Lamborghini Countach 5000 Quattrovalvole review

A Harry's garage video special on what makes a 1987 Lamborghini Countach Quattrovalve special. Also includes a history on the Countach and driving impressions gained after four years and 18,000km of ownership. Video brought to you in association with www.footmanjames.co.uk
Since filming this video, I've been sent new info regarding the total number of fuel-injected Countach QV built, which I've quoted below. Turns out the mix is not 50:50 FI/carb I quoted in the video after all. My thanks to Joe Sackey for sending me the following information.
"Out of the 610 QVs built between 1985 and 1988, approximately 220 were FI cars, with 80% of those coming to the USA. Of the 657 25th Anniversarios built between 1988 and 1990, we know about 200 were FI cars, with 187 of those coming to the USA".

[@williamdeegan7840]

I'm 54 now. Since I was a kid, about 85 or so I put a poster on my bedroom wall of a red Countach. Side profile. That poster is still there . LOVE YOUR COUNTACH.

[@VX220Bits.co.uk-OPEL-SPEEDSTER]

Me too , never going to own a Countach but its a work of art

[@Pullisto]

My first ever model car kitset I made up was a red Countach. 1985. Still have it. I'm 56 now.

[@MassiveTrackHunter]

29:45: "Every time I open the garage I have to pinch myself....I've got a Countach." Yep. Proper attitude. :-)

[@haywoodf]

Harry = A competently informed brilliantly tasteful automotive enthusiast that above all oozes passion and personality. Bravo, bis.

[@TheRealSmithFamily]

While being quite wealthy, he also seems VERY down to earth. Seems like the kind of guy you could sit and have a beer with. Love it! I can't stand arrogant people.

[@teahluke]

Lzz!

[@chino852456]

no one with common sense can stand arrogant people... i just opened a beer for you :)

[@DavidSmith-yt7im]

Get your tongue out of his arse

[@johnsmith-mm1vt]

@@DavidSmith-yt7im HAHA

[@300ZCorradoVR6Z]

This is probably the best review of a Countach that I have seen, Thank you Harry!

[@Simnettnutrition]

This is my absolute favourite car channel. On youtube, on TV, anywhere. The details and flow is absolutely perfect. The rarity and diversity of your collection is nothing short of magic. Thank you for taking the time to make these videos. They are appreciated.

[@derekheeps1244]

I think it is up there with his pal Iain Tyrell and his workshop videos

[@LoveBandit1000]

Holy cow! The 27:47 mark where he opens her up...put on some headphones and the sound of that engine is just UNREAL!!!

[@sonicstep]

😂

[@straightsix306]

Easily the best channel of its type on here. Infornative, enthusiastic and just a man sharing his passion. Absolutely brilliant. And that carb'd V12...my days.

[@terbo2000]

That was the fastest 30 minutes of my life. I couldn't blink the entire time. Incredible job expressing your love and appreciation for this car.

[@davidroddam7764]

Great vid. Your fears about it being overly long were unfounded. I could have watched an hour of this quite happily. Thanks Harry

[@Kexxey123]

This is amazing, I love his passion for cars and how he actually drives them, shows them off to the public! Not like other collectors who keep them in pristine garages and touch them only with white gloves on. I love your videos, Harry, keep them coming!

[@trevorpomroy550]

The perfect; the only way to begin a Countach video.

[@db94062]

Harry’s garage is the best. What a great first-person inside perspective on all the cars. Thanks Harry!

[@Auxinelectro]

Found this channel the other week and now I'm addicted! Such in depth knowledge, really feels like you are learning about the cars from someone who has lived and breathed them! Great watching!!

[@Tuppoo94]

True supercar. Everything manual, demands concentration and effort, a bit unrefined, lots of power, screw fuel economy.

[@petmitsu]

Tuppoo94 Agreed. The high effort and concentration this car demands when you drive it is what makes it so rewarding.

[@k2apache60]

'A bit'? unrefined? Lol

[@slopedarmor]

and slower on a track than a model x suv haha

[@thepatchface7236]

@@slopedarmor on Grand tour faster in the rain around their track than an XJ220 and an EB110. Fast for its era, still quick enough.

