Title:
Lamborghini Countach
Description:
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.
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.
Year:
1993
Brand:
Hot Wheels
Model:
Countach
Color:
Red w/White, Black ”Countach”
Series:
Mainline
Type of Vehicle:
2 Door Italian Luxury Sports Car
Type of Wheels:
UH
Toy Number:
4553-0610
Collector Number:
232
Asst. Number:
09891
Model Number:
4553
Case:
Original
Scale:
1:64
Country:
Malaysia
Date Added:
2018-06-08 16:36:57
Automatic Estimated Value:
~$10.00
Automatic Estimated Date:
2025-12-10
Date Added:
2018-06-08 16:36:57
