Thanks for the replies ... and I do agree, the Countach had two shades : red over tan and this white on white ... and they both look stunning.
Again, what is the difference from LP400 and LP500(0)?
Ok, have a seat ... history lesson guys :
LP5000 (1971) the original, yellow prototype, after massive modifications (large air intake boxes on the shoulders, crudely inserted Naca ducts on the side) this car's life came to an end at Mira during crash testing ... so sad !
LP400 (1974 - 1978) was the original production version, narrow body, no wings or deep chin bumpers and tires that were too narrow to offer enough roadholding for the power
LP400 S (1978 - 1982) ... the Countach matured : massive Pirelli P7 345mm wheels at the back, big wheel arch extensions, deep front spoiler ... but no rear wing initially ... it became an option later on ... the LP400 S development was partially funded by Walter Wolf who insisted on these big wheels with their modified suspension for his 'custom' cars, the very first LP400 S models received outrageously expensive Campagnolo wheels like those found on the Silhouette and the Bravo prototype, 13x15 inch at the rear, almost square ! Later on cheaper OZ wheels with a smooth design were mounted and the drive height was raised to avoid costly repairs to the front bumper/spolier.
LP500 S (1982 - 1985) basically about the same car as the last of the LP400 S models, but now with a 5-Liter engine ... to keep up with the Ferrari BB512i ... this one left the factory with the rear wing most of the time.
LP500 Quattrovalvole (1985-1988) ... some more refinements on the interior, much better air conditioning that actually worked now, and naturally the more powerful QV engine, we've all seen those 16valves stickers on Golf and Escort models ... this baby had 48 valves
... it was Lamborghini's answer to the TestaRossa in fact ... 610 units built making it the most successful Countach at that time ...
25th Anniversary (1988 - 1990) in fact a re-styled QV model, they made it look smoother and used slats on the intakes ... like the TestaRossa, not all Lamborghini fans loved this 'toned down' styling actually, but still it outsold every Countach version before it with 675 units ... so much for a 'limited edition' as it was originally introduced. In fact this Celebration (as it was also called) model was not supposed to be built ... in 1988 when the company was founded 25 years ago, the Diablo should have been ready, but with Chrysler taking over in April '87 the original plans for the Diablo were scrapped and they started all over (the Cizeta Moroder V16 looks a lot like the Diablo should have looked) so they didn't finish a new model in time, Horacio Pagani (yes the same one who builds the Zonda) quickly designed a mildly modified body onto the QV basics .... a new model without the hassle of certification and regulations.