[@philv6308]

Im sure you get used to it quite quickly...the HP amount is within livable boundaries...so no worrys...

[@audioisgood]

Now I know who's name to give the next time someone asks me who my hero's are. Truly inspiring, Harry. Thank you for sharing these wonderful cars with us.

[@nottawaygarage3683]

When you hear one, in person, for the first time, it changes you. You crave to hear it more and more. It doesn't just stir your soul, it takes it out, shakes it up, slaps it around, has a go at the naughty parts, then leaves you a broken mess of sweat, snot, and slobber. I have known women who had the same effect on me, but none who spoke Italian.

[@bstardchild3946]

Dirk Rasmussen .. i have my friend and she had a serious case of the mental lol ..

[@strongxhands]

Nottaway Garage this is such a well-written description of the Countach exhaust note. Just a brilliant comment in general :)

[@vernonvouga5869]

I was born in 86, my generation was the Diablo, however I cannot get past the awesomeness of any of the Lamborghinis. I would love to own a Countach. The fact your driving it earns so mutch respect.

[@craigcottam]

Thank you Harry for such a wonderful and revealing look at my childhood dream car.

[@xhaust1]

I like the way Mr. Harry has presented this documentary. With small simple details and of-course personal touches here and there has kept this presentation interesting. He has managed to give all the details that are generally beyond the usual: Top speed, BHP, Torque, 0-62 MPH so on and so forth. Another interesting fact is that he showed how does the boot and the bonnet open's up (the latch/lock). Also the fact that the frontal cosmetic air vents are a problem during monsoon. The care required to wash car that might end up wetting the computer unit. Thank you for the documentary on one of the most popular pin up cars. I had this on my wall in deep Purple colour. I still feel she is one of the most futuristic looking cars for years to come.

[@harrysgarage]

Since filming this video, I've been sent new info regarding the total number of fuel-injected Countach QV built, which I've quoted below. Turns out the mix is not 50:50 FI/carb I quoted in the video after all. My thanks to Joe Sackey for sending me the following information. "Out of the 610 QVs built between 1985 and 1988, approximately 220 were FI cars, with 80% of those coming to the USA. Of the 657 25th Anniversarios built between 1988 and 1990, we know about 200 were FI cars, with 187 of those coming to the USA".

[@X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X]

Harry's garage What a great video - thank you!

[@glensgraphix]

This is the best Countach video I have ever seen. It goes through things I wasn't aware of. Now when I look at the front of one all I'm going to think about is how much water gets into the front compartment on rainy days lol. Great video, thanks.

[@quackman]

Guy Fawkes uhh... he did touch on those things--specifically from what I remember: the big battery, the engine that's been easy to maintain with not many problems....

[@MrAlfredAlfredo]

Harry's garage Harry your videos are very informative and the camera work is good. but the sound is atrocious. can you please get a wire less clip on microphone with a wind screen.

[@christophernagy5603]

Guy Fawkes You Just Love being a Troll. Good for You, Yay!! Doesn't matter what you used to do for a living. You only live once, take a chill pill, since your comments make you sound immature. It's a cool car, regardless, a classic, period. It's a raw machine that growls. All cars go through changes and evolve. Plus, you can't form sentences very well or type well either, if you want to get technical about things. I did type MT900 in KZbin? All sorts of videos by many different people came up in my search. Please be more specific to be able to share your attempts at validity. I believe you. But, I'm an Illustrator and I don't go on other artists videos and say their artwork sucks? It's childish and rude. I'm sure you'd probably say my classic beast is shit too. Because hey, why not, that's what Trolls do on videos about cool things posted by nice people who enjoy their possessions, are passionate and love what they do. I Love my car and I think it Rocks, well, because it Damn Well Does! Live and enjoy life, leave people alone, keep your rude lame comments to yourself. Especially if it's a vehicle that you keep in your garage in a collection and take it every once in awhile, doesn't really matter. Cool car Harry, love the videos!! Cheers!

[@4baddboy]

Harry is such a classy calm mild-mannered kool posh humble enthusiast and you can tell he has lived yet like a little boy in the candy shop having the time of his life as an added bonus his attention to detail about the cars from quirks to their history is second to none here here harry.

