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Lamborghini Countach

ClassicLamborghini
455 hp
Horsepower
1500 kg
Weight
RWD
Drivetrain
1988
Year

Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary (Classic)

The Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary is the most developed and iconic evolution of Lamborghini’s legendary wedge-shaped supercar. As the final, most refined Countach variant, it blends outrageous 1980s design with a big-displacement V12 and old-school rear-wheel-drive drama.

Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)

  • Powertrain: 5.2L naturally aspirated 60° V12, mid-mounted, longitudinal

  • Total Output: ~455 hp

  • Redline: ~7,000 rpm

  • Transmission: 5-speed manual

  • Weight: ~1,500 kg

  • Dimensions: ~4,140 mm long × 2,000 mm wide × 1,070 mm tall | Wheelbase ~2,450 mm

  • Tires: Performance road tires on period-style wheels

  • Brakes: Ventilated discs with 4-piston calipers

  • Layout: Mid-engine, rear-wheel drive

In the Simulator Feel

The Countach 25th Anniversary is a raw, demanding, and gloriously mechanical supercar that feels every bit like a legend from the analog era. It has a heavy, rear-biased character, a long wheelbase, and a chassis that asks for commitment rather than finesse. Compared to modern exotics, it’s less forgiving and much more alive at the limit — a car that rewards smooth hands, patience, and respect for its weight transfer.

Engine & Sound: The carb-fed V12 delivers a deep, exotic wail that builds into a hard-edged high-rpm scream. It’s not a turbocharged punch machine — instead, the power arrives progressively, with a dramatic surge as the revs climb. The sound is one of the Countach’s greatest traits: mechanical, raw, and unmistakably Italian.

Handling Characteristics:

  • Cornering: Stable in a straight line, but requires patience on turn-in. It can understeer on entry before rotating as the rear settles.

  • Traction: Respectable for a classic V12, but the rear tires can be overwhelmed if you apply too much throttle too early.

  • Braking: Strong by period standards, though it still asks for earlier braking points than modern supercars.

  • Top Speed: Very quick in a straight line, with the long gearing and V12 pull making it feel special on fast circuits.

Driving Style Tip: Drive it clean and deliberately. Let the car settle before asking for big steering inputs, and roll into throttle rather than stabbing it. It shines on faster, flowing tracks where its power and stability can outweigh its age.

Livery & Aesthetics: The Countach is pure poster-car fantasy — low, wide, angular, and instantly recognizable. The huge rear wing, sharp NACA ducts, and dramatic scissor doors make it one of the most aggressive silhouettes ever put on the road.

Whether you’re chasing nostalgia or just want to wrestle with one of the most legendary supercars ever built, the Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary is a thrilling classic that delivers equal parts beauty, noise, and attitude.