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The Lamborghini Countach LP400 “Walter Wolf Special”, built in 1975 by Dallara, was a highly modified version of the Countach LP400, created for Walter Wolf, the Canadian businessman and owner of the Walter Wolf Racing Formula 1 team. Lamborghini built two special Countach LP400s for Wolf, one finished in red and the other in blue, both featuring extensive performance and design upgrades.
Compared to the standard LP400, the Walter Wolf Special cars featured:
Parallel link suspension for improved handling.
Wider Campagnolo wheels fitted with Pirelli P7 tires, enhancing grip.
Fiberglass wheel arch extensions, later inspiring the design of the Countach LP400 S.
An adjustable rear wing, improving high-speed stability.
A redesigned front spoiler, increasing aerodynamic efficiency.
The blue car was particularly noteworthy, as it was equipped with an experimental 5.0-liter V12 engine, instead of the standard 3.9-liter unit, offering increased power and performance.
Despite its unique modifications, once Walter Wolf was finished with the blue Countach, it was sent back to the Lamborghini factory and returned to standard LP400 specifications, effectively erasing most of its special features. However, the design elements introduced on these Wolf Specials, such as the wheel arch extensions, wide tires, and aerodynamic enhancements, played a crucial role in shaping the Countach LP400 S, which debuted in 1978.
These two Walter Wolf Specials remain a fascinating chapter in the Countach’s history, showcasing early performance-focused modifications that influenced future Lamborghini models.
