Lamborghini Countach LP 5000 S(1:87, Monogram)
- Lamborghini Countach LP 5000 S (from 1985)
- Monogram
- 1:87
- Showcase model / No engine
- plastic
- black
- locale dealer (Beckmann)
- 3,00 EUR
- Not specified
- Not specified
- Not for sale
Original: Tech icon of the Eighties in compact H0 format
The pictured model represents the Lamborghini Countach LP 5000 S, an evolution of one of the most unmistakable supercars of the 1970s and 1980s. Generation: LP 5000 S (third Countach generation), production start: 1982 (until 1985). The Lamborghini Countach LP 5000 S followed the first Countach LP400 and replaced the LP400 S variant. The design comes from Bertone’s studio, drawn by Marcello Gandini; engineers Paolo Stanzani and Giampaolo Dallara helped with the technical development of the original Countach. Typical features are the flat wedge shape, wide wheel arches, a bold front spoiler and the scissor doors. Under the rear hood the Lamborghini Countach LP 5000 S uses a 4.8‑liter V12 (4,754 cm³; 292.9 cu in; 1.27 US gal) with six Weber carburetors, about 272–276 kW (around 365–370 hp) / 370–375 PS, a five‑speed manual transmission, and rear‑wheel drive. Tubular frame chassis, wishbone suspension all around and disc brakes on all wheels form the technical backbone. Performance back then was roughly 0–100 km/h in just over 5 seconds (0–62 mph) and a top speed around 290–295 km/h (180–183 mph), depending on spec and market. To place the car’s year 1982 in context: the Falklands War happened, Michael Jackson – Thriller was released and the home computer Commodore 64 launched worldwide. These examples are just to give a sense of the car’s era.
Development, generation and special features of the original
The Lamborghini Countach LP 5000 S belongs to the third stage of the model line and introduced a larger displacement version of the V12. The engine is mounted longitudinally, the gearbox sits in front of the engine, and the driveshaft runs through the oil sump — a layout typical for the Lamborghini Countach LP 5000 S to help weight distribution. The body is aluminum panels over a steel tubular frame and preserves Marcello Gandini’s angular, aerodynamic design language with wide Pirelli high‑performance tires, chunky wheel arches and an optional rear wing that adds downforce but can reduce top speed. Inside, the Lamborghini Countach LP 5000 S offered a driver‑oriented cockpit with a very low seating position and limited all‑around visibility; the dramatic scissor doors make getting in easier in tight spots. The LP 5000 S followed the LP400 S in the model lineup; the Lamborghini Miura is the earlier model that set the pattern for a mid‑engine V12 at Lamborghini. During its production run the LP 5000 S saw minor changes like carburetor tuning for different markets and small interior tweaks. For collectors: US export models were detuned for emissions rules, while the European specs stayed closer to factory figures.
The specific H0 model in modelmax’s collection
The shown miniature is a 1/87-scale model from Monogram and is part of the model collection member “modelmax.” It’s a ready‑made plastic model; the material is explicitly plastic, which helps keep weight down and allows thin parts. You can see a solid single‑color deep black paint with no extra printing. The wedge shape of the Lamborghini Countach LP 5000 S is emphasized by the clearly modeled hood and door lines. The front spoiler is reproduced as a separate, slightly protruding part, the side air intakes and sharp wheel arches are raised contours. The glazing is dark tinted, making the car’s flat glass look right. The wheels are silver with a multi‑hole style; you can’t clearly identify a specific rim maker on the model. In the photos the smooth roof with suggested seams stands out, while the typical pop‑up headlights of the Lamborghini Countach LP 5000 S are rendered as part of the body structure. Emblems or lettering aren’t color‑separated on this version, so the form of the car takes center stage. From the side the silhouette looks closed and compact; the model’s stance clearly shows the Eighties design language. The charm of this little model comes from the pure wedge shape, the wide stance and the clear, angular geometry that still reads well at this small scale.
Collector perspective, scale and relation to the real car
For H0 collectors this 1/87-scale Monogram model is a space‑saving piece with recognisable fidelity to the real car. The surface is cleanly cast; panel lines mark doors, hoods and service covers. The model shows the Countach LP 5000 S’s typical proportions — flat front, mid cockpit, wide rear. Because it’s painted plain black with no contrasting details, nothing distracts from the basic body shape; that neutral finish makes it useful in lots of dioramas, from a display case to an H0 street scene. The plastic construction makes it easy to handle and reduces the risk of paint chips under normal use. If you want to kitbash it, there are clear areas for decals like the Lamborghini badge or license plates, which this piece lacks. Technically the model evokes the key facts of the real Lamborghini Countach LP 5000 S: a naturally aspirated V12, rear‑wheel drive and a five‑speed gearbox, and a chassis tuned for high speed and stability. In the context of 1982 — alongside the release of the first commercial audio CD in Japan — you get a better feel for the vehicle’s era. These references are just for historical context. All in all, the plastic miniature captures the distinctive shape of the Lamborghini Countach LP 5000 S in a compact way and adds a classic supercar to “modelmax”’s collection in H0 scale.
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