Plato's day with the Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 | Fifth Gear

In the first episode of the brand new series of Fifth Gear Recharged, Plato got to spend the day with Lamborghini's Countach LPI 800-4.
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[@jonathangould1255]

Love Jason Plato. What a dude. Always a great review and you know he can drive.

[@JEFFQUICKLE9]

Maybe he can drive.....but he's stupid! He acted like the older Countach going under 6 seconds for 0-60mph and a top speed of 170 was a great thing or accomplishment....I had a 4 cylinder Chrysler Conquest that could do that! LOL

[@LT53]

German dude closing the door was just hilarious

[@benpenagonzales6014]

Same don't care about the motivation, happy they did it. Looks ace. A good homage

[@whitesonatan-line2464]

Looks fantastic

[@pauln0371]

I totally agree it's definitely a cynical money grab and for £2m I would've expected a completely new car not just a rebodied Aventador. But hey they've sold em all so they've definitely got a customer base that has more money than sense.🤣🤣

[@Pob2278]

They also look Shite

[@greatestytcommentator]

EXACTLY! The Gallardo Turned he Lambo Marque... into a Salesman Car.

[@Amarjit_Singh]

Quite funny actually when the Aventador and it's variants (S, SV, SVJ, etc) are max £500k cars but with the addition of a puny electric motor and supercapacitor (and of course the redesigned exterior although I don't like the looks, the OG Countach is far better looking) it's over two millions, no wonder it's a cynical cash grab and what's even worse is that there are cars like Centenario that doesn't even have the hybrid assistance, just a body kit Aventador and similarly priced liked this car! SMH. I would have understood that the body is made from all carbon fibre but so is that for the SVJ.

[@_downunderdutch289]

I love the look of this car, bit expensive for a VW?

[@Meton12765]

Well, if you had the chance to legally steal the money off of corporate psychopaths and white collar criminals who want to emulate them? Wouldn't you? I mean, the whole point of hypercars is after all such that majority of the people buying them have more money than brains. And some don't even make a cent of profit, like the Bugatti is selling everything at a net-loss despite the outrageous price tag. I dunno of any other manufacturer whose cars are both profitable and technologically forward leaning enough to justify the price other than Köenigsegg. C. Von Köenigsegg is both business and engineering genius for what he has been able to achieve. And I still probably wouldn't buy one even if I were a multimillionaire. Because a several million dollar car just makes no sense.

[@ppppw2]

Gearbox is part of the drive. love it

[@Randolph_]

With the wave of so many Aventador versions over the last decade, I'm not all that excited about this car as, for me, it still radiates Aventador vibes. But for what it's worth, this modern Countach is gold! A future classic, hopefully

[@purwantiallan5089]

This Countach imo still legendary as ever.

[@SilverSurfer5150]

Not this version of it.

[@QFXmusic]

Know that road so well The Tushy law was my local for many years and i loved blasting up those roads in my 993 s with the sound bouncing of the hills ... Looks great.

[@lionsgarage]

The should have made a manual version if it is a Countach. Imagine that. Cool car bro.

[@terryhackett2059]

best line ever, 'I had one, until I was 48'

[@AtheistOrphan]

Such a shame they can’t do pop-up headlamps anymore.

[@theta924]

Because pop-up headlamp is unsafe ;)

[@daldal616]

@@theta924 don’t be stupid! Unsafe is walking on a motorway.

[@atishaykankaria4461]

not just the pop ups but the wing

[@blademanx]

Modify....

[@0Tweaky0]

The front could be a bit more agressive like the side and back of the car

[@petertimowreef9085]

Haha that bit with the German bikers was TV gold! That's what I like about 5th gear, it stays down to Earth and relatable. I've met German bikers, they're really nice usually and if I were driving a trick Lambo and met some I'd totally strike up a conversation and let them check out the car! Meanwhile that other car show with gear in it's name is racing a Space Shuttle or whatever. Also cool, but a little further away removed from my reality.

