In a break from Lamborghini tradition of bullfighting-inspired model names,
Countach is an Italian exclamation for something beautiful, striking and dead sexy. It was that veryinterjection at the sight of an early example that led to one of the best car names.
For those unfamiliar with Italian colloquialisms, it also became one of the most
mispronounced car names. Enlightenment sometimes has a trickle-down effect,
and it’s been yearssince we’ve heard anyone call it a “cown-tack.”