[@captainwre]

If anyone deserves a collection as amazing as this one. Its Harry, these machines deserve to be seen, felt, and driven. Not sit sparkling in a garage somewhere being stared at. Great Video, makes my day every time a new one is uploaded!

[@just_nate_8694]

Amen

[@240fxst]

Harry your enthusiasm about this car is contagious. Like we were 16 all over again and living the dream! Thanks for sharing!

[@olaniyi570]

Still the most beautiful Super car ever made!

[@DANNY40379]

nope, that would go to the Miura

[@upnorthviking823]

Was my dream car as a kid.i had a poster of this exact model same color etc..still enjoy looking at it.sooo beautifull!!😍😍😍

[@cielobuio]

@@DANNY40379 Spot on !!

[@bradford_shaun_murray]

0:13 sounds ok as well :)

[@russellking9762]

no...Lamborghini Miura

[@davewheeler7679]

I love that comment about mileage not mattering. When it needs a rebuild it will get a rebuild. Great attitude to owning these type of cars. They are there to be enjoyed.

[@RockwoodJoe]

Back in the 80s, 12 cylinders & 4 valves per cylinder = MIND BLOWN!

[@gmansplit]

The Ferrari F12 has 12 cylinders and 4 valves per cylinder...

[@Laury79]

DOHC wasn't new then. Had been around since the 1920's at least in racing cars, became much more common in road cars from the late 1960's onwards.

[@orgenoburt8988]

So knowledgeable that's a true fan. Not just a owner but he knows the history in and out. Respect!

[@nedzaldinho]

Love Harry's garage. It's an absolute pleasure and a joy to have such an enthusiast share with us what it's like to drive and own these cars which I'm sure were childhood dreams for many of us.Many thanks and keep up the great work!

[@craigantono284]

The Countach was and still is the "Dream Car" par excellence . Few lucky ones have the pleasure to own and drive one. While I was enjoying this video a sentimental yearning of that happiness was overwhelming me, I remember back in those young years in Zurich, a friend owned a Lamborghini Countach in a special VenenumGreen colour with race exaust, every week the Police stopped him for a fine (he got used to it)... when we drove in summer, we left the doors open when starting, waited 1/4 of an hour to warm the engine up and then while accelerating til 120 the doors closed due to airpressure :), the needle went from approx. 8000rpm to 6000rpm in every gear change. After so many years, I can still feel, live the tremendous sound, the cribbling in the veins, the excitement. Excellent video Mr. Gentleman.

[@Chris.Davies]

You are quite right Harry, the 5000 QV is by far the most desirable, and most gorgeous Countach of all - with the exception of the unobtainable periscope models on fat tyres, of course! I once said to my dad, when I was about 18, that one day I would own a Lamborghini Countach. The other day, he reminded me of that statement over 30 years ago, and asked me why I now had 4 Porsches! And, the answer is, that I have more fun in my Porsches than I ever could in a Countach - but deep inside me, I still yearn for one. Happily though, I am content for that to remain an unfulfilled desire.

[@starfighterusscv-6693]

That was a wonderful video, Harry. You covered the Countach better than anyone, ever. I wanted one as a kid. After watching your video, you awakened a yearning I'd almost forgotten. It took my breath away hearing the beautiful 12 cylinder, carbureted engine. I almost felt like I was in the car with you. You are the best reviewer, hands down, no others compare. Thanks for what you do, kudos.

[@blitzsah]

Kept my interest for the whole 30 minutes, a first for a youtube video. Thanks very much Harry.

[@karmabomberger5598]

Great video! Others complained about the audio, not me. Proves that this car is truely the most beautiful and badass supercar ever made, and Lamborghini gave you what you wanted, a 90% racecar without the fluff.

[@TheRadChannel]

Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is my favorite video on the Internet!!! This made my day and my sons day!!!! Countach for life!!!!!

[@OrangeUp]

And what about the iPhone?

[@tim2468]

I watched this again after months. It was even better the second time. Harry knows how to have fun in a car...and in the Cotswolds!

