Coincidentally Lotus announced this week that they are considering building modern versions of old classics. Basically reskinning an Emira.
In their and Lamborghini‘s defence, some of their old cars have iconic designs but were unreliable and not enjoyable to drive. Therefore reimagining them with good competent underpinnings may be done with good intent.
I think it’s the best looking car off the Aventedor platform. Change my mind. Somehow I think the Aventedor would have been more successful if it looked this good
Quite the opposite actually, Aventador is as successful as it can be, because nothing else looks like it. These are just looking like cheap kit-cars. Especially this Countach tribute.
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This is tragicomic. Haha. I agree, the new thing is kitsch when the original was avant-garde. But then again, every Lambo after the original Countach is only an iteration on the original. Every generation of the 'big Lambo' has been an impeccable, unmistakable evolution ever since. I think the Diablo series already perfected the idea. The 2022 model exhausts the Gandini idea in a total and satisfying way.A reminder that the man behind the original, doesn't approve of it:
Original Lamborghini Countach Designer Doesn’t Approve Of The Remake
Marcello Gandini, who is also responsible for the design of the Espada, Jarama, Miura, and Diablo, recently issued an official statement about the new Countach.
Of course the genius himself doesn't - the new one isn't nearly as well designed as the iconic original. It was a cash grab, using double speech to bring it close to the original - it's actually designed by a German designer with a German CEO sign off. I'm happy Gandini spoke the truth and distanced himself from the Lambo Marketing.A reminder that the man behind the original, doesn't approve of it:
Original Lamborghini Countach Designer Doesn’t Approve Of The Remake
Marcello Gandini, who is also responsible for the design of the Espada, Jarama, Miura, and Diablo, recently issued an official statement about the new Countach.
It was likely approved by Stefano, since Winkelmann was still full time at Bugatti.
I mean that’s your opinion now isn’t it? There is no way to know which of us is right on terms of gauging the success since that never came to reality. This version of the Countach is and will remain a limited edition run.
