Liberty Walk’s modern super version of Countach
Liberty Walk has created a fascinating machine that will capture the hearts of car lovers. The Tokyo Auto Salon 2024 booth was filled with a host of remarkable machines, but it was the Lamborghini Countach that had us old geeks stopping and staring at it with rapt attention. The Countach, which had been revived in 2022 with Liberty Walk’s unique customisation, was finished as THE supercar, a machine so cool that it made us shiver.
Creating new exotic car customisation
For the generation that experienced the supercar boom, the Lamborghini Countach has a special place in their hearts. And even those who don’t know much about cars know only the Countach, the most famous car of the 20th century.
Liberty Walk has worked on various supercars under the name ‘LB Works’. In the Lamborghini series, they have produced models such as the ‘Murcielago’, ‘Aventador’ and ‘Huracan’, but strangely they have not touched the famous Countach. This is what Liberty Walk representative Kato had to say about this.
“I just didn’t happen to have the chance. We had thought about doing it many times in the past, but we couldn’t find a good vehicle and gave up. This time, I happened to come across a Countach of good condition, so I took on the challenge of remaking the body in the Liberty Walk style.”
The Countach, which is regarded as the origin of supercars, is a car designed to pursue coolness, including its form. And there is a grandiose futility that comes from prioritising style. The Liberty Walk customisation was done to further refine this spectacular leanness and create a modern version of the Countach that is even cooler and creates a new worldview of supercars.
Somehow, it was a mixture of old and new. The LB Works Countach has a form that is just too exquisite to be missed, and it has won the hearts of car enthusiasts.
As Mr Kato explains in detail.
“Of course, this Countach has the usual wings cut off! This Countach was in very good condition. But we don’t care if it’s valuable or not! We’re going to do it our way, and we’re going to promote Japanese custom car culture.”
Air suspension on the Countach
Liberty Walk’s body kits are developed in series according to type. The design used for the Countach this time is based on the LB Silhouette Works Urracan GT, which was fitted to the Urracan in the past. However, the shape was arranged to enhance the impact of the Countach in a bolder way, without destroying its unique form.
Checking the fender gaps, the ride height has been lowered so much that the tyres and wheels are completely covered. This is because the car is fitted with air suspension, a product of modern suspension technology. Who would have thought that the time would come when Countachs would be fitted with air suspension and the ride height could be raised or lowered at will? The Countach is also packed with modern customisation elements that remind us of the times.
As for the exterior, the front spoiler has been substantially remodelled and a large air dam, underlip and canard have been added to create an aggressive, modern-style shape. It is also nice that they dared to retain the Countach’s character and kept the retractable headlights.
The rear wing with chassis and diffuser connected
Also, a huge wing is set at the rear, and the way it is mounted is interesting. This is a technique that is attracting attention as a mounting method that produces more downforce effect, and by connecting the chassis and diffuser to form an integrated upper and lower structure, the stability of the machine is increased by several orders of magnitude. This technique, which is commonplace in the racing field, has been applied to produce a rear wing that is suitable for supercars.
In addition to this, modifications were also made to emphasise the contrast with the white body colour, such as the addition of air scoops on the roof and blacked-out side ducts.
The appearance is, of course, overwhelming. But more than that, in the process of production, they challenge themselves to do something a little out of the ordinary, and they spare no effort and ingenuity to achieve it. Liberty Walk may look like a joke, but it is a very serious machine-building company. Although he doesn’t show it, this is the belief in customisation that Mr Kato values.
Liberty Walk, which leads the way in Japan, a country known for its customised cars, has done it again. Just as we were once shocked by a supercar and fell in love with it, the coolness of this car will surely be one that will remain in the hearts of the young car enthusiasts who will lead the future.
translated by DeepL