Lamborghini teases the return of the Countach

Lamborghini just announced a new version of its legendary Countach–and yes, you should clear off some wall space for when the poster becomes available.

Next to nothing has been revealed, but we do have a news page, the teaser image above and this tweet from Lamborghini:

Besides being hesitantly optimistic for the return of pop-up headlights, what do you think is in store for the next-gen Countach?

Comments

David S. Wallens Editorial Director
8/9/21 12:01 p.m.

If I could make a Countach, it would look just like this....

Colin Wood Associate Editor
8/9/21 12:05 p.m.

I'm putting my money on some sort of electrified powertrain. Maybe not full-on electric, but I'd be surprised to not see a hybrid setup.

David S. Wallens Editorial Director
8/9/21 12:05 p.m.

And how do we like our Countachs? Flares or no flares? Wing or not? How about flares but no wing?

Personally, I always dug those original rear wheel cutouts.

adam525i GRM+ Memberand Dork
8/9/21 12:14 p.m.

In reply to David S. Wallens :

LP400 for me as well.

David S. Wallens Editorial Director
8/9/21 12:15 p.m.

In reply to Colin Wood :

Shades of the recently cancelled NSX?

JesseWolfe Reader
8/9/21 12:22 p.m.

This may drop with teasers of the Lamborghini LMDh race car too, my understanding is they are throwing in and using the Porsche and Audi spec'd engine.

pres589 (djronnebaum) UltimaDork
8/9/21 12:26 p.m.

Agreed on probable hybrid drivetrain use here. Lambo has stated that a latest flavor of Aventador will be the last to get an unassisted V12.

NorseDave Reader
8/9/21 12:55 p.m.

David S. Wallens said:
And how do we like our Countachs? Flares or no flares? Wing or not? How about flares but no wing?

I dig all versions except the 25th anniversary. Those are awful. I always hear it mentioned how Horacio Pagani styled that, like that is supposed to be a good thing.

93EXCivic MegaDork
8/9/21 1:01 p.m.

In reply to David S. Wallens :

Flares, wing and phone dial wheels for me. In white.

Keith Tanner GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
8/9/21 1:04 p.m.

I want the one that was on my wall.

But I suspect it will disappointingly be just another spiky variation of the same look, just with an iconic name applied. If they're going to use the Countach name, it should move the game on in a major way.

Man, I sound like a Mustang owner getting all wound up about an electric CUV.