[@aidy6000]

It continues the "true" Car Magazine format, its forebare "old old" Top Gear started.

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@aidy6000 this Countach is for legends only. Chisato also drove one.

[@twaito]

The creaky door was brilliant

[@jonwarshawsky5288]

Problem is every Lamborghini/McLaren/Lotus/Ferrari uses the same formerly extreme design language. The original Countach was unlike anything else. This is more or less like every other exotic car.

[@Johnnygga]

Maybe that’s why Jason says he wishes they’d gone more extreme. They could’ve done it but that means $$$$$

[@Frost67915]

I don't want to be a pessimist, but can we really do something else nowadays? Most popular brands like BMW or Audi are getting fake exhausts, fake vents, fake sounds, worse materials, worse reliability, we got Tesla fandom despite it's terrible materials and the new Lamborghini Countach is just a Sian underneath.

[@captain_context9991]

What? The only thing they have in common is that they are low, wide, and, what... have 4 wheels? They are very different in design. These fundamental likenesses arent so much design choices as they are out of necessity for going fast and sticking to the road.

[@1234TheBeat4321]

I think it's good that at least they tried to do a modern take on a classic. Imo it looks better than the old school one, I think the swoopy lines fit it better.

[@bootneck401664]

Sat in one of these at V8Hotel in Stuttgart, simply simply lovely 🥰

[@mrmawson2438]

Back in the day I had a picture of one of them on my wall

[@brucecoudrey1246]

Awesome!! I love it.. thank you

[@linasmarcinkevicius]

Thank you FITH GEAR ⚙️ So COOL 😎

[@fxulla]

Fantastic video!

[@bongo9006]

Now we need the cannonball run 3. Get some wings on it and a couple of beautiful ladies driving it.

[@Nathan93Baker]

Also paint it black. Just no front wing.🤮

[@kramnam4716]

Love this design update

[@stance4life.98]

I like it more and more every time I see it

[@sprezzatura8755]

This car is just another reason why the C8 Corvette is a gift to petrolheads around the world. Unbeatable value for money with real world usability and pretty good fuel economy. Not to mention it is a beast with Chevy dependability!

[@lobsterwhisperer7932]

Rich Arabs is core customer base for new countach.

[@Skrenja]

"Chevy dependability" hasn't been a thing in over a decade. Modern Chevys are junk lmao.

[@LexTNeville]

There are some proper design nods in there. The front view is really reminiscent of Countach / Diablo, the straightish bonnet panel gaps and lights, terminator lines of the body panels. The hexagonal wheel arches are a welcome departure from the norm a la Countach original. The rear end looks a bit predictable for a 2023 supercar though. Let us see some differential, or expose some suspension or something a bit mad. That'd do the trick.

[@farishanafiah8461]

This Countach is based on Sian, and the Sian is based on the Aventador SVJ. It's the same thing as what Lamborghini had done before with the 2006 Miura Concept where it was basically a Murcielago LP640 underneath.

[@eamonshields2754]

I Love Lamborghini For Bringing This Monster Back

[@gilesmcdowall8860]

Love the exhaust note unmistakable Lambo 😈😈

[@lidlika1]

the road Jason was on the Selkirk to Moffat road the A 708. its amazing, it passes st.Mary's Loch. its one of my favourite roads

[@johnmull59]

Mine too, the Scottish Borders are stunning and so often bypassed in the rush to get to the Highlands.

[@phil.i.am2]

Short and sweet vid. Would have preferredmore design cues from the Countach generations, after all it was 'the' poster car for many petrol heads, so would love to of see an evolution of the Countach to this day. Maybe one day 🤞🏼

[@TypicalBlue-rq8ri]

Bet your really feeling blessed bud to drive what you do.

[@sukhdevr3489]

Plato, Needell and VBH are/were the heart of Fifth Gear.

[@paulskinback717]

it looks lovely in white

[@georgek.papafilippou2583]

My dear friend, I think you have the best & most pleasant job in the world, by just driving such masterpieces of technology!

