Lamborghini Diablo is a sports car, loved by many fans of the brand and deserved the prefix Legendary, was produced from 1990 to 2001.
The development of the first representative of the eminent genus Diablo started in 1985, just 5 years later, on January 21, 1990. in Monte Carlo, a unique supercar of its kind was presented to the general public, which began a glorious history.
A bit of history
The name Diablo, translated from Spanish, means the Devil. The creators of the supercar made it truly devilishly attractive, endowing it with all the necessary characteristics inherent in sports cars. According to the legend, voiced by the company during the presentation, Diablo was called the merciless bull Veragua, from the horns of which more than one matador died. However, he was defeated and then killed during a bullfight in 1869.
Photos of various publications vividly demonstrate the aggressive, daring design of the lamborghini diablo, which is subject to, and also understandable, not to every layman.
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It was not planned to start selling Diablo in Russia, since at the time of the start of sales there was a so-called iron curtain, and there was no one to sell sports cars. With the collapse of the union, the first sports cars began to appear on the roads of the new country around 94-95. last century.
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Official sales of the new Diablo in Russia did not take place - almost all the cars that fell into the expanses of Russia went through a difficult and sometimes not always legal path. So, sadly, the official start of sales did not take place. In just 10 years of production, 2903 cars of various modifications rolled off the assembly line.
External design
The design of the supercar is made in the traditional for the representatives of the brand, simple, elegant and, for all its apparent simplicity, daring lines. Not everyone is ready to appreciate such an aggressive, expressive look, but for fans of the Lamborghini Diablo who dared to buy a car, it is like a balm for the soul. This car is impossible to ignore. 
The last modification in various configurations was released in 2001-2002, the model was called Diablo VT 6.0 (VT ver. 3). To optimize sales and attract customers, major changes were made - a new body and car design were developed. The body shapes have become a little smoother, the design has changed, as well as the location of the headlights (previously they were lifting), the design of the disks has also changed.
The cars are traditionally equipped with special tires for sports cars with wide rims of the Pirelli brands or the California brand HRE Performance Wheels.
The car cannot be called too overall, but you can also call it compact with a stretch:
- the length of the car is 4.46 m;
- width - 2.04 m;
- ground clearance (road clearance) - 0.1 m;
- wheelbase - 0.265 m;
- rear track 0.167 m;
- front track - 0.165 m;
- car weight - 1,576 tons.
Salon description
Salon supercar lamborghini diablo is designed for a maximum of two. Those who like to ride in large companies or those who have children, pets, a garden and other joys of life will either have to give them up or choose a more suitable car. 
The salon is not burdened with unnecessary accessories - everything is quite strict, concise, simple, but tasteful. The salon is made of high quality materials, as they say, in the best Italian traditions.
Since the last cars rolled off the assembly line back in 2001-2002, you can’t expect an advanced interface and on-board computer of the latest model from them, however, for its time and class, Diablo has a quite decent, comfortable interior.
Specifications
A manual gearbox is provided in the factory equipment, however, after tuning, many Diablos acquire an automatic transmission, cruise control, change the body cover, towbar, body colors, fuel type (diesel gasoline) - in general, they make a completely different one from almost one car, unlike what was before. This allows you to purchase all the joys available to owners of more modern cars.
The latest modification of the supercar received a 6-liter engine inherited from the Diablo GT. It is endowed with a modified firmware of the on-board computer that controls the operation of the engine (ECU), an upgraded fuel and exhaust systems, a modified system for changing the phases of gas distribution mechanisms. 
Fuel consumption on cars of this class is horrendous, therefore, when purchasing such a car, you should not expect the same needs from it as from a small car.
On the roads of Russia, unfortunately, it is rare to find Diablo and its modifications. Among the representatives of this supercar are