Lamborghini Countach MPG by year — every rating on record
The Lamborghini Countach has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 5 model years, from 1986 to 1990. Across those years its best rated version returned 7 mpg (1986) and its thirstiest returned 7 mpg (1986). The EPA record holds 5 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Two Seaters.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 1 | 7 mpg | 7 mpg | #20 of 20 (0th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 1987 | 1 | 7 mpg | 7 mpg | #24 of 24 (0th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 1988 | 1 | 7 mpg | 7 mpg | #26 of 26 (0th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 1989 | 1 | 7 mpg | 7 mpg | #24 of 24 (0th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 1990 | 1 | 7 mpg | 7 mpg | #25 of 25 (0th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Lamborghini Countach placed highest in 1986 at #20 of 20, and lowest in 1988 at #26 of 26. It spent 0 of its 5 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 5 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 5.2L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | (GUZZLER) (FFS) (MPFI) | 6 | 10 | 7 | 1642.9 | 42.5 | $11,100 | 1269.5714285714287 | n/a |
| 1989 | 5.2L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | (GUZZLER) (FFS) (MPFI) | 6 | 10 | 7 | 1642.9 | 42.5 | $11,100 | 1269.5714285714287 | n/a |
| 1988 | 5.2L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | (GUZZLER) (FFS) (MPFI) | 6 | 10 | 7 | 1642.9 | 42.5 | $11,100 | 1269.5714285714287 | n/a |
| 1987 | 5.2L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | (GUZZLER) (FFS) (MPFI) | 6 | 10 | 7 | 1642.9 | 42.5 | $11,100 | 1269.5714285714287 | n/a |
| 1986 | 5.2L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | (GUZZLER) (FFS) (MPFI) | 6 | 10 | 7 | 1642.9 | 42.5 | $11,100 | 1269.5714285714287 | n/a |
What Countach fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1990 Lamborghini Countach burns 1643 to 1643 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $4,929 | $4,929 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $5,750 | $5,750 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $6,571 | $6,571 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1990 model year is $11,100 to $11,100 a year in fuel, or $44,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Two Seaters
Across the 263 nameplates EPA classifies as Two Seaters, the median best combined rating is 18 mpg. At 7 mpg the Lamborghini Countach is 11 mpg below the median, which is worth about $3,514 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Two Seaters rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Lamborghini nameplates
Every Lamborghini model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.