Countach Downdraft 1985 to 1988.5

Correct.

The light-height dimensions is useful though as those are defined points on the body that can be used for measurements.

 

CAR magazine September 2014 features the most powerful production versions of the Miura & Countach, and makes for good reading.

HLA12065 is the featured car.
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This article was part of the "Story of the Supercar" Series that featured multiple covers for that month, Downdraft and Miura SV included
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The other covers covered the Cream of the Crop from Ferrari, Porsche, Bugatti, McLaren etc
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A deep rumble punctuated by the telling sound of snap-crackle-pop, and the photographer turned round to see of all things a white/red Downdraft cruising in downtown Tokyo!
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Mostly original engine bay of another Japanese Downdraft
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Very rare Arab,swiss spec DD QV airbox for sale. For a comparison a "normal" DD airbox next to it.
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No swiss car had such a alu airbox.

 

Awesome find.

I think the big box is strictly Middle East specification.

 

Someone found a simple way to showcase the entire horn section using a Lexan cover.
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I saw in the other thread where you posted the composite material panels available http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/145026516-post351.html , very cool to see them there, and here as applied, riveted on to the chassis on the assembly-line
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Thanks for clarification!

 

MY 88,5 in production line, very rare sight!

 

And you can see that there is not a rocker panel under the skirt.

 

I might try that....

 

Its not often I disagree with you Joe, but in this case I feel I have to.

it's a great quote, massive impact etc
however lets be honest its not really that accurate is it - whilst usually an individuals view of "the ultimate" is subjective and personal opinion but in this case the DD clearly isnt even the ultimate evolution of the Countach.


The DD is certainly one of the most desirable versions, its the one I personally would want (I wouldn't comfortably fit in a lowbody) but its a pretty undeniable fact that the 25th Anniversary model is the ultimate evolution of the Countach

 

Sad part is , in reality they are equally quick if equipped with similar exhaust, prove me wrong.

 

Nick, you don't have to disagree with me, because, the quote "The DD is the ultimate evolution of the mechanical automobile. Period." wasn't made by me it was made by the owner of Downdraft FChatter who emailed it to me so, you're disagreeing with him, meanwhile you & I are still the best of friends, because I know what you mean when you talk about the ultimate evolution of the Countach and I concur.

 

Good eye Joey.

 

All Downdraft, QV or 25th, have the same performance, this is common-knowledge and nobody has suggested any different.

 

During one of my tours at Lamborghini I was shown a giant Autoclave they used to cure fiberglass components. I was impressed because most hand laid fiberglass is air cured in its' mould. The autoclave was that extra step to eliminate any air bubbles in the finished piece.

 

Looking for an original Warranty book for the period 1987-88 for a client, must say "Nuova" on the cover, any leads appreciated, TIA.
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Fantastic. Was this in the 80s?

 

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My mistake,I thought for shure you wrote both QV variants,all good������