Vehicle Description
1989 Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary Edition
VIN: ZA9CA05A4KLA12514
An icon of automotive design, the Lamborghini Countach rewrote the
rules by which all supercars where measured. This 9,429-mile 25th
Anniversary edition expresses Horatio Pagani's interpretation of
the striking Marcello Gandini design.
A very well kept collector car, in 2007, at 14,463 km, the Countach
had its complete fuel system refurbished from the gas tank to the
fuel injectors, as well as the brake calipers rebuilt and brake
system restored, and a new alternator and climate control module
installed representing over $10,000 worth of work.
Since arriving at Canepa the Countach has been completely
cosmetically detailed and mechanically serviced. The engine was
tuned, and every mechanical system in the car was evaluated and
repaired if necessary. Over 200 hours was spent on the exterior and
interior detailing alone. No expense was spared on this low mileage
car, and the Countach has received anything required to bring it to
100% condition.
As it sits now the Countach is impeccable both mechanically and
cosmetically. And for those who miss the rear wing, have no fear
... the car comes with its original rear wing in excellent
condition, and ready to be reinstalled if wished.
About the 25th Anniversary Countach
5167 cc V12 with Bosch K-Jetronic Fuel Injection
Horsepower: 425
Torque: 369 ft/lb
0-62 mph: 4.9 seconds
Top Speed: 183.3 mph
Named to honor the company's twenty-fifth anniversary, the 25th
Anniversary Countach was mechanically very similar to the 5000QV
but sported much changed styling courtesy of Horatio Pagani. The
rear air boxes were restyled and enlarged, while the vents behind
them were changed so that they ran front to back instead of side to
side. In addition, a new air dam and side skirting, both with air
intakes, were fitted, and the taillights were restyled to be
narrower, with body-colored panels replacing the upper and lower
parts of the previous large taillights.
In total over 500 subtle changes and improvements were made to the
Countach for the Anniversary Edition. The styling changes were
striking on the 17 year old design, and had the added benefit of
improved the engine's cooling, a problem the powerful Countach had
always struggled with. Less visibly under the skin the chassis
received much updating for improved handling. The chassis was
developed on the road extensively by none other than 3-time World
Rally Driving Champion Sandro Munari.
The interior also received modifications. The door panels were
mildly restyled and the window cranks disappeared in favor of
electric window lifts. The seats were changed, and were more
comfortable and had power reclining seatbacks. The steering wheel
was replaced and a new more powerful air conditioner was installed.
New more powerful sound insulation was also added.
The Anniversary or "Anniversario" was given new 2 piece forged
alloy OZ rims, whose rears featured 345/35R15 tires; the widest
tires ever available on a production car at the time.
The Anniversary is now widely regarded as the best road going
Countach in terms of handling & reliability. The Anniversary was
produced from 1988 to 1990 when it was finally replaced by the
Lamborghini Diablo.
VIN Decode:
Z-Europe
A-Italy
9-Small Manufacturer
C-Countach
A-USA
0-Coupe
5-5.2L V12 VVT
A-Features: Active Restraints
4-North American VIN Check Digit
K-1989
L-Plant (Sant'Agata Bolognese - Bologna Italia)
A12-Automobili Lamborghini
514 - Serial Number
Odometer at 15174 Kilometers = 9429 miles
