{"id":471573,"date":"2024-10-03T02:44:44","date_gmt":"2024-10-03T02:44:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/?p=471573"},"modified":"2024-12-29T14:10:57","modified_gmt":"2024-12-29T14:10:57","slug":"car-of-the-day-1976-lamborghini-countach-lp-400-periscopio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/car-of-the-day-1976-lamborghini-countach-lp-400-periscopio\/","title":{"rendered":"Car Of The Day: 1976 Lamborghini Countach LP 400 &#8216;Periscopio&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Unveiled at the 1971 Geneva Salon, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/lamborghini-countach-sets-auction-record\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Countach<\/a>, designed by Marcello Gandini of Carrozzeria Bertone, was an immediate sensation. Its aggressive, otherworldly appearance made it truly spectacular. While the Countach largely retained the running gear from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/first-supercar-lamborghini-miura\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Miura<\/a>, it addressed the Miura&#8217;s handling and stability issues.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_865699\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-865699\" style=\"width: 2560px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1976-Lamborghini-Countach-LP-400-Periscopio-scaled-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-865699\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1976-Lamborghini-Countach-LP-400-Periscopio-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1976-Lamborghini-Countach-LP-400-Periscopio-scaled-1.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1976-Lamborghini-Countach-LP-400-Periscopio-scaled-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1976-Lamborghini-Countach-LP-400-Periscopio-scaled-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1976-Lamborghini-Countach-LP-400-Periscopio-scaled-1-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1976-Lamborghini-Countach-LP-400-Periscopio-scaled-1-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1976-Lamborghini-Countach-LP-400-Periscopio-scaled-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1976-Lamborghini-Countach-LP-400-Periscopio-scaled-1-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1976-Lamborghini-Countach-LP-400-Periscopio-scaled-1-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1976-Lamborghini-Countach-LP-400-Periscopio-scaled-1-1155x770.jpg 1155w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1976-Lamborghini-Countach-LP-400-Periscopio-scaled-1-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1976-Lamborghini-Countach-LP-400-Periscopio-scaled-1-293x195.jpg 293w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1976-Lamborghini-Countach-LP-400-Periscopio-scaled-1-1400x934.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-865699\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Karissa Hosek \u00a9 RM Sotheby\u2019s<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Improvements were made to minimize cabin heat and noise, along with creating a more user-friendly gear change. The Countach featured the same four-cam V12 engine, now installed longitudinally with side-draught Weber carburetors. To optimize weight distribution, designer Paolo Stanzani positioned the five-speed gearbox between the seats, with the differential located at the rear, leading to improved balance and a smoother gear change.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_865693\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-865693\" style=\"width: 2560px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1976-Lamborghini-Countach-LP-400-Periscopio-7-scaled-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-865693\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1976-Lamborghini-Countach-LP-400-Periscopio-7-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1976-Lamborghini-Countach-LP-400-Periscopio-7-scaled-1.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1976-Lamborghini-Countach-LP-400-Periscopio-7-scaled-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1976-Lamborghini-Countach-LP-400-Periscopio-7-scaled-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1976-Lamborghini-Countach-LP-400-Periscopio-7-scaled-1-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1976-Lamborghini-Countach-LP-400-Periscopio-7-scaled-1-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1976-Lamborghini-Countach-LP-400-Periscopio-7-scaled-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1976-Lamborghini-Countach-LP-400-Periscopio-7-scaled-1-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1976-Lamborghini-Countach-LP-400-Periscopio-7-scaled-1-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1976-Lamborghini-Countach-LP-400-Periscopio-7-scaled-1-1155x770.jpg 1155w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1976-Lamborghini-Countach-LP-400-Periscopio-7-scaled-1-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1976-Lamborghini-Countach-LP-400-Periscopio-7-scaled-1-293x195.jpg 293w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1976-Lamborghini-Countach-LP-400-Periscopio-7-scaled-1-1400x934.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-865693\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Karissa Hosek \u00a9 RM Sotheby\u2019s<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>When production began in 1974, the Countach featured a refined spaceframe chassis, replacing the prototype&#8217;s less tidy semi-monocoque, and its body was crafted from aluminum. The striking vertical doors, supported by hydraulic struts, became one of the car&#8217;s defining characteristics. The production model came equipped with a 4.0-liter engine\u2014smaller than the prototype&#8217;s 5.0-liter\u2014producing 375bhp.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_865695\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-865695\" style=\"width: 2560px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1976-Lamborghini-Countach-LP-400-Periscopio-9-scaled-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-865695\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1976-Lamborghini-Countach-LP-400-Periscopio-9-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1976-Lamborghini-Countach-LP-400-Periscopio-9-scaled-1.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1976-Lamborghini-Countach-LP-400-Periscopio-9-scaled-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1976-Lamborghini-Countach-LP-400-Periscopio-9-scaled-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1976-Lamborghini-Countach-LP-400-Periscopio-9-scaled-1-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1976-Lamborghini-Countach-LP-400-Periscopio-9-scaled-1-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1976-Lamborghini-Countach-LP-400-Periscopio-9-scaled-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1976-Lamborghini-Countach-LP-400-Periscopio-9-scaled-1-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1976-Lamborghini-Countach-LP-400-Periscopio-9-scaled-1-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1976-Lamborghini-Countach-LP-400-Periscopio-9-scaled-1-1155x770.jpg 1155w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1976-Lamborghini-Countach-LP-400-Periscopio-9-scaled-1-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1976-Lamborghini-Countach-LP-400-Periscopio-9-scaled-1-293x195.jpg 293w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1976-Lamborghini-Countach-LP-400-Periscopio-9-scaled-1-1400x934.