[@johnd.5601]

I love that car!

[@malcolmar]

Beautiful!

[@SmoshpitOnTelerxxm]

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[@chadkennedy8675]

Lamborghini should have given it a wing option aswell like the original countach they should have made all the retro Countach wheels aswell also they should have made it have manual only

[@crunchboxdan]

That is now my new dream car. ❤

[@CarsofGlasgow]

Great video, stunning Lambo! I am curious, when was this filmed in Scotland?

[@chrisp4899]

Trust the German fella to find the squeaky door 🚪 🤣🤣

[@paganmonkey4439]

Love you Plato wish you could keep going in the btcc respect.

[@Tj930]

Looks nice. Great design

[@Tj930]

Dear, old Harry was getting super-excited about a new, bland, blue Maserati...

Cool video.

[@peterbennpan7288]

Does Jason have the steering wheel set right upto him or is it like that as standard?

[@christophercrumpton9699]

Looks amazing. I even see some hints of the diablo, my favorite lambo, in there too.

[@TechSyndicate83]

The only thing missing from this Aventador turned Countach is the iconic wing.

[@aplanedividedthesky]

The one in the nose, right?

[@TechSyndicate83]

@@aplanedividedthesky you know it lol!

[@martijnnvermeulen7515]

Best looking lamborghini in years.

[@TheCmducks]

No matter what it's flaws, I loved it then and I love it now

[@leeward6762]

Best looking modern lamborghini.

[@doublestrokeroll]

The part with the squeaky door was hilarious....exactly right....the German picks up on the build quality...haha...

[@TwiztedJugallo]

Only if he knew it was the germans who built that car...

[@doublestrokeroll]

@@TwiztedJugallo Are you sure? Think you're wrong about that. It's built in the Italian factory and even if you're referring to the engine, which has nothing to do with doors squeaking, this uses the V12 which has been an in house engine for them for since 1963. This isn't the V10 Audi engine.

[@alexrekzu4079]

doesn't take being German to notice a squeaky door

[@TwiztedJugallo]

@@doublestrokeroll Lambo belongs to VW group my man. Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda, Lambo, Porsche etc and only Porsche are almost completely independent from them. That 5.2L V10 engine that some of the Lambo's use is in Audi R8 made by Audi.

[@doublestrokeroll]

@@TwiztedJugallo Are you even listening? Where do they build Lamborghinis? What engine is being used in the new Countach? Read the last response I gave to you, and actually pay attention. Respond to the points I made that refuted your points instead of just stating the obvious. Or are you just a puppet who doesn't know how to think properly?

[@normsallitt2753]

Excellent review and I couldn't agree more about the design

[@Yorkshiremadmick]

As a 65 year old. I remember vividly the original This is a good tribute. Beats BMW’s attempt at a mini or VW’s attempt at a beetle.

[@MESSI.HANDPLAYER]

Never ever beats the mini! Come on man, u must be joking! That mini's of these times are great copy of back in the days!

[@marvinsinclair9245]

Good 👍 stuff fam

[@damiendarlington]

Love this car...... Would loved to have seen an outrageous, wide as hell & space like evil version of the much more badass DIABLO SV though!!!!

[@patrickdixon4945]

I like the green one.

[@andypalin3287]

Nice Motor! 😂😎🤘🎸

[@disturbed250]

It does look good the more you see it but yeah... if you're gonna do a 'Countach'...start from scratch. Don't just re-body an Aventador. You would buy it..get in it and go ..oh.

[@ChrisSaddlerSam]

YES PLEASE!

[@MVD792]

Sad they used the Countach name for a rebodied Aventador. It looks like a creation out of Leepu's Garage

[@doublestrokeroll]

Disagree. I don't care at all. It looks great.

[@Amarjit_Singh]

@@doublestrokeroll One would definitely care when Aventador's are max 500k cars in the UK market but for 2M or more, the same package with little hybrid assistance, that's not right. And looks are subjective and this doesn't look good at all.

