www.QV500.com - Lamborghini Countach Part 8: Countach Aerodinamico & Evoluzione

 
One rarely seen Countach constructed around a QV between 1984 and ’87 was unofficially known as the 'Aerodinamico'. Scarcely ever photographed, this Countach became the property of then Lamborghini SpA owner, Patrick Mimram. Primarily designed to achieve the most superior drag coefficient possible, the Countach 'Aerodinamico’ featured a softened profile that focused on smoothing airflow around the front and sides of the car. However, despite cutting through the air more efficiently, chassis 0150 was a visual disaster, deeply unattractive sill and wing extensions lending it the appearance of a badly conceived replica. The last factory Countach hot rod was the Evoluzione, a car many considered the spiritual successor to Lambo's 1970 Jota.
   

Constructed in 1987, the Evo (bottom) was a mobile test bed for evaluating the advanced technology emanating from the Lamborghini composites department (then under the control of one Horacio Pagani). It featured a carbon fibre tub and traditional subframes from which the engine and suspension were hung. A QV motor was de-restricted to 7500rpm (where the standard model was limited to 7000rpm) and with a few other mild tweaks, produced around 490bhp. Alterations to the body included carbon fibre opening panels (except for the doors), a restyled front spoiler, aerodynamic wheel discs, vented side skirts and wheel arch extensions (all carbon fibre). The interior was completely bereft of any series production luxuries. Weighing in at some 500kg less than the standard QV thanks to the many weight-saving devices employed in its design, it was able to sprint to 60mph in under 4 seconds and go on to reach over 205mph. Final tests carried out on the Evoluzione necessitated it be crash tested and thus, like the original LP500, the fastest Countach of all was completely destroyed.