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1981 lp400s parts and info


burntupcountach
12-19-2001, 10:09 PM
does anyone have a lead on parts or mechanical info ?

a007apl
12-20-2001, 04:58 AM
Originally posted by burntupcountach
does anyone have a lead on parts or mechanical info ?
LP400S Countach (237 Made 1978-82)
1978-16, 1979-40, 1980-120, 1981- , 1982-

The first major updating of the Countach appeared in 1977 when Pirelli's P7 tires finally became available. Cast alloy Campagnolo Bravo styled rims in sizes of 15x8.5 inch (front) and 15x12 inch (rear) were shod with 205/50VR-15 and 345/35VR-15 respectively. The wider tires necessitated the addition of fibreglass fender flares front and rear. The front flares blended nicely into a new front spoiler that wrapped around the front of the car and housed driving lights and air intakes for the front brakes. Rear flares continued around the rear of the car to giving an appearance of mudflaps.

The 400S also came with an optional $5000 rear wing that did add to the appearance of the car. It is debatable whether this did anything possitive for downforce. The wing was known to take a few mph off the top speed so many customers did not buy these.

With the larger wheels came larger 11" disc brakes, shocks and better improved suspension geometry. Engine power was also uprated giving 353bhp at 9500rpm and 267 lbft at 5500rpm.

Developement for this new model came in the form of modifications made to Water Wolf's personal Countaches in the quest for better grip and cornering ability.

The LP400S was introduced at the 1978 Geneva Motor Show.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Lamborghini LP400S Countach


L406 ENGINE
Type 60° V12
Longitudinal, Mid-Mounted
DOHC per bank
Valves 2 per cylinder
Bore/Stroke 82mm x 62mm
Capacity 3,929cc
Carburation 6 Twin-throat Webers
DCOE 96/97
Max power 375bhp @ 8,000rpm
Torque 285 ft/lbs @ 5,000rpm
Compression 10.5:1

TRANSMISSION
Gearbox 5-speed + reverse
All-Syncromesh
Clutch Single dry plate
hydraulically operated


STRUCTURE
Chassis Tubular Steel Space Frame
Body Aluminum
Builder Lamborghini
Suspension Independent, coil springs and
telescopic shock absorbers
Axle Ratio 11/45
Brakes Girling ventilated discs

Wheels Campagnolo cast magnesium 8.5 and 12 J
Front Tires 205/50 VR-15 Pirelli P7
Rear Tires 345/35 VR-14 Pirelli P7

MEASUREMENTS
Overall Length 4140 mm / 161.5 in

Overall Width 2000 mm / 78 in

Overall Height 1070 mm / 41.7 in

Wheelbase 2450 mm / 95.5 in

Front Track 1490 mm / 58 in

Rear Track 1605 mm / 62.3 in

Weight 1360 kg / 2992 lb

Fuel Tank 2 x 60 L / 2 x 16 gal


PERFORMANCE
Top speed 290 km/h / 179.8 mph

PRICE
n/a US
By:
http://www.lamborghiniregistry.com/

a007apl
12-20-2001, 05:04 AM
Originally posted by burntupcountach
does anyone have a lead on parts or mechanical info ?


Type : Lamborghini LP400 S Countach


Years built : March 1978 - 1982
Production : 235
Chassisnr. : 121.004 - 121.470
Presentation : March 1978 Geneva Auto Show
Type of car : Two door coupe, two seater berlinetta, horizontally hinged doors
Designed by : Bertone, Marcello Gandini
Built by : Automobili Lamborghini SpA





Wheelbase : 2450 mm (96.5 in)
Overall length : 4140 mm (163 in)
Overall width : 2000 mm (78.7 in
Overall height : 1039 mm (40.9 in) from 1980 on raised to : 1070 mm (42 in)
Front track : 1492 mm (58.7 in)
Rear track : 1606 mm (63.2 in)
Ground clear. : 110 mm (4.0 in) from 1980 on raised to : 124.5 mm (4.9 in)
Front overhang : 933 mm (36.7 in)
Rear overhang : 757 mm (29.8 in)
Weight : 1200 kg (2645 Lbs)
Distribution : 42/58 % front / rear





Structure : Round steel tubular spaceframe by Marchesi (40 mm tubes)
Body : Aluminium panels with molded fiberglass wheelarch extenders and front spoiler, rear spoiler optionally available
Suspension : All-wheel independent
Front : Unequal length wishbones, coil spring/damper units, anti-roll bar
Rear : Upper lateral links, lower reversed wishbones, upper and lower trailing arms,twin coil spring/damper units
Brakes : All-wheel ventilated ATE disc brakes, vacuum assisted, single servo, twin circuit
Front : 300x32 mm
Rear : 284 mm
Steering type : Unassisted rack and pinion, 3.1 turns lock to lock
Turning circle : 13 m
Front tyre size : 205/50 VR 15
Rear tyre size : 345/35 VR 15
Type : Pirelli P7
Front rim size : 8.5x15 inch
Rear rim size : 12x15 inch
Type : Campagnolo cast magnesium, redesigned on 1980 model