[@doublestrokeroll]

@@Amarjit_Singh I don't care. I think it looks amazing. Apparently you don't know what the word "subjective" means. If people will pay it then it's "right". Obviously those people think it's worth it.

[@itsomarz9337]

Gearbox borrowed from aventador?! Man the countach is a rebodied aventador 😅

[@EldePHX]

Should’ve made it a dual clutch smh

[@Amarjit_Singh]

@@EldePHX Not possible on the Aventador platform, need modifications extensively.

[@motorbikemumblings]

Nice puff of blue smoke at the start.

[@mitchrich6]

I didn't know fifth gear was back. Wow

[@robsmall6466]

Second episode was just shown. Quest and Discovery I think

[@jamesolive3693]

Yeah the countach is the platform of the Sian but the is the evolution of the countach and it carries over from prior years so that makes total sense

[@WHYTEPC]

like the video but why is the quality so bad? looks like it was filmed in 2010, 1080p isnt enough anymore

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[@petegeorge6605]

hat is it to watch, he called it LP1 not LPI wtf?????

[@marvinsinclair9245]

Insane

[@thijshorvers9661]

@@petegeorge6605 😊oo

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@petegeorge6605 LP1.

[@kingxerxes3139]

Loved it when he closed that cheap ass door. He knew that this car is cheap as hell. ❤ for the biker!

[@edward101697]

2 mil is crazy... But it looks and sounds soooo cool

[@captain_context9991]

They didnt "borrow" the gearbox from the SVJ, this ENTIRE CAR is an SVJ with a bit of bodywork on it. And thats fine too.

[@LBNMKRS]

Its an Aventagor with a tune and a bodykit.

[@ruddgrandprix-speedrunraci8515]

That's the new Countach? It did exist. I saw it coming.

[@MrFlyingguy]

Jason Legend PLATO......

[@LarsEvanJ]

Why don't I get a day with this wonderful Countach ?

[@xuevgermanist]

Jason Plato's voice somehow reminds me of Brian Johnson from AcDc

[@thesprawl2361]

Next week: Socrates's day with the Ferrari 296 and Wittgenstein gives his SHOCKING verdict on the new McLaren Artura

[@section8usmc53]

How does he not know that the Aventador gearbox was specifically designed that way. They wanted the added theater and violence. Like a sledgehammer to the back of the seat. Very much like the BMW E46 M3 SMG. I love it. You want less theater, but and Aston Martin or a McLaren. Let Lamborghini keep at least A FEW things Lamborghini like.

[@krestovozdvizhenskiy]

Despite the tech and whistles this "Countach" is far more better looking than the new Revuelto

[@BUEAU]

@5:40 hilarious... That door sqeal is embarrassingly absurd

[@corglass]

375hp to 770hp is a tasty jump from MK1 to mk2

[@BaldHeadedManc]

It's like going from a 3.75" cock to a big ol' 7.7".. a world of difference and you might need some stitches after

[@robd1859]

I would love to see them actually bring back the Countach full production. Look at Porsche they've never discontinued the 911. They need to bring back the Countach as a permanent production model. I hate when companies only make limited edition. Porsche has been building the same car for decades.

[@robd1859]

The 1989 25th anniversary Countach had 450 horse. The 88 5000-quattrovalve and 89 25th anniversary were my 2 favorites

[@grabir01]

Did they ever fix the problem with these catching fire ?

[@colinhoward74]

Yes , its definately a V12 Lambo , but its a bit half hearted in the styling dept , should have kept to the radical of the 60s Miura to the 70s Countach while keeping the cues Countachish to be real .

[@trtamrtatv3368]

5:40 That´s why ´´Made in Germany´´ mean something in car world.... Italian car has emotion and beautiful design, but there is no quality like German cars. Cheers up for both 👏👌✌👍

[@toke7560]

Once saw one one of these in cheshire in the mid 70s. No number plate on it. I followed it and when it stopped a girl got out.I don' know which was more beautiful. I was in love with both.

