Lamborghini Countach
7 MPG The 1990 Lamborghini Countach is EPA-rated at 7 MPG combined (6 city / 10 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 2143 gallons, $6857 a year in fuel, or $0.457 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 1986–1990 run it averages 7 MPG, essentially flat across 5 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.357 | $3571 | $5357 | $7143 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.429 | $4286 | $6429 | $8571 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.457 | $4571 | $6857 | $9143 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.500 | $5000 | $7500 | $10000 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.571 | $5714 | $8571 | $11429 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.643 | $6429 | $9643 | $12857 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.714 | $7143 | $10714 | $14286 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 7 MPG | 6 | 10 | $11000 | 1270 | 1 |
| 1989 | 7 MPG | 6 | 10 | $11000 | 1270 | 1 |
| 1988 | 7 MPG | 6 | 10 | $11000 | 1270 | 1 |
| 1987 | 7 MPG | 6 | 10 | $11000 | 1270 | 1 |
| 1986 | 7 MPG | 6 | 10 | $11000 | 1270 | 1 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 105 two seaters models tracked here, the Lamborghini Countach ranks 105 on current figures, against a class average of 21.5 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Bugatti Veyron (10), Lamborghini DB132/Diablo (10), Bugatti Chiron (11), Ferrari Testarossa (11), Lamborghini Aventador Coupe (11).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 1270 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 19.1 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Lamborghini Countach get?
The 1990 Lamborghini Countach is rated at 7 MPG combined by the EPA — 6 city and 10 highway. Across all 5 model years in the database it averages 7 MPG, ranging from 7 to 7 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Lamborghini Countach cost in fuel per year?
At 7 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 2143 gallons — roughly $6857 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.457 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 1990 model is $11000.
Has the Lamborghini Countach become more efficient over time?
Barely. It sits at 7 MPG today against 7 in 1986 — essentially flat across 5 model years, with efficiency gains offset by weight and power creep.
Is the Lamborghini Countach efficient for its class?
It ranks 105 of 105 in the Two Seaters class on current figures, against a class average of 21.5 MPG. That is 14.5 worse than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.