1982 Lamborghini Countach

The Lamborghini Countach is a groundbreaking car. Known for its bold design and styling, many collectors believe this supercar redefined automotive engineering. As Berkley One Classics celebrates the big 5-0, we’re hosting an exciting virtual car show for collectors and enthusiasts alike. We’ll share our love of classic cars by spotlighting 50 cars for 50 years that have been chosen and beloved by our employees. Each will showcase the evolution of design and engineering and provide a nostalgic journey through auto and pop culture history. Read on as Marcus Maingot, Berkley One’s Vice President of Product Management, tells us why they love the 1982 Lamborghini Countach LP500S.

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The Car

Code named LP500S, there have been numerous improvements and enhancements to the 1982 Lamborghini Countach since the original model launched in 1974. The glorious V12 was enlarged to 4.8 liters, producing 375 horsepower at 7000 rpm. The interior was also updated along with the bodywork of the prior LP400S model. The iconic upwards-opening hinging doors, or “scissor doors,” are still to this day a trademark look for Lamborghini Supercars. The performance of the car was breathtaking at the time with a top speed in excess of 180 miles per hour and 0-60 in the low 5 second range. The Countach eschewed interior creature comforts for jaw dropping, chiseled body lines and superb mid-engine handling characteristics.

The Collector

The Countach is the car that created the legendary Lamborghini brand that exists today. The LP500S is an extremely sought after version as only 321 were produced between 1982 and 1985 and less than 2000 total Countach models were produced over the span of 16 years.

The Love

The Countach is special because of its completely revolutionary body design and matching performance from a race-inspired high-revving V12 engine. Iconic for its time and often featured on posters hanging on many a car enthusiast’s wall, the 500S is a showstopper when seen in person.

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Contributed by Marcus Maingot

Photo: Alamy

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This car feature is part of our 50 Cars for 50 Years campaign in honor of Berkley One Classics celebrating 50 year of insuring collectors and their vehicles. See the other cars we love here:

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