[@imhs81]

No manual gear box? I'm not getting it

[@BarryMakariou]

They should of done this as a manual

[@Starfishcentral]

*Yeah I had a poster of the original Lamborghini Countach on my bedroom wall in the 1980's. Drove a Lamborghini Murcielago (and Ariel Atom) for my 40th birthday.* *Shame it was a 'driving experience' which meant the instructors wouldn't let me drive them as fast as I wanted!* 😢 *The two videos are on my KZbin gaming channel if anyone wanted to watch them.* 🤔

[@brynleytalbot778]

Create a playlist for driving experiences because for a non gamer you have page after page of drivel and I still don’t see your videos. Or you’re playing clickbait.

[@Starfishcentral]

@@brynleytalbot778 those 2 videos are in a playlist!

[@tuclance]

It need 12 endpipes a fixed rearwing AND A FRONTWING! CANNONBALL EDITION!

[@DwainDwight]

of all the cars I can't afford, this is the one I would take. in orange though, with black leather.

[@hunterphille1280]

I really think the car would have benefited from a big wing like the original as far as aesthetics go

[@chrisg4rr377]

The original one didn't have a wong

[@Joescuderia]

Good.

[@PeachyPixel28]

"all fur coat and no knickers" lmao wtaf xD

[@ANGRYTRUMP2024]

5:41 german panzer tank builder man found a mechanical problem haha awsome!

[@ferraridan4883]

Needs a big rear wing !!

[@gavin5221]

Aventador,yes the elec battery is fairly new(about a year and a half old) but the chassis etc is fairly antique compared to it's competitors. The gearbox is well over a decade old. Great vid but...

[@Simon_PieMan]

Point taken, but is that actually a bad thing?

[@Amarjit_Singh]

@@Simon_PieMan But the overall package isn't even worth a million pound.

[@brynleytalbot778]

@@Amarjit_Singh Yet it’ll launch into the collectors aftermarkets at double its asking price. Lamborghini know that’s the premium gained through highly limited cars. Nice bonus for its VIP’s. (Very Iterative Purchasers)

[@Amarjit_Singh]

@@brynleytalbot778 Not likely all these variants doubles up in value in the used car market, there's a Sián roadster for sale (in Canada) for about 5M usd, and the original msrp without options was close to 4M usd. There's also a coupé variant for sale for about 3.7M usd (in Canada) and it's original msrp was 3.6M usd without options. Both cars have around 350km. So what you're saying not entirely true for all such cars. While SVJ's in the US and Canada markets have appreciated quite a bit, infact double or more than double and it's essentially the same car minus the supercapacitor. Edit: Reference - Check Auto Trader Canada

[@Amarjit_Singh]

@@brynleytalbot778 It's no Koenigsegg that'll double its value in 5-6months.

[@freddiejones4598]

Such a lazy money grab. It’s an aventador in drag. The aventador has under pinning that are 8 years old

[@3v3rhard]

This.

[@Michael-yz4mc]

Typical Lamborghini

[@richboy900]

Even the cien or whatever it's called is probably based on the aventador

[@ashleysutherland4118]

Who cares it’s a Lamborghini have u got one?!!……..

[@fungt89]

8? I dunno Feels alit longer

[@suparman963]

5:39 🤣

[@stevenmcknight9488]

The interior is amazing 😍

[@benbustama3430]

One of the rare occasions where I wished the video was more in depth & longer. I would have appreciated more eye & ear candy.😂

[@sc2320]

nice 💯💪

[@Exupace]

What an iconic car, a design that's older than I (just :-D) However, they (Lamborghini) missed the point. I've seen some designs by others touted about recently that look waaay better. Even Lego managed a better looking version. I'll take the 25th anniversary edition thanks, with the better rear lights and the huge wing.

[@RRRVanquish1998]

Imagine this in Miami Vice

[@martintsung9917]

Legend... 👑