Vehicle Description
1987 Lamborghini Countach The Lamborghini Countach is perhaps the
most iconic supercar of the last 30 years. It decorated the walls
of a generation of young car fans in a poster known to most, and it
helped define an era of supercar excess. Several decades later, it
is certainly still the stuff of exotic car dreams for many car
aficionados. The Bertone-designed legend grew ever more extravagant
as engineers sought various measures aimed at keeping it pinned to
the road in response to the ever-increasing power output from its
refined V-12 powertrain. Bored-out to 5.2-liters for 1985, the V-12
was also given four valves per cylinder, for a total of 48, hence
the moniker Quattrovalvole. European-specification Countach models
gained six Weber downdraft carburetors located on the top of the
engine, rather than from the side, while North American models
received Bosch's K-Jetronic fuel injection system. The V-12 engine
is paired with a five-speed manual transmission. The shift
mechanism is gated for smooth and accurate gear changes that are
essential for maximizing the cars speed potentials. The Countach
Quattrovalvole received small bodywork changes in late 1987; new
streaked sills incorporating rear brake cooling vents were added.
The interior was now equipped with central-locking, modified heater
controls and much improved ventilation. The huge rear wing could
still be ordered on the Quattrovalvole, and few Countach left the
factory without one. The truth is that the Countach does not suffer
from aerodynamic lift at high speeds, so the rear wing was not a
necessity, but added a great deal of conversation to the design and
the car being immediately recognizable to all but a few. The wing
was an expensive option at about $5,000, but with the increased
drag created a slightly lower top speed. This exhilarating car has
been in the same family since new and is presented in original
condition, with less than 10,000 miles displayed on the odometer.
This Countah is finished in a sinister black paint with an
exquisite biscuit-toned leather interior. This example is reported
to be exceptional. Attractively equipped with the classic phone
dial-style alloy wheels and tall rear spoiler, air conditioning,
Alpine AM/FM stereo radio with cassette, tinted glass, remote
mirrors, driving lights and power four-wheel disc brakes. Present
are the books that include warranty and maintenance information.
Additionally there is the drivers handbook, owners manual and parts
catalog binder. Documentation includes the original window sticker
and service record from October 1989, as well as September, October
and December of 2008.