Lamborghini owner seized his dream, grabbed bull by the horns

Published March 17, 2010 4:00am ET



 

Stats box
»  Engine: Midmounted, 60-degree V-12
»  Horsepower: 455 at 7,000 rpm
»  Wheels: O.Z. Racing multipiece aluminum wheels with Pirelli 225/50/ZR15 (front) and 345/35/ZR15 (back)
»  Body: Tubular steel space frame and aluminum body panels, Kevlar front and rear hoods
»  Performance: Rear-wheel drive, five-speed manual transmission with reverse all two side mounted, horizontal-flow water radiators and two electric fans, Bosch KE Jetronic fuel injection, dual independent hydraulic brakes, unassisted mechanical rack and pinion steering
»  Wheelbase: 98.4 inches
»  Ground clearance: 5 inches
»  Weight: 3284 lbs.

There were many iconic symbols of the opulence, extravagance, and wealth linked to the 1980s. Perhaps no big-ticket item was more recognizable during those years than the Lamborghini Countach, made famous by its feature in a high speed chase on the wildly popular TV show “Miami Vice.”

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