Type : V-12 60 degree, light-alloy block with pressed-in liners mid mounted (longitudal), rear wheel drive
Distribution : Dual overhead camshafts, chain drive, two valves/cylinder
Main bearings : 7
Cyl. Capacity : 3929 cc
Bore & stroke : 82 x 62 mm
Compr. ratio : 10.5:1
Max. power : 353 bhp at 7500 rpm
Max. torque : 363 Nm (267 lbs.ft.) at 5500 rpm
Cooling system: Pressurized, twin radiators, vertically mounted either side of engine, with cross-over connection
Ignition : Two coils and one Marelli distributors
Plugs : Bosch 235 P21
Electr. system : 12 V
Alternator : 70 Amp
Fuel system : Dual electric Bendix fuel pumps, 6 twin-choke Weber 45 DCOE 96/97 side draught carburetors
Fuel type : 100 Octane Premium
Fuel cons. : 11 mpg
Lubrication : Wet sump





Type : Lamborghini five-speed + reverse manual all-synchromesh driving to a Lamborghini limited-slip differential
Clutch : Fichtel & Sachs dry-single plate, hydraulically operated
Disc diameter : 241.3 mm (9.5 in)
1st gear ratio : 2.256:1 Max. speed : 64 Mph
2nd gear ratio : 1.769:1 Max. speed : 81 Mph
3rd gear ratio : 1.310:1 Max. speed : 108 Mph
4th gear ratio : 0.990:1 Max. speed : 140 Mph
5th gear ratio : 0.775:1 Max. speed : 180 Mph
Rev. gear ratio : 2.134:1
Final drive ratio : 4.091:1





Top speed : 292 Km/h (180 Mph)


0 - 100 Km/h : 5.9 sec
0 - 200 Km/h : 21.6 sec
0 - 100 Mph : 14.4 sec
Standing Km : 26.7 sec
Standing 1/4 mi : 14.6 sec reaching a speed of 100.5 Mph



Capacities :


Fuel : 120 Lt in two tanks
Engine oil : 17.5 Lt.
Cooling system : 17 Lt.
Luggage : 240 Lt



Price : $ 85,000 (MSRP in 1979) or Lire 45.500.000
Current value : $ 59,000 - $ 68,500 (based on sales in 1999)
By
http://www.lambocars.com

a007apl
12-20-2001, 11:07 PM
Originally posted by burntupcountach
does anyone have a lead on parts or mechanical info ?

Lamborghini Countach LP400S in yellow pearl

http://www.ezeweb.co.uk/lamborghini/

"This Lamborghini Countach was produced in 1981.
It lives close to London England and has covered 30,000 miles, (that's 50,000Kms to you metric types).

A right-hand drive model it features rear wing, air conditioning, tracker and a sports exhaust which makes it nice and loud.

Colour is yellow pearl with magnolia hide trim.

Condition:- New paint, good leather, original dashboard trim.

Price:- 35,000 UK Pounds


If you have a Countach and want to use this site to show it or sell it, contact me and I'll gladly add it to the site. I won't charge you either!"

burntupcountach
12-21-2001, 05:02 PM
i don't want to show it or sell it, I WANT PARTS FOR IT.

a007apl
12-21-2001, 05:30 PM
Originally posted by burntupcountach
i don't want to show it or sell it, I WANT PARTS FOR IT.
It forguives me, only wanted to place some references so that you to find its parts, I promise NOT TO BOTHER you MORE!

a007apl
12-21-2001, 08:35 PM
Originally posted by burntupcountach
does anyone have a lead on parts or mechanical info ?
http://www.homepages.hetnet.nl/~john_sijstermans/
More?

a007apl
12-22-2001, 09:34 AM
Originally posted by burntupcountach
i don't want to show it or sell it, I WANT PARTS FOR IT.
http://www.robisonservice.com/servicedep/exotic_dept.html
IT?

a007apl
12-25-2001, 04:23 PM
Originally posted by a007apl

http://www.robisonservice.com/servicedep/exotic_dept.html
IT?
http://www.lamborghiniclub.com/vtwelve.htm

81LP400S
01-04-2002, 08:40 PM
Just incase you had no luck finding parts....Terry at Ultimate Motor Works (The oldesr Lamborghini dealer in the US) gets me anything I need for my 81 LP400S. (407)339-3443 ask for Terry in parts.

Hope that helps,
Tony

81LP400S
01-04-2002, 08:58 PM
Just incase you had no luck finding parts....Terry at Ultimate Motor Works (The oldesr Lamborghini dealer in the US) gets me anything I need for my 81 LP400S. (407)339-3443 ask for Terry in parts.

Hope that helps,
Tony

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