Out of nowhere, Lamborghini has decided to bring back the Countach nameplate to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic supercar and we will be seeing it soon.
A photo leaked on Instagram shows the full name to be Countach LPI 800-4, with LPI indicating a hybrid powertrain and the number suggesting it will have nearly 800 horsepower.
Initial rumours pointed to the new Countach using the same V12 and supercapacitor hybrid system as the limited-run Sian, and that’s the likeliest setup. But that car didn’t use the LPI designation, so there’s a chance the new Countach could use a new hybrid system, maybe even a plug-in-hybrid setup.
Lamborghini has apparently been taking orders for the new Countach for months now, so this won’t be just a one-off special. They will reportedly be making 112 units of the new Countach, as the original car’s codename was LP112.
The new Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 will be unveiled on the 15th of August during the Monterey Car Week, so we have to wait a little more for additional details and pictures to finally know the car in all its glory.
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— Lamborghini (@Lamborghini) August 9, 2021
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