[@ZondaF355]

Thank you Harry and please keep bringing us these lengthy and passionate reviews and insight into your motoring world. I have and always will consider you one of the top opinions in fine automobiles. The fact that also founded my favorite car publication EVO just further heightens your legend. Thanks again

[@micmackman4444]

Somewhere on the borders between tarmac scrubbed with 345-width rubber, and grass breathed upon by Countach holy breath, lies rocks streaked with tiny chips of red Italian paint from a screaming work of art. Another amazing video, Harry. Thanks for sharing your magnificent collection with the world.

[@NickMurray]

Great video Harry, love the detail.

[@domd8589]

this nick murray guys gets everywhere

[@FADn12641]

Excellent video! There's nothing better than listening to a true enthusiast talk about the car he loves.

[@celt67]

I'd far rather hear Harry explaining the problems of a Countach's glovebox than watch Jeremy Clarkson slide round corners of an airfield shouting " watch this..." in one.

[@dickieblench5001]

You mean POWWEEER😂

[@bobedwardsjr]

Learned a lot about the Countach watching this, but the owners pure delight at looking, touching and driving his car was brilliant. You can just see his soul awaken with pleasure from the moment he takes it out of the garage. Well done Harry. :)

[@doalwa]

I can hardly make out anything of what Harry is saying over that glorious V12 roaring in the back...ah, Lamborghini, you just gotta love'm :-)

[@ztwntyn8]

That is absolutely beautiful. Yes, it was on my wall as a child. Later in life, now, I would think of giving up a couple of my muscle cars for one of these. This is my dream car. Thank you for the look my friend.

[@sabo2706]

The smile in his face says all. GREAT! I love the sound of this engine, it´s just music in my ears. Thank´s for this video.

[@shafrobert]

James May did a nice little drive in this car for his "Cars of the People" series. Harry seemed like a very nice, decent normal guy in that one as well. It's not only nice to see this car, but nice that such wonderful people own them and share them with the rest of us lot.

[@carsaregood911]

Thank you Harry! Please upload more frequently!

[@darrinbunston5932]

Thanks for showing so much for the Countach for your audience and people like me that may never get a chance to see one up close or even set in one

[@darrinbunston5932]

😍 love the Countach 😁👍👍

[@troop73oo]

What a great video, brought a smile to my face to. Thanks Harry.

[@amazingsnow]

Thank you for posting Hary. So happy for you living what most of us have only dream of. Love the car and that sound is better music than the radio for sure.

[@anotherone10]

11:07 That spare wheel is pretty hilarious, but it does the job lol

[@stevenvilardi8626]

anotherone10 nice to have a spare. I don't have one on my C-5 but where do you put the wide wheel that was removed? Possibly over the engine and in front of the spoiler?

[@b.saulius3916]

@@stevenvilardi8626 you just switch them ?

[@jaredolson7543]

I like how you do not shy away from showing us everything about these magnificent cars.

[@altemu]

imho the most iconic car ever!

[@howardmckenna]

A real analogue supercar. You put the effort in, it rewards in spades. What a machine. Forza Lamborghini!!

[@KnightIndustries572]

the start up sequence at the very beginning just gives me goosebumps, pure menace, pure testosterone in the world's meanest sexiest shape ever

[@kempez]

I've been trawling through your video's Harry and I found this one. It as absolutely brilliant because Countach was my poster car as a young kid and it's one of my absolute hero cars. Watching this and seeing the way you drive it and the massive 'kid in a sweetshop' smile on your face as you describe owning your dream car was excellent. Thanks and keep up the good work

[@NeilMagill]

Harry another great video oozing with detail and enthusiasm! Thanks for uploading!

[@mattmiddleton9227]

I had a poster on my bedroom wall for years of the exact same car... Thank you for sharing your collection. It comes across loud and clear you're a real enthusiast who just loves these cars. Cheers.

[@zenden6564]

"One of those cars you've got to roll your sleeves up....right I'm driving the Countach today"

[@bradford_shaun_murray]

0:13 it's definitely got that vibe to it.

