like this one. This example is painted in red and sits on 15-inch ‘phone-dial’ alloy wheels that measure 8.5-inch wide at the front and 12-inch wide at the rear and are wrapped in 205/50 front and 345/35 rear Pirelli tires.

The cabin features bucket seats clad in tan leather and contrasting the black carpets and black dashboard. The Bring A Trailer listing notes that the headliner has been replaced and the car retains standard equipment including the air conditioning and Blaupunkt AM/FM/cassette stereo system.

As standard, the car came with a 3.9-liter 60-degree V12. However, this Countach had its engine removed and rebuilt in May 2019. It is now equipped with 84 mm pistons and liners, a revised crankshaft, and a 66 mm stroke, meaning it displaces 4.4-liters. Coupled to this engine is a five-speed manual transaxle gearbox driving the rear wheels.

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