Lamborghini Countach (1985 – 1989) vs RUF CTR Yellowbird (1987 – 1996): specs compared
The RUF CTR Yellowbird is the more powerful of the two, with up to 469 hp against 455 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 3.9 s against 5.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 342 km/h against 298 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 14.9 L/100 km against 16.3 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,150 kg against 1,490 kg. At 4,290 mm, the RUF CTR Yellowbird is 150 mm longer than the Lamborghini Countach. The Lamborghini Countach dates from 1985 – 1989, the RUF CTR Yellowbird from 1987 – 1996.
| Specification |
Lamborghini
Countach
1985 – 1989
|
RUF
CTR Yellowbird
1987 – 1996
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Germany |
| Documented years | 1985 – 1989 | 1987 – 1996 |
| Body style | — | Coupé |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 455 hp | 469 hp |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 553 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.0 s | 3.9 s |
| Top speed | 298 km/h | 342 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 16.3 L/100 km | 14.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,140 mm | 4,290 mm |
| Width | 1,999 mm | 1,775 mm |
| Height | 1,069 mm | 1,311 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,451 mm | 2,272 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,490 kg | 1,150 kg |
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