1988 Lamborghini Countach QV
1988 Lamborghini Countach QV
Facts
Description
In 1985, Lamborghini introduced the most powerful and advanced version of the Countach to date: the Quattrovalvole, or QV for short. As the name suggests, the legendary V12 engine was equipped with four valves per cylinder for the first time, bringing it up to the latest technical standard and significantly increasing performance.
The engine was enlarged to 5.2 litres (5167 cm³). In the European version, the V12 with six Weber downdraft carburetors produced an impressive 455 hp (335 kW) at 7,000 rpm and 500 Nm of torque at 5,200 rpm. This enabled the Countach QV to reach a top speed of around 295 km/h and accelerate from 0–100 km/h in just under 5 seconds. The European cars retained the six Weber carburetors, while the U.S. models were fitted with Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection and larger U.S.-spec bumpers to comply with DOT/EPA regulations.
Compared to its predecessor, the Countach LP 5000 S (1982–1985), which offered 375 hp from a 4.8-litre engine, the Quattrovalvole marked a major step forward: more displacement, modern four-valve technology, significantly higher output, and an even more aggressive throttle response.
Visually, the QV was distinguished by its new engine cover with the characteristic power bulge, necessary to accommodate the tall Weber carburetors.
Between 1985 and 1988, approximately 626 examples of the Countach Quattrovalvole were built, making it one of the rarest and most sought-after Countach variants today.
This Motor Car
This Lamborghini Countach 5000 Quattrovalvole *JLA12403* was completed on 27 June 1988. It was delivered in the rare and likely unique factory specification of Blu Tahiti (paint code 215854) with a white leather interior and dark blue carpets. From the factory, it was also equipped with white wheels and a sports exhaust system, further enhancing the character of this Countach. Out of just seven Countach Quattrovalvole built in Blu Tahiti, only four were delivered in European specification – making this car exceptionally rare even among its already limited peers.
Originally intended for a client in Saudi Arabia, the sale was cancelled before delivery. The car then remained unregistered for about eight years before eventually being sold through Autosalon Singen. Since new, the car has always remained in Germany.
Highlights of this example include its unique colour combination, its factory-fitted sports exhaust, and the presence of its original warranty documents with attachments. The car is in a very original condition, has been regularly serviced, and undoubtedly belongs among the most remarkable Countach Quattrovalvole ever delivered.
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