Lamborghini Countach

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The Lamborghini Countach LP400 S is a mid-engined high-performance sports car produced by Italian car manufacturer Lamborghini from 1974 to 1990. Designed by Marcello Gandini, its design pioneered and popularized the wedge-shaped, sharply angled look popular in many high-performance sports cars. It also popularized the "cab forward" design concept, which pushes the passenger compartment forward to accommodate a larger engine. It is powered by a 4.8L L406 V12 mated to a 5-speed synchromesh manual. The LP400 S was a refinement of the original LP400; although it had a less powerful engine, the car had fiberglass wheel extensions and other exterior changes. The Countach could be ordered with an optional rear wing which improved high-speed stability decreased top speed; most buyers ordered the wing. Production of the LP 400S ended in 1982; 237 were produced.

This die-cast model is based on the LP400 S model, released in 1978. [The tampos on some versions indicate "LP500 S" which was released in 1982.] Though the engine was slightly downgraded from the previous LP400 model (355 hp (261 kW)), the most radical changes were in the exterior, where the tires were replaced with 345/35R15 Pirelli P7 tyres; the widest tyres available on a production car at the time, and fiberglass wheel arch extensions were added, giving the car the fundamental look it kept until the end of its production run. An optional V-shaped spoiler was available over the rear deck, which, while improving high-speed stability, reduced the top speed by at least 16 km/h (10 mph). Most owners ordered the wing.

Early castings of the die-cast model have the wing molded separately from the body. There must have been assembly or tool and die issues, because the wing was later integrated into the body, making it one piece.

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The Lamborghini Countach has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:

Col #	Year	Series	Color	Tampo	Base Color / Type	Window Color	Interior Color	Wheel Type	Toy #	Country	Notes
60	1988	Speed Fleet	White	None	White / Metal	Smoke	Red	UH	4384	Malaysia
	1988	Color Racers	Beige / Pink	Dual White & Blue rally stripes, Red "31" on hood, Beige "31", Red & White stripes, Blue "Countach" on sides	ZAMAC	Issue variations Blue tint & Smoke tint	N/A	BW	7275 (Single Pack) 5607 (3 Pack)	Malaysia	Appears in Automagic Single Pack as well (7275) Automagic 2pk (1420) Appears in a Color Racers Single & 3 Pack
60	1989	Speed Fleet	White	Red, Blue & Yellow "Lamborghini" logo on hood, red & blue stripes & “LP500S COUNTACH” on sides.	White / Metal	Black	Red	UH	3794	Malaysia
60	1989	Mainline	White	Red & Blue "LP500S COUNTACH" on sides.	White / Metal	Black	Red	UH	3794	Malaysia
60	1989	Mainline	White	Red & Blue "LP500S COUNTACH" on sides.	White / Metal	Black	Red	Gold UH	3794	Malaysia	International
	1989	Park 'n Plates	Red	None	Red / Metal	Clear	White	UH	9222	Malaysia	International Only
	1990	Automagic II	Purple	None	ZAMAC	Turquoise	White	BW	2255	Malaysia	Came with an Ice Pen
	1990	Automagic II	Dark Purple	None	ZAMAC	Tinted (Black)	White	BW	2255	Malaysia	Came with an Ice Pen
	1990	Mainline	White	Red & Blue "Countach" sides	White / Metal	Black	Red	UH	3794	Malaysia
	1991	Racers 5-Pack	White	Red & Blue "Countach" sides	White / Metal	Black	Red	Gold UH		Malaysia
5pk	1993	25th Anniversary Exotic 5-Pack	Gray	None	Gray / Metal	Clear	Red	UH	4384	Malaysia	5-pack Only
232	1993	Mainline	Red	White, Black "Countach"	Red / Metal	Tinted (Black)	Black	UH	4384	Malaysia
	1993	Revealers	White	Black, Red, Yellow, coins	White / Metal	Black tint	Red	Lime UH	4384	Malaysia
	1993	Revealers	Metallic Silver	Black, Red & Yellow coins	Metallic Silver / Metal	Black tint	Red	UH Lime	4384	Malaysia
	1993	Revealers	Bright Pink	Black, Red, Yellow, coins	ZAMAC	Black tint	Black	UH Pink	4384	Malaysia
	1993	Revealers	Gold (Chrome)	N/A	Gold / Metal	Smoked Tint	Tan	UH Gold		Malaysia	Gold Token 1st Prize Less than 1000 total were ever issued
	1993	Color FX: Wild Cruisers	Steel Blue (cold)/White (warm)	Pink, Green, & Black three-headed snake deco on hood & roof	Midnight Blue / Metal	Clear	Green	UH	11049	Malaysia	Plastic body
232	1994	Gold Medal Speed	Red	White, Black "Countach"	Red / Metal	Tinted (Black)	Tan	UH Gold	13577	Malaysia
	1995	Tony's Pizza Promotional	Red	None	Red / Metal	Tinted (Black)	Black	UH	4384	Malaysia	Baggie Only Mail in
232	1996	Mainline	White	None	White / Metal	Black	Red	5DOT	4384	Malaysia
232	1996	Mainline	White	None	White / Metal	Clear	Red	5DOT	4384	Malaysia
429	1996	Treasure Hunts	Fluorescent Orange	Black trim details, Gold HW Logo on windshield	Fluorescent Orange / Plastic	Clear	Tan	PC6	15075	Malaysia
429	1996	Treasure Hunts	Fluorescent Orange	Black trim details, Gold HW Logo on windshield	Fluorescent Orange / Plastic	Clear	Tan	PC5	15075	Malaysia	Ultra Rare
	1997	Street Racers
	2011	The Hot Ones	Orange	Black & silver stripes, "Lamborghini" on doors	ZAMAC	Orange	Silver	HO	W1552	Thailand	Base code(s): D35, D37
	2011	The Hot Ones	Orange	Black & silver stripes, "Lamborghini" on doors	ZAMAC	Orange	Silver	HO "The Hot Ones" White stripe	W1552	Thailand	Chase Base code(s): E27
	2017	Lamborghini 1/8	Red	Detailed headlights, Black stripe on sides	Red / Metal	Smoke	Black	Gold 5SP	DWF24	Thailand	Base code(s): J52, K09, K10

Lamborghini Countach

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