How many 88 1/2 Countaches were Produced??

88.5 Lamboguy · #1 (**permalink**) 08-06-2006, 07:53 AM

I have heard from multiple sources that the 88 1/2 countach was mechanically the same as the anniversary edition except for power windows and seats but I am curious to know how many the factory turned out before changing over to the 1989 model. Am I correct in saying this?

raymond · #2 (**permalink**) 08-06-2006, 08:18 AM

That's wrong, the 1988,5 is a QV with many upgrades.

The engine bay is different from the 25th, the 88.5 had already the ac-unit in the center console, but except from the side skirts it was a pure QV.

88.5 Lamboguy · #3 (**permalink**) 08-06-2006, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by raymond

That's wrong, the 1988,5 is a QV with many upgrades.

The engine bay is different from the 25th, the 88.5 had already the ac-unit in the center console, but except from the side skirts it was a pure QV.

Thanks for clarifying that Raymond. Does that mean that the a/c is all upgraded to 1989 or is it just the controls that are? Any idea how many were made?

Thanks again, Eric

raymond · #4 (**permalink**) 08-06-2006, 12:17 PM

The AC remained the same except the cooler/evaporator located in the center console (25th is different), the difference was only that instead of the turning know there is an electronic unit which displays the temperature and has the knobs built in.
The function to turn of the compressor on/off was not changed.

Some changes are noted from chassis 910 on but my car was the first to get the enlarged dashboard with the side vents.

**gday** · #5 (**permalink**) 08-06-2006, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 88.5 Lamboguy

I have heard from multiple sources that the 88 1/2 countach was mechanically the same as the anniversary edition except for power windows and seats but I am curious to know how many the factory turned out before changing over to the 1989 model. Am I correct in saying this?

That is so wrong - just as Raymond said. One could argue that the 88.5 is a QV with a few 25th features like the skirts etc.

But to answer your numbers question..... There were 610 QV's produced from 85 through 88 (includes the 88.5 cars). I've not seen a hard number but the range would be 145 -> 160 for the 88.5 cars.

-mick

88.5 Lamboguy · #6 (**permalink**) 08-07-2006, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by gday

That is so wrong - just as Raymond said. One could argue that the 88.5 is a QV with a few 25th features like the skirts etc.

But to answer your numbers question..... There were 610 QV's produced from 85 through 88 (includes the 88.5 cars). I've not seen a hard number but the range would be 145 -> 160 for the 88.5 cars.

-mick

Thanks Mick for the number range. It's just one of those things that keeps you up at night. Now I can sleep again. lol

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