Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4: A Modern Icon
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Introduction
Automobili Lamborghini has unveiled the Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4, a limited future edition honoring the iconic status of the Countach. This model features revolutionary design and groundbreaking technology reimagined for the 21st century.
Car Design
The design of the car is inspired to meet the demands of future technology:
- Hybrid V12 engine with a 48-volt electric motor
- Supercapacitor technology
- 780 horsepower from the thermal unit
- 34 horsepower from the electric motor
Car Performance
The lines of the Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 are instantly recognizable, drawing from the heritage of the car that is considered the godfather of modern supercars and Lamborghini's design ethos. The modern version features an advanced V12 engine alongside Lamborghini's hybrid supercapacitor technology, maintaining the unique V12 experience and the distinct sound of the longitudinally mounted rear engine, originally developed for the Lamborghini Sián.
The engine delivers a combined maximum power output of 814 horsepower (approximately 800 as indicated in its name), with 780 horsepower generated from the thermal unit and 34 horsepower from the electric motor, powering the all-wheel-drive transmission.
Performance Specifications
- 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.8 seconds
- 0 to 200 km/h in 8.6 seconds
- Top speed of 355 km/h
CEO Statements
In this context, Stephan Winkelmann, the President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini, stated: "The Countach LPI 800-4 is an inspiring car for the present era, just as its predecessor was. As one of the most significant car icons, it not only embodies Lamborghini's advanced design and engineering principles but also represents our philosophy of reimagining the pinnacle of technology, achieving the unexpected and extraordinary. Most importantly, it embodies the 'legend of the dream.'"
The Countach LPI 800-4 pays homage to Lamborghini's legacy, but not in a retrospective manner. One can envision how the iconic Countach from the 1970s and 1980s could evolve into an elite super sports model in this decade. It supports Lamborghini's tradition of looking forward, exploring new design and technology pathways while celebrating the genetic heritage of our brand. It is the Lamborghini that instinctively expresses the enduring and emotional power of the brand: to always be inspiring, exciting to see and hear, and most importantly, to drive."
