It was first introduced as the LP500 prototype at the 1971 Geneva Motor Show, marking a significant departure from Lamborghini’s previous models with its mid-engine layout and scissor doors, a design ethos aimed at improving performance, aerodynamics, and aesthetics. The Countach broke from Lamborghini’s tradition of naming cars after bulls, instead taking its name from a Piedmontese exclamation of astonishment. Over its production life, the Countach evolved through several models, incorporating technological and design innovations while maintaining its distinctive wedge shape and performance ethos.