The Anniversario, thought of by many as probably the most fascinating final growth of the Countach, was launched in September 1988 on the Italian Grand Prix, Monza, to commemorate Lamborghini’s twenty fifth anniversary as a motor producer. This mannequin, restyled and up to date, featured a whole lot of refined adjustments and enhancements over the Quattrovalvole.

Designer Horacio Pagani, identified for creating the Pagani Zonda, reworked the physique, giving it a brand new nostril and entrance bumper/spoiler with entrance brake air ducts. US-market examples retained the ‘5mph’ impact-resistant bumper, and each US and European fashions shared the brand new rear bumper.

Essentially the most noticeable visible change within the Anniversario was within the remedy of the radiator air intakes behind the doorways, that includes thicker vertical strakes that matched the physique colour. Beneath the floor, the chassis underwent in depth updates for improved dealing with, with growth help from three-time World Rally Champion Sandro Munari. The Anniversario featured split-rim solid alloy OZ wheels fitted with Pirelli’s new ‘P Zero’ dual-compound asymmetrical-tread tires.

Prime Gear host Chris Harris lately had the chance to drive a low-mileage 1989 Lamborghini Countach twenty fifth Anniversary Version that’s accessible on the market on Gathering Automobiles and offers us an intriguing sneak peek into the world of this iconic ’80s poster automotive.