RANDOM PICTURES

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Original but with North American required bumper, hence extention.

by Evan Mencke

1979

1979 Lamborghini LP400S Countach, SN 112.1094. The car was finished in September, 1979 and is an early, low body model (40.9 in high). 10 of these

" Series 1" cars were made in 1978 and another 40-41 were made in 1979.

The wheels are sand cast magnesium and made in Italy by Compagnolo. The rear tires are 13.5 inches. While the car is short and low, it still holds 31.5 gallons of premium fuel (in two tanks) and the engine holds over 18 quarts of 20W50 racing oil. The gas tanks are filled through openings in the NACA ducts on the side of the car.

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RANDOM PICTURES, 1979

Interior view of 400 LPS.
The 5 speed transmission occupies the center section of the cabin. The shift level is direct into the transmission, allowing for fast, positive shifts (essential when shifting fast at nearly 8,000 rpm). Down on the left corner under the steer, the dead pedal. ( click to enlarge)