The 1985 Lamborghini Countach 5000QV (Quattrovalvole) is a mid-engine supercar manufactured by Lamborghini between 1985 to 1988.
Unveiled at the 1985 Geneva Auto Show, the new LP5000 QV was the third revision of the Countach - replacing the previous LP500 S - featuring an engine displacement increase to 5167 cc by enlarging the stroke to 75 mm and fitting new cylinder heads with four valves per cylinder; giving its "quattro valvole" name meaning "four valves" in Italian.
Sending its power to the wide 345/35-15 Pirelli P7 rear tyres created especially for the Countach, the engine is fitted with downdraft Weber carburettors, which required a large hump in the middle of the engine lid to accommodate it. Although it could be ordered with a rear wing, it does not suffer from aerodynamic lift at high speeds, making this optional a purely aesthetic item.
In 1986, to meet EPA emissions regulations for the United States market, an altered export model was made available equipped with front and rear extended bumpers, as well as a Bosch KE-Jetronic fuel injection instead of carburettors, which reduced horsepower.
The Quattrovalvole underwent minor bodywork changes in late 1987, gaining streaked sills incorporating rear brake cooling vents, and Lamborghini would produce it until 1988, when the final major Countach revision would be introduced: the 25th Anniversary.[1]
Games[]
Need for Speed: World[]
The Countach 5000QV was made available in Need for Speed: World on January 20, 2012 as a tier 2 vehicle. Since August 22, 2012, it has been featured as a C class vehicle.
Compared to the Lamborghini Diablo SV, it has slower acceleration and less effective nitrous boost. Its steering is manageable in corners, although use of brakes are required in tight turns. Players can reach a top speed of 188 mph (303 km/h) and 206 mph (331 km/h) with nitrous applied.
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E
250
251
D
400
401
C
500
501
B
600
601
A
750
751
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1000
477649
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| Stock: 477 (C class) | Maximum: 649 (A class) |
White
The White style is an Amerikon Speedsystems performance tuned speedboost car that costs 
3000. It was released on January 20, 2012.
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 553 537 631 492 Standard
3000 |
Red
The Red style is a rotationally available stock cash car that costs 
675,000, and was initially released on March 17, 2014.
On May 14, 2015, its price was lowered from 900,000 as part of the End of the World event.
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 477 393 551 487 Standard
675,000 |
Cop Edition
The Cop Edition style is a Cop Edition car that costs 3500. It was released on March 20, 2012.
It is fitted with tuned quality Gromlen performance parts, 2-star Skill Mods, and a selection of aftermarket parts.
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588 603 668 495 Cop Edition
3500 |
Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit (2010)[]
The Countach 5000QV appears in Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit (2010) as a Super Series racer vehicle, and as an SCPD Rapid Deployment unit as part of the Lamborghini Untamed pack for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 releases.
The racer vehicle and SCPD unit is unlocked upon purchase of the Lamborghini Untamed pack.
Despite a low top speed and weak durability, it has a very powerful nitrous boost and excellent handing. It can tackle any corner with ease, and can retain speed through corners.
Description
“Pin-up car for a generation.”
Countach (pronounced koon-tash) is an exclamation of astonishment that a man from Piedmont, northern Italy, might make when seeing an extremely beautiful woman. Allegedly this was the word that Nuccio Bertone uttered when he first saw the design and the name stuck.
A single prototype was built and shown at the 1971 Geneva Motorshow. The first Countach with a few necessary design modifications including much larger air-intakes on the car's rear shoulders was delivered in 1974. Although not the first 'wedge-shaped' car design, it is undoubtedly the most famous and was the must have pin-up car of the 80's. A total of 676 Countach LP5000QV's were built between 1985 and 1988, with the Countach being replaced by the Diablo in 1990.
Improvements to the engine were made throughout the Countach's lifetime. With the LP5000QV the V12 engine received four valves per cylinder, hence the QV - quattrovalvole name and an increase in engine capacity to 5.2 litres. The six double carburettors were moved from the side to the top which improved engine breathing but reduced rear visibility to near zero.
Super Series
Rapid Deployment
Tier 3
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185 mph (297 km/h)
CLASSIFIED
RWD
448 bhp @ 7,000 rpm
4.8 secs.
