Who woulda thunk...

FricFrac · 06-28-2009, 12:27 AM

"Fuel injection in ’86 made the Countach U.S. smog-legal for the first time since the ’70s, but the car carried ugly federal bumpers. Chrysler bought Lamborghini from interim Swiss owners in 1987 and oversaw the release of the final Lamborghini Countach, the 455-hp Anniversary Edition. With 650 built from 1988 to 90, this was the most popular, most refined, and possibly the fastest Lamborghini Countach: 0-60 mph in 4.7 seconds and 183 mph all out."

I don't street race but if I see a Countach I'm calling him out

GreenJalapeno · 06-28-2009, 12:48 AM

countaches look like fighter jets

Dova80 · 06-28-2009, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by FricFrac

"Fuel injection in ’86 made the Countach U.S. smog-legal for the first time since the ’70s, but the car carried ugly federal bumpers. Chrysler bought Lamborghini from interim Swiss owners in 1987 and oversaw the release of the final Lamborghini Countach, the 455-hp Anniversary Edition. With 650 built from 1988 to 90, this was the most popular, most refined, and possibly the fastest Lamborghini Countach: 0-60 mph in 4.7 seconds and 183 mph all out."

I don't street race but if I see a Countach I'm calling him out

call him out for what? A street race against a 20+ year old exotic?

Thumbs down man... Thumbs down.

FricFrac · 06-28-2009, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Dova80

call him out for what? A street race against a 20+ year old exotic?

Thumbs down man... Thumbs down.

Uh the point was how technology has changed. A car that was an unobtainable dream 20 years ago and now we have the same performance at a fraction of the price.... I personally think that`s pretty cool...

Crash · 06-28-2009, 03:48 AM

Actually, that Lambo is still faster than the 370z. Sorry. But even if the 0-60 is identical, the Lambo carries a MUCH better advantage: Torque and Power. In this case, if they were to stay even through 1st gear, the LP500 would pull car lengths on the 370z. At the end of the 1/4, the Lambo's going to be faster and will certainly be across the finish line first. Both cars weigh about the same.

Pretty much any LP500 or later is going to kick a 370z's @ss all over the road. The LP500 has a 5-speed so they'll lose less time in the shifting, and they all make more power.

Of course, with full bolt-ons, the Z should beat the Lambo, but I was comparing stock for stock.

BanningZ · 06-28-2009, 03:54 AM

Was always a Diablo fan, but pretty interesting none the less.

Crash · 06-28-2009, 04:13 AM

Yeah. Same here. I would LOVE a '99 Roadster or a '01 6.0 Special Edition.

I hear the drive and handle like sh!t, but I wouldn't care at all. The only thing I don't like about Lambos is that they get 7/13MPG and are TERRIBLE for the environment (which I actually do care about a lot).

CBRich · 06-28-2009, 06:53 AM

Am I the only one who saw the wink? He's just poking a little fun. I too find it pretty funny how vehicles once considered blazing fast would be just good today.

mrarroyo · 06-28-2009, 07:44 AM

And all of those past and present super cars don't even come close the awesomeness of an air-cooled VW Beetle. Yeah the Beetle rules!

Here is my baby a fully restored 1970 Beetle in yukon yellow.

antennahead · 06-28-2009, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Dova80

call him out for what? A street race against a 20+ year old exotic?

Thumbs down man... Thumbs down.

uhhhhhhh, I think he was making a point with joke about how far performance has come in 20 years, as well as how much car we can afford in a Z today.

John

antennahead · 06-28-2009, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by CBRich

Am I the only one who saw the wink? He's just poking a little fun. I too find it pretty funny how vehicles once considered blazing fast would be just good today.

I got it as well

John

NeedforZ · 06-28-2009, 08:33 AM

The Countach still carries a high cool factor even if its so 80's. No shame even if did lose to a modern car. Its still a Lambo you know.

antennahead · 06-28-2009, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by NeedforZ

The Countach still carries a high cool factor even if its so 80's. No shame even if did lose to a modern car. Its still a Lambo you know.

One of the first modern era supercars, if not the first.

John

FricFrac · 06-28-2009, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by CBRich

Am I the only one who saw the wink? He's just poking a little fun. I too find it pretty funny how vehicles once considered blazing fast would be just good today.

