The Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 is a

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produced by the Italian automotive manufacturer

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. Unveiled on 14 August 2021, the car is named after the original Countach which was first introduced 50 years prior. Based on the hybridized powertrain of the Sián FKP 37, 112 units are planned to be produced, the number referring to the LP 112 model designation used during development of the original Countach. Deliveries are due to start in early 2022; all 112 models had completely been sold out less than a week after being unveiled.

Specifications and performance

The Countach LPI 800-4 shares its underpinnings and mechanicals with the Sián FKP 37 which was unveiled in 2019. It utilizes the same carbon-fiber monocoque along with the same

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powertrain with a slightly decreased combined output of powering all four wheels. It is a combination of the longitudinally positioned (LP) naturally-aspirated 6.5-liter

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engine which in this case produces , along with a 48-volt

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producing an additional which is located inside the 7-speed automated manual transmission. Energy from the regenerative braking system is stored in a

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which is lighter than a traditional

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. The dry weight is , with the percentage split 43-57 front-to-rear. Lamborghini claimed the car is capable of acceleration in 2.8 seconds, in 8.6 seconds and a top speed of .

References

External links

Official website
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