1983
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Need for Speed: The Run[]
The Countach 5000 Quattrovalvole appears in Need for Speed: The Run as a Supercar class car included in the Supercar Pack released on November 15, 2011 for the PlayStation 3 and May 15, 2012 for the Xbox 360.
Stock
The stock Countach 5000 Quattrovalvole requires the Supercar Pack and is unlocked from the beginning of the game.
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Top Speed: 174 mph (280 km/h)
0 to 60 Time: 4.8s
BHP: 455 @ 7,000 rpm
Performance: Tier 3
Handling: Challenging
Class: Sports
Drivetrain: RWD
Value: N/A
Manufacture Year: 1985
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Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2012)[]
The Countach 5000QV was first revealed to be featured in Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2012) with a multiplayer trailer of the game.
It appears as a Sports class car and can be found throughout various Jack Spots within Fairhaven City. It is unlocked in multiplayer upon reaching SpeedLevel 70.
Overall, the Countach 5000QV is one of the slower Sports cars due to a slightly underpowered acceleration. It can compete with most Everyday cars, but requires performance enhancing mods to be able to race against faster opponents.
Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2012) (Mobile)[]
The Lamborghini Countach 5000QV appears in the mobile release of Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2012) in the Sports category. It boasts balanced top speed, acceleration, and handling with the cost of $100,000.
Need for Speed: No Limits[]
The Countach LP5000 Quattrovalvole appears in Need for Speed: No Limits as part of the Desert Shroud update in the "Proving Grounds: Lamborghini Countach LP5000 QV " event that took place from April 30, 2023 (17:00 PST) to March 15, 2023 (17:00 PST).
Stock
The Countach LP5000 Quattrovalvole is a classic sports class car that requires 40 legendary blueprints to unlock. The blueprints required to unlock the vehicle can be found from various sources:
- "Proving Grounds: Lamborghini Countach LP5000 QV" event
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 Classic Sports
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2833 | 1300 | 2232 | 435 | 
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  x40 Legendary Blueprints
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7245 | 6420 | 7379 | 797 |
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Stage Upgrades
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Need for Speed: Edge[]
The Countach 1975 appears in Need for Speed: Edge with an S class performance rating.
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S 702
Requires 500 blueprints to produce
Top Speed 718
Acceleration 699
Nitro Capacity 689
Strength 417
Durability 404
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Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered[]
The Countach appears in Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered as a car tier 3 vehicle available to cops and racers.
It has a low top speed and weak durability, but has a very powerful nitrous boost and excellent handing. It can tackle any corner with ease and can retain speed through corners.
Cop[]
The Countach Interceptor is an SCPD Rapid Deployment unit unlocked by earning at least a pass in "Out for the Count".
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Rapid Deployment Unit - Cop (Tier 3)
"Pin-up car for a generation" Earn a pass in "Out for the Count". Top Speed: 185 mph (297 kph) 0 to 62: 4.80s BHP: 448 @ 7,000 Drive: Rear-Wheel Price: CLASSIFIED Year: 1983 |
Racer[]
The Countach is a Super Series racer unlocked by earning at least a bronze in "Cannonball".
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Top Speed: 185 mph (297 kph) 0 to 62: 4.80s BHP: 448 @ 7,000 Drive: Rear-Wheel Price: CLASSIFIED Year: 1983 |
Trivia[]
- In Need for Speed: World, the pop-up headlights do not function.
- In Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit (2010) and Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered, the Countach 5000QV can be selected with either a Bianco Polo Park, Nero Tenebre, or Rossi Siviglia body paint colour.
- In Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit (2010) and Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered, the Countach 5000QV has the streaked sills fitted to late 1987 and 1988 model years, but is listed as a 1983 model year.
Gallery[]
White
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"Cop"
Stock
SCPD Interceptor
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Stock
(Android/iOS/Kindle Fire)
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Need for Speed
(Android/iOS/Kindle Fire)
Stock
Stock
(Promotional Image)
References[]
- ↑ Website: Lambocars (2023) 1985-1988 LAMBORGHINI COUNTACH LP5000 QV. Available at: https://www.lambocars.com/countach-lp500-quattrovalvole/