... which is why the Internet invented the smiley... er OK that was before the Internet.... I was begining to wonder if the point would be gotten at all :/ Thanks for getting it

I wasn't disrespecting the Lambo - I loved it as a kid and I still like how it looks - its very unique and the cool factor is in the clouds....

antennahead · 06-28-2009, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by FricFrac

... which is why the Internet invented the smiley... er OK that was before the Internet.... I was begining to wonder if the point would be gotten at all :/ Thanks for getting it

I wasn't disrespecting the Lambo - I loved it as a kid and I still like how it looks - its very unique and the cool factor is in the clouds....

Hey, I got it too..... where's my love?

John

06-28-2009, 12:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
FricFrac A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 1,481 Drives: 370Z 300ZX 280ZX 240 Rep Power: 228	Who woulda thunk... "Fuel injection in ’86 made the Countach U.S. smog-legal for the first time since the ’70s, but the car carried ugly federal bumpers. Chrysler bought Lamborghini from interim Swiss owners in 1987 and oversaw the release of the final Lamborghini Countach, the 455-hp Anniversary Edition. With 650 built from 1988 to 90, this was the most popular, most refined, and possibly the fastest Lamborghini Countach: 0-60 mph in 4.7 seconds and 183 mph all out." I don't street race but if I see a Countach I'm calling him out __________________ '09 370Z - '93 300ZX Vert - '83 280ZX - '83 280ZXT -'81 280ZXT stroker - '72 240Z - Stillen CBE, HFC, G3, Grounding Kit, Sways // Swift Spring // H&R 15mm // 5% Tint // Clear Bra //

06-28-2009, 03:48 AM	#5 (permalink)
Crash A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,853 Drives: 02 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 589	Actually, that Lambo is still faster than the 370z. Sorry. But even if the 0-60 is identical, the Lambo carries a MUCH better advantage: Torque and Power. In this case, if they were to stay even through 1st gear, the LP500 would pull car lengths on the 370z. At the end of the 1/4, the Lambo's going to be faster and will certainly be across the finish line first. Both cars weigh about the same. Pretty much any LP500 or later is going to kick a 370z's @ss all over the road. The LP500 has a 5-speed so they'll lose less time in the shifting, and they all make more power. Of course, with full bolt-ons, the Z should beat the Lambo, but I was comparing stock for stock. __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Totaled 2003 Corvette Z06 50th Anniversary

06-28-2009, 03:54 AM	#6 (permalink)
BanningZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: nowhere Posts: 5,478 Drives: 06' Nismo Frontier Rep Power: 28	Was always a Diablo fan, but pretty interesting none the less. __________________ Become a Premium Member: Click HERE MB 06' Nismo VQ40DE

06-28-2009, 04:13 AM	#7 (permalink)
Crash A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,853 Drives: 02 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 589	Yeah. Same here. I would LOVE a '99 Roadster or a '01 6.0 Special Edition. I hear the drive and handle like sh!t, but I wouldn't care at all. The only thing I don't like about Lambos is that they get 7/13MPG and are TERRIBLE for the environment (which I actually do care about a lot). __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Totaled 2003 Corvette Z06 50th Anniversary

06-28-2009, 12:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
GreenJalapeno Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: La Canada Flintridge Posts: 355 Drives: 10 Nissan 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 291	countaches look like fighter jets

06-28-2009, 06:53 AM	#8 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 544	Am I the only one who saw the wink? He's just poking a little fun. I too find it pretty funny how vehicles once considered blazing fast would be just good today.

06-28-2009, 07:44 AM	#9 (permalink)
mrarroyo Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Heaven on Earth Posts: 211 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 15	And all of those past and present super cars don't even come close the awesomeness of an air-cooled VW Beetle. Yeah the Beetle rules! Here is my baby a fully restored 1970 Beetle in yukon yellow.

06-28-2009, 08:33 AM	#12 (permalink)
NeedforZ Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 163 Drives: 370z Touring 7AT Rep Power: 16	The Countach still carries a high cool factor even if its so 80's. No shame even if did lose to a modern car. Its still a Lambo you know.