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-865695\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Karissa Hosek \u00a9 RM Sotheby\u2019s<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Despite this, the aerodynamic Countach could reach 170 mph and delivered racetrack-level handling. The factory designated it as &#8216;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/1973-lamborghini-countach-lp400-wallpapers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LP400<\/a>&#8216; (Longitudinale Posteriore), while the first version is often referred to as the &#8216;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/1974-1978-lamborghini-countach-lp400-periscopo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">periscopio<\/a>&#8216; due to its central periscope that enhanced rear visibility.<\/p>\n<figure class='gallery-item'>\r\n            <div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\r\n                <a href='https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1976-Lamborghini-Countach-LP-400-Periscopio-11-scaled-1.jpg' class='tipi-lightbox'>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1976-Lamborghini-Countach-LP-400-Periscopio-11-scaled-1.jpg'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1976-Lamborghini-Countach-LP-400-Periscopio-11-scaled-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1976-Lamborghini-Countach-LP-400-Periscopio-11-scaled-1.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1976-Lamborghini-Countach-LP-400-Periscopio-11-scaled-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1976-Lamborghini-Countach-LP-400-Periscopio-11-scaled-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1976-Lamborghini-Countach-LP-400-Periscopio-11-scaled-1-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1976-Lamborghini-Countach-LP-400-Periscopio-11-scaled-1-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1976-Lamborghini-Countach-LP-400-Periscopio-11-scaled-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1976-Lamborghini-Countach-LP-400-Periscopio-11-scaled-1-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1976-Lamborghini-Countach-LP-400-Periscopio-11-scaled-1-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1976-Lamborghini-Countach-LP-400-Periscopio-11-scaled-1-1155x770.jpg 1155w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1976-Lamborghini-Countach-LP-400-Periscopio-11-scaled-1-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1976-Lamborghini-Countach-LP-400-Periscopio-11-scaled-1-293x195.jpg 293w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1976-Lamborghini-Countach-LP-400-Periscopio-11-scaled-1-1400x934.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n                <div class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption'>\r\n                Karissa Hosek \u00a9 RM Sotheby\u2019s\r\n                <\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\r\n            <div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\r\n                <a href='https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1976-Lamborghini-Countach-LP-400-Periscopio-10-scaled-1.jpg' class='tipi-lightbox'>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1976-Lamborghini-Countach-LP-400-Periscopio-10-scaled-1.jpg'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1976-Lamborghini-Countach-LP-400-Periscopio-10-scaled-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1976-Lamborghini-Countach-LP-400-Periscopio-10-scaled-1.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1976-Lamborghini-Countach-LP-400-Periscopio-10-scaled-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1976-Lamborghini-Countach-LP-400-Periscopio-10-scaled-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1976-Lamborghini-Countach-LP-400-Periscopio-10-scaled-1-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1976-Lamborghini-Countach-LP-400-Periscopio-10-scaled-1-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1976-Lamborghini-Countach-LP-400-Periscopio-10-scaled-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1976-Lamborghini-Countach-LP-400-Periscopio-10-scaled-1-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1976-Lamborghini-Countach-LP-400-Periscopio-10-scaled-1-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1976-Lamborghini-Countach-LP-400-Periscopio-10-scaled-1-1155x770.jpg 1155w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1976-Lamborghini-Countach-LP-400-Periscopio-10-scaled-1-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1976-Lamborghini-Countach-LP-400-Periscopio-10-scaled-1-293x195.jpg 293w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1976-Lamborghini-Countach-LP-400-Periscopio-10-scaled-1-1400x934.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n                <div class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption'>\r\n                Karissa Hosek \u00a9 RM Sotheby\u2019s\r\n                <\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\r\n            <div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\r\n                <a href='https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1976-Lamborghini-Countach-LP-400-Periscopio-8-scaled-1.jpg' class='tipi-lightbox'>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1976-Lamborghini-Countach-LP-400-Periscopio-8-scaled-1.jpg'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1976-Lamborghini-Countach-LP-400-Periscopio-8-scaled-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1976-Lamborghini-Countach-LP-400-Periscopio-8-scaled-1.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1976-Lamborghini-Countach-LP-400-Periscopio-8-scaled-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1976-Lamborghini-Countach-LP-400-Periscopio-8-scaled-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1976-Lamborghini-Countach-LP-400-Periscopio-8-scaled-1-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1976-Lamborghini-Countach-LP-400-Periscopio-8-scaled-1-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1976-Lamborghini-Countach-LP-400-Periscopio-8-scaled-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1976-Lamborghini-Countach-LP-400-Periscopio-8-scaled-1-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1976-Lamborghini-Countach-LP-400-Periscopio-8-scaled-1-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1976-Lamborghini-Countach-LP-400-Periscopio-8-scaled-1-1155x770.jpg 1155w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1976-Lamborghini-Countach-LP-400-Periscopio-8-scaled-1-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1976-Lamborghini-Countach-LP-400-Periscopio-8-scaled-1-293x195.jpg 293w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1976-Lamborghini-Countach-LP-400-Periscopio-8-scaled-1-1400x934.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n                <div class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption'>\r\n                Karissa Hosek \u00a9 RM Sotheby\u2019s\r\n                <\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\r\n            <div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\r\n                <a href='https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1976-Lamborghini-Countach-LP-400-Periscopio-6-scaled-1.jpg' class='tipi-lightbox'>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a 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