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1988 Countach LP5000 Quattrovalvole is for sale

The Lamborghini Countach is a legend in the world of cars, but also one of the few cars most boys dreamed of. It has always attracted attention, and one 1988 Countach LP5000 Quattrovalvole is for sale.

The car comes from the collection of Asi and Lisa Sheikh. It is not known how long the car has been in their possession, but it is clear that it is in its original condition. Although it is 34 years old, the car has not been driven much, which is confirmed by the mileage of 9,900 miles (16,018 km).

The car is painted in glossy black with contrasting gold details, including rims and markings on the rear of the car. It is equipped with aerodynamic rear wing, quad exhaust pipe ends, electronic climate control, Gold wheels factory, and also has a window sticker. Inside, the seats are upholstered in black leather while the flooring is gray. The car is properly maintained, so it can be said that it is in factory condition.

The Lamborghini Countach LP5000 Quattrovalvole is powered by a 5.2 L V12 engine with 420 hp (309 kW) and 369 lb-ft (500 Nm) of torque. It reaches 62 mph in 4.8 seconds with a top speed of 185 mph (298 km / h). Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via 5-speed manual transmission. It is mounted on 15-inch wheels wrapped in 225/50 VR 15 (front) and 345/35 VR 15 (rear) Pirelli P7R tires.

The auction will take place between May 13 and 21. The car comes with service records, leather mechanics gloves, clean CarFax and owner’s manual.

Source: Mecum

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The Lamborghini Aventador will be produced one more time

The fire, which recently destroyed 3,965 cars transported by the cargo ship Felicity Ace to the United States, caused major problems for carmakers whose models were on the ship. As we announced earlier, there were 1,100 Porsches, 189 Bentleys on board, but also an unknown number of Volkswagen, Audi and Lamborghini models.

The Lamborghini Aventador will be produced one more time

It is Lamborghini that has the biggest problem, as the ship was carrying the latest examples of the Aventador, which Lamborghini recently stopped producing. According to the latest information, there are great chances that the line will start again and produce an unknown number of Aventador.

Lamborghini CEO in America, Andrea Baldi, told Automotive News that he still does not know the consequences of the fire when it comes to Lamborghini. The company hopes that at least some Aventador models have survived, and that it is possible to restore them. If this is not the case, they will have to produce new ones.

“The car is sold out, but there is a possibility that out of 563 examples, some cancellation will enable the replacement of the Aventador, but I hope that at least some Aventadors on board remained safe. We will notify our clients as soon as we receive a complete picture of the damage. We hope for the best, and we are ready to face the worst, “Baldi said.

It is estimated that owners will have to wait at least six months for their Lamborghini Aventador cars.

Source: Automotive News

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All 3,965 cars on the Felicity Ace cargo ship were destroyed

As we announced a few days ago, all 3,965 cars on the Felicity Ace cargo ship were destroyed. The ship carried 1,100 Porsches, 189 Bentleys, while the rest consisted of Volkswagen, Audi and Lamborghini, including electric models. The Portuguese Coast Guard managed to save the crew, while the ship was left on fire.

It is not known what caused the fire, but Lithium-ion batteries in electric cars have contributed to its rapid spread to fuel tanks. According to Captain João Mendes Cabeças: “The fire has decreased because there is little fuel left on the ship.” This made it clear that all the cars had burned down. He also said that special equipment was needed to put out such a fire, and even then, putting out the fire would be more difficult.

When it comes to the value of the damage, economist Patrick Anderson assumes that 75% of cars were destroyed. In his calculations, he calculates an individual value of $ 95,000 per car. This brings the total value of the destroyed cars to $ 376,675,000. Initially, he estimated that the damage could be around $ 255 million, not knowing that all the cars were destroyed.

The estimated damage applies only to cars and not to damage caused to the ship or the environment.

Source: Bloomberg