Performance Review: Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 6.5 V12 - [2021]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Lamborghini Countach Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 6.5 V12 is the 7 speed / Paddle Shift version and was first brought out in 2021. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2021 McMurtry Speirling Goodwood and the 2021 Rimac Nevera 1888bhp Electric AWD.This particular Lamborghini Countach has a 6498cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 12 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V12's includes the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Coupe 6.5 V12

The Countach shares its Petrol V12 engine configuration with the likes of the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Coupe 6.5 V12 and the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Countach's All Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1595 kgs (3516 lbs) this makes the Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 6.5 V12 in the same weight category as the 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera T 3.0 Turbo PDK 992 or the give or take 50kg.

The Lamborghini Countach shares the same bhp with the 2023 Aston-Martin Valour 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (759 bhp)

In terms of power the 6498cc 48V V12 engine produces 769 bhp (573 kW) @ 8500 rpm similar to the 2023 Aston-Martin Valour 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (759 bhp) or the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo (786 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V12 throws out 531 lb-ft (719.9 Nm) @ 6750 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 BMW X5 M Competition 4.4 Turbo F95 (553 lb-ft) or the 2023 Lamborghini Revuelto 6.5 V12 Petrol Hybrid (535 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Lamborghini Countach you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2019 Ferrari F8 Spider 3.9 V8 Bi Turbo (507.1 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Lamborghini Countach.

The Lamborghini Countach has a Power to weight ratio of 482.1 bhp per ton and 332.9 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2021 Countach competing with the 2019 Ferrari F8 Spider 3.9 V8 Bi Turbo (507.1 bhp per ton) or the 2019 Ferrari F8 Tributo 3.9 V8 Bi Turbo (507.1 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Lamborghini Countach generating around 332.9 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2017 Porsche 911 GT2 RS (357.9 lb-ft per ton) or the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo (357.2 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 2.70 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 2.8 secs, this made the Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 6.5 V12 as fast as the 2023 McLaren 750S Spider 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (2.70 secs) the 2023 McLaren 750S 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (2.70 secs) the 2022 Pagani Huayra Codalunga 6.0 V12 Twin-Turbo Long Tail (2.70 secs) the or the 2021 Ferrari 812 Competizione 6.5L V12 (2.70 secs). This Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 6.5 V12 is also faster than the 2022 Ferrari 296 GTS 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid (2.80 secs) the 2022 Ferrari 296 GTS Assetto 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid (2.80 secs) the 2022 Mercedes AMG One 1.6 V6 Turbo Hybrid (2.80 secs) the and the 2021 Lamborghini Aventador LP 780-4 Ultimae Roadster 6.5 V12 (2.80 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Countach and the 2015 Porsche Cayman GT4 3.8 981

When talking about the performance of the Lamborghini Countach on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 10.21 secs @ 134.0 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2015 Porsche Cayman GT4 3.8 981 (10.17 secs), the 2010 Mercedes S Class 65 AMG (10.17 secs), and the 2020 BMW 3 Series M3 3.0 Bi Turbo G80 (10.17 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2021 version of the Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 6.5 V12 has a maximum speed of 221mph.

Top Speed of the 2021 Countach equals the 2017 Zenvo TS1 GT 5.8 V8 10th Anniversary (233 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2021 Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 6.5 V12 then how about the 2017 Zenvo TS1 GT 5.8 V8 10th Anniversary (233 mph), the 2011 Zenvo ST1 7.0 V8 (233 mph), or the 2009 Zenvo ST1 7.0 V8 (233 mph).

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