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1989 Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary is for sale

November 25, 2022 Francis Mitterrand

Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Countach, in 1988 Lamborghini created a special edition of this model. It was produced until 1990 and only 657 cars left the assembly line. One of them, the 1989 Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary, is up for sale.

Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary is powered by a 5.2L V12 engine with 449 hp (334 kW) and 369 lb-ft (500 Nm) of torque. It was possibly the fastest variant of the Lamborghini Countach, accelerating to 60 mph in 4.3 seconds with a top speed of 183 mph (295 km/h). Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a ZF 5-speed manual transmission. It has only 102 miles (164 km) on the odometer.

The car is finished in original Bianco White, well maintained and in excellent condition. It is equipped with independent suspension with unequal length wishbones (front) and lower reversed wishbone (rear), coil springs, telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar, ventilated disc brakes with 4-piston calipers. It was posted on O.Z. Racing wheels wrapped in Pirelli P-Zero tires.

Inside, the seats are upholstered in Blue leather with White contrast piping. Blue leather also covers the panels on the iconic scissor doors, dashboard, center console, armrest and ceiling. It is equipped with power windows, Alpine stereo and has tinted glass.

The auction will take place January 4-15.

Source: Mecum

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Lamborghini recalls Countach LPI 800-4

November 22, 2022 Francis Mitterrand

In August 2021, Lamborghini unveiled the new Countach LPI 800-4, inspired by the original Countach that premiered half a century ago. It is a limited edition that was produced in only 112 units, and all cars were sold out in the first week. However, Countach LPI 800-4 owners already have a problem as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced that all cars must be recalled.

After last month’s incident in Qatar, when one of the four glass panels above the engine compartment fell off the Countach, the NHTSA decided to recall all cars, noting that it could be dangerous for drivers and increase the risk of traffic collisions.

Lamborghini has already conducted an internal investigation and after testing found that the problem was caused by a supplier error. It was also found that there is a possibility of the same problem on other cars and the only option was a recall.

In January 2023, Lamborghini will contact all owners to return the vehicles to dealers for inspection. The glass panels will be inspected and replaced if necessary.

Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 is powered by a 6.5-liter V12 engine combined with an electric motor with a total power of 803 hp (599 kW) and 531 lb-ft (720 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to all wheels via a 7-speed ISR (Independent Shifting Rods) automatic gearbox. It reaches 62 mph in 2.8 seconds, 124 mph (200 km/h) in 8.6 seconds and a top speed of 221 mph (355 km/h).

Source: NHTSA

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1999 Lamborghini Diablo GTR for sale

November 20, 2022 Francis Mitterrand

In 1998, Lamborghini introduced a limited edition, the Diablo GT. A year later, the Italian automaker unveiled a version constructed to race in the Lamborghini Diablo Supertrophy, the Diablo GT-R. It was produced in only 30 examples and one of them, the 1999 Lamborghini Diablo GTR, is for sale.

The body of the car, which is almost entirely made of carbon fiber, is finished in Superfly Yellow and is in good condition. It is equipped with a massive rear wing, a fully integrated roll cage, Brembo Racing brakes with ventilated/drilled discs with 4 calipers (front) and 2 calipers at the rear, while the interior is bare. One seat and six-point harness remained, and a fire extinguisher and fresh air supply were added, replacing the air conditioner and stereo.

Under the hood is a 6.0 L V12 engine with 590 hp (434 kW) and 472 lb-ft (640 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a 5-speed manual gearbox. It reaches 60 mph in 3.5 seconds with a top speed of 210 mph (338 km/h). It sits on a set of 18-inch wheels wrapped in 245/645 R18 (front) and 325/705 R18 (rear) tires.

The Lamborghini Diablo GTR is a collector’s car with only 6,968 kilometers on the odometer. The auction will take place on November 26 and the estimated value of the car is between €775,000 – €875,000 EUR.