[@robertphillips3078]

Guess u dont hav much ⏰ 4 the EV vehicles Harry 😀😁😂😃😄😅😆 when u have a fantastic beast like thisc, who would blame u. The sound in cockpit is absolutely magnificent & thx so much 4 uploading

[@L.J.W.98]

James May drove this countach on one of his car shows!

[@aydankhaliq2967]

"sorry Harry"

[@anjoLas]

From ALL the cars in the World, this has always been my favorite. Grew up in the 80's, had it on the wall as a kid, fell asleep looking at it every night. Btw, new subscriber here. Thank you sir, i like your reviews.

[@TeslaNick2]

It's the noise, iconic Lamborghini V12 noise. No other car ever made sounds as good as this engine. (Especially the last version).

[@stephen9869]

Pagani Zonda F 7.3 / Ferarri Testarossa :P

[@flatshade]

Stephen Keeler Overrated.

[@TheAslakVind]

Dear Harry! Please keep the detail level on these vids, your enthusiasm is really amazing and brings a big smile on my face. I love that you want to descrie all the details, its like being there myself. That is the biggest praise I can give you!

[@tonykoziol9052]

Great review Harry........You are so lucky in life,but im not envious cos you are a nice man and deserve all you have. Cheers.

[@Pete.hooooo]

You lucky basket. Really nice to see someone that owns and has time to let everyone see what a supercar it was. Wounderful

[@PorscheSweden]

Finally a new video!! Great video and looking forward for some more!

[@zapruder686]

A truly iconic car. I had to compare this with my 1:18 model made by Kyosho and they did not do a bad job. Love the way you present it.

[@Mavermick1]

The purchase price! That would be around £250,000 today. Wow! Beautiful car. I have one myself (a model obviously).

[@44funsize]

That car is so freakin awesome even to this day, the wide tires are my favorite part but the design, the intake vents, the doors, the spoiler is just so freakin amazing. I smile every time i see it. I love it.

[@alanzyoutube]

I want to see a When Harry met Jay Leno video at Jay's garage!

[@med8tor1]

That would be a blast. His review on this Countach compensates well with Jay's and vice versa.

[@Chogie14]

That video would be 4hrs long. After the edit.

[@john745w7]

you cannot compare them, jay is a classic american petrolhead and harry is a gentleman

[@Chogie14]

Compare??? I'm fairly sure we're talking about Harry going to LA and meeting Jay in his garage.

[@LemurClothing]

Jay would have to change his name to Sally.

[@dscracing0260]

THE COUNTACH WAS SO FAR BEYOND IN THEIR TIMEFRAME IN THE SUPERCAR CATEGORY VERY UNIQUE SIMPLE AND PACKED WITH A HUGE ENGINE AND GEARBOX THIS IS WHAT A TRUE RACE CAR IS ALL ABOUT SIMPLICITY AND NOISE THANK YOU FOR THE TOUR OF YOUR BEAUTIFUL MACHINE ...

[@bbirdman1981]

amazing car, excellent review! love to see an owner of a classic supercar talk with so much passion and knowhow about it, i do hope the audio gets better in your next reviews.. it's hard to hear wat you say when you're driving.

[@amnonhoppe]

Geef de man zijn eigen BBC programma :-)

[@modelcitizen1977]

I love that it drives exactly like you would expect. It delivers on the promise of the poster.

[@Reznor_Meeks]

Harry you're such a legend, thank you so much for sharing this with us, the acceleration ending is just gold. Happy New Year sir, looking forward for more videos :)

[@c.harris4509]

As a teenager in the 80's, I also had the Countach on my wall along with the Lotus Esprit. Great video about the Countach! Thank you, Harry. I enjoyed this immensely.

[@xomarq]

I saw your Countach parked outside of a garage in Haywards Heath a couple of months ago! I knew it looked familiar (;

[@jcnwillemsen]

finally a normal review without all the flashing gifs and sounds. thank you

[@alexmartinez280]

Great video harry, still waiting on a similar one for the 930 turbo!

[@crusherbmx]

Pretty much captures the essence of this car better than anything I've ever seen or read...and I've seen and read a lot about the Countach. That front view going down the street, the sounds, the description of the effort needed to drive it...WOW!

