This seems to be a nod towards the original LP 500 prototype.
Lamborghini already celebrated the 50th anniversary of Countach’s creation by unveiling a tribute to the Countach with an electrified lPI 800-4. So what’s next? We should mention that the Countach prototype, which is located at the museum in Sant’Agata Bolognese, is actually the second car ever built.
After a crash test in the UK, the original LP 500 was destroyed to homologate the car in Europe. It was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show on March 11, 1971. Although the first prototype was scrapped, it appears that Lamborghini intends to revive the spirit of the original Countach by creating an official recreation.
The LP 500 is a significantly different design than the road-going Countach, which was launched in 1974. It was designed by Marcello Gandini, and tested by Bob Wallace, the chief test driver of the company. The Geneva showcar had a 5.0-liter engine and a platform frame rather than a tubular. From the time that the Diablo was introduced in 1990, the production model was built in 1,999 units.
The classic Countach spawned five series over its 16-year lifespan. It had a design which gradually became more complex, as opposed to the simpler look of the original prototype. Lamborghini appears to be ready to “repair history” by resurrecting its original prototype, so those who long for the smoother LP500 are in for a treat.
Already at teaser number 3, logic suggests that the recreation will be revealed before the year ends, since 2021 marks the Countach’s half-century of existence. The car will be a unique one-off and likely to live at Lamborghini Museum in Italy, where it currently lives.