The Countach became an instant legend almost overnight. Claims of it being the fastest production car in the world and a totally impractical interior (the windows could only open a few inches and rearward visibility was virtually nil) just added to the mystique of the Countach.
In 1982 the Countach received a larger, 5167cc, V12 which developed more torque. As well as the new engine the Countach, (now the LP500) also received larger air-vents and an optional rear "Wing" spoiler to boost the cars ostentatious image! From 1985 the car became the LP500QV thanks to the introduction of a four valve per cylinder head arrangement, a top speed of 200mph was claimed.
The interior didn't change much either, the lining used for the inner door became more luxurious with some added stitching, on the LP400S this panel was a single piece of leather with no stitching whatsoever, also the lock on the glove box was altered to remedy a problem with the earlier types.
The enlarged 5-Liter engine needed just as much fresh air as the 4-Liter unit, so the intakes behind the doors remained the same. On the March 1982 Geneva Auto Show, the new LP500 S was introduced, the old LP400 S remained available, but naturally did not sell very well anymore. The LP500S was a little heavier, about 290 Kg., but was still a lot faster than the LP400 S. This 'all-new' Countach outsold its predecessors in only two years, in its three-year production run, the LP500S sold 323 units.
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