Lamborghini celebrates 50 years by bringing the iconic Countach LP 400 back to its original production line, where it now shares space with the modern Lamborghini Revuelto for a special anniversary photo shoot that bridges past and present. The Lamborghini Countach LP 500 debuted as a concept car at the Geneva Motor Show on March 11, 1971, and its instant success quickly led to the decision to turn it into a production vehicle. After undergoing rigorous development and testing,the Countach LP 400 finally hit the market in 1974, cementing its status as an automotive icon.
“We are proud to still be producing our super sports car models in the place where the Countach was created,” commented Ranieri Niccoli, Lamborghini’s Chief Manufacturing Officer. “Production has radically changed since then and there was a marked transformation of many aspects starting with the production of the Countach right through to today’s models. Today our production is very different from 1974, but it retains the best aspects and brings together the manual skills of our operators and the best available technologies, giving rise to the so-called Manifattura Lamborghini Next Level. The common denominator between the production of the Countach and our cars today is attention to detail.”
Lamborghini’s original factory, spanning 12,000 square meters, was completed in 1966. The same year, the company began producing gearboxes and differentials in-house. The facility comprised production areas, offices, testing rooms, and a service workshop, with two dedicated lines for engines and car assembly. By October 1968, Lamborghini had expanded the factory by an additional 3,500 square meters, accommodating further growth and production capacity.
Today, the factory has expanded considerably, now encompassing 346,000 square meters. Nevertheless, the area where the original Countach was assembled—designated as the No. 1 Countach Assembly Line—remains preserved in its original state and is currently dedicated to the production of Lamborghini’s new 12-cylinder plug-in hybrid, the Revuelto. The Countach’s return to the production line has reunited former Lamborghini technicians from the 1970s and 1980s with current Revuelto operators, fostering an exchange of memories and insights.
This harmonious fusion of design and engineering underscores Lamborghini’s dedication to innovation while honoring its storied heritage, with the Countach serving as an enduring emblem of the brand’s pioneering spirit.
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