[@DamianDeEu]

I would think these small windows on the sides might have been designed with a thought to give more light to the interior as well as for the aesthetics purposes.

[@gojewla]

Was thinking the same thing

[@OllieW501]

As always, a fascinating and passion-filled video by a super well-informed car lover! No gimmicks or sensationalism, just pure passion and fun. Thanks Harry!

[@nglheald]

Nice of you to lend it to the Grand tour.. Did they tell you Hammond would be driving it? Awesome car Harry.

[@MikeSpike85]

ahahah i came here because i noticed the license plate as well! :)

[@MikeSpike85]

and by the way, just noticed that he lend the testarossa as well!!

[@peter455sd]

Thanks Harry,first time I,ve see in detail a car like this,great camera work too,very good definition,this car always was a passion of mine,one of the most beautiful things ever made

[@Zilla__man]

This and your testa looked good in the hands of the grand tour boys😉

[@kevindimauro9689]

I just saw Harry’s video on the Bugatti Cheron , April 10, 2022 and although a lot of viewers applauded, I don’t think it’s nearly as rewarding as this . “The shock factor .”

[@Jimmy_Broadbent]

Harry's garage Were you driving this around Bromley the other day? If so, I gave you a thumbs up!

[@aydankhaliq2967]

Jimmy Broadbent can you do a one make race with the 919 evo

[@dysto4409]

Ayyyy jimmyy!!!!!

[@kaimano62]

My compliments Harry, even today the Countach seems be arrived from another planet... fabulous car

[@DanielDzeta]

One Word: AWESOME!

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

I feel I'm there with you the whole time Harry! That V12 makes a beautiful sound! I've known these cars were impractical for years but it's worth owning one just for the experience everytihing you take it out on the road! Thanks again for a great Video and for sharing your garage with us! 👍🚗➡👌

[@sz027566]

That cold start though !!! ahhhhhh

[@sprig6043]

I could listen to your narration all day. Very well detailed and delivered!

[@DJzSith]

*14:08* *Good guy Harry takes the air filter cover off and revs the engine for us.* And then talks over it.... :(

[@dustintravis8791]

I must have drawn a thousand of these as a kid, it was my absolute favorite car as an 80s kid. I had the same Lamborghini poster (at the 2:00 mark) along with several others and of course, and a red remote control Lambo. Thanks for the up close and personal share, that equalizer brought back memories of the ones my dad installed in a few of our vehicles, good stuff! I might have to rewatch Cannonball Run soon.

[@TrevorWrightUK]

Hi Harry - discovered your Garage videos last year - all very well done and interesting; this one on the Countach included. Just wondered if you could maybe have a remote mic so we can hear your commentary during the (gloriously) noisier bits.

[@cd78]

Harry credit to you for having the skill and means to own this magnificent car. I like many others had this on my bedroom wall in the 1980's.

[@chunkbot]

He just said the 1987 Lamorghini Countach has a 120 liter gas tank.... holy crap. The internet tells me that's over 30 gallons of fuel in a car smaller than a boxster?

[@willmc2815]

Who needs luggage?

[@JakeSpurlock]

17 liters of oil!

[@Full_Otto_Bismarck]

I recall reading once that the fuel economy (hahaha) on this car is about 6 miles to the gallon, in the city I'm sure. Not that such things matter on a car like this.

[@benzlick]

I'm so happy you own this car. It's a dream to most of us. Salute and hats off to you Harry!

[@AlanAttack]

when he opened up the throttle...that sound....made me punch my own face....so so good

[@JeffJones75]

This video is so professionally done. Harry I think you should have your own shown on cable television. I will watch this again and again, so enjoyable.

[@lembitd]

Really enjoy your videos. Having said that, perhaps you should consider wearing a microphone during the driving scenes (voice clarity is a bit poor). Keep up the good work. Cheers.

[@textthing]

A Zoom might work too.

[@danamiller9076]

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[@ArthurSperotto]

I love coming back to this video and watching it again every one in a while. Such a refreshment to my day. Thank you, Harry. You are a very lucky gentleman.