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  1. Simon

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    #1 Simon, Feb 25, 2005
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    I just found this picture on the web which I remember from about '84 when the Testarossa and Countach where tested in an english car mag. I think it was Performance car. For me it was just one of those images thats sticks in your mind. Enjoy.
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  2. Dutchman

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    #2 Dutchman, Feb 25, 2005
    Don't you just love that wing of the Countach?
    Those were the days of the real supercars! :)
     
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    #3 Wolfgang, Feb 25, 2005
    Yeah! Thats a great shot, RHD, 1 mirror in upper position and the Countach.
    Both are STILL 2 SUPERSPORTCARS!
     
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    #4 Simon, Feb 25, 2005
    Perhaps you should look for a Countach Ton...subtle and understated :)
    Can you imagine your patients seeing that just before you put them under.
     
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    #5 Dutchman, Feb 25, 2005
    I agree!
    I want both of them!
     
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    #6 Wolfgang, Feb 25, 2005
    Wow, you are da`man! go for it and buy them both in a package. You will have all my respect!
    ;)
     
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    #7 Dino 208gt4, Feb 25, 2005
    Understated ok, but subtle???
    Never thougt about calling a Countach subtle.......... ;)
     
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    #8 Simon, Feb 25, 2005
    Yeah, nice little collection...one for you one for Veerle
     
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    #9 Dutchman, Feb 25, 2005
    which one for me?
     
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    #10 Wolfgang, Feb 25, 2005
    No question; testa for you-countach for Veerle!
    What else have you thought:D?
    testa-ton-the ugly & the beast:D
    countach-veerle-the beauty & the timeless:)
     
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    #11 Dutchman, Feb 25, 2005
    Which one is the beast? Me or the Testa?
     
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    #12 Dutchman, Feb 25, 2005
    How were the TR and the Countach related if you compare them in Hp, torque, speed, etc?
     
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    #13 amenasce, Feb 25, 2005

    It really depends on which COuntach you are comparing the TR with .

    The last QV5000 was probably faster than a TR . 450 hp and lighter..
     
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    #14 Wolfgang, Feb 25, 2005
    the testa is NOT ugly, just beautiful:D
     
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    #15 Wolfgang, Feb 25, 2005
    But back in 1984; which one was faster?

    @Simon, any results from the test?
     
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    #16 Dutchman, Feb 25, 2005
    I mean the Countach in '84! At the time that the TR was introduced to the world!
     
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    #17 Simon, Feb 25, 2005
    I think it was a QV they tested. I don't have the magazine anymore but I seem to remember that the performance was actually quite similar. The article said the Countach felt a lot fast because it was more brutal in the way it delivered the power. The Testa was much more refined and the better aerodynamics helped it reached comparable top end even with 60 or 70 hp less.
     
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    #18 Simon, Feb 25, 2005
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    #19 Dutchman, Feb 25, 2005
    I have never sat in a Countach! I expect it to be a real Lambo. Small, narrow and a firm offset of the pedals to the right!
    I think that the styling is absolutely timeless. Beautiful!
     
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    #20 amenasce, Feb 25, 2005

    Ton , having driven the Countach 25th anniversary for around 100 miles around town and on the highway i can say its a Pain in the ass !
    I had to fight with the Gb , the front was always going its own direction , if the road wasnt perfectly smooth it would change lines by itself , the cockpit was hot as hell , absolutely no rear view .And as you said , the pedals are so close to each other , you are almost braking and accelerating at the same time.

    Sure , its beautiful , the noise is amazing and its an attention whore but i cant say i enjoyed it . Maybe on a smooth B road ? Driving an F40 or even the Daytona was easier.
     
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    #21 Dutchman, Feb 25, 2005
    That is what I expected. How is the drivability and handling of a Diablo if you compare it to a 12 cylinder Ferrari?
     
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    #22 Wolfgang, Feb 25, 2005
    Andrew,
    don`t drive a Countach with NIKE`s!
    Slim italian leather shoes, thats it!
    Rear view???? Who cares about what is behind you???? The challenge is always in front of you!
    Thats a real men car;)
     
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    #23 Dutchman, Feb 25, 2005
    How do you park Wolfgang?
     
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    #24 amenasce, Feb 25, 2005

    I drove the 6.0 which was much much better . The car was easy to drive . Yet very powerful , fast , noisy , exclusive . I dont know if early Diablos are that easy , i dont think so , but i love the 6.0 . Its an amazing car and it handled great .

    I cant compare it to a mid engined 12 Ferrari as i have never driven one yet ( just front engined or mid engined V8..)
     
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    #25 amenasce, Feb 25, 2005

    I always drive with Sabelts or Sparcos Speedcats. ! :) I never use sneakers when i drive; i cant feel the pedals .


    Rear view was a pb when i wanted to change line on the highway .A crowded highway not one where u could just hammer down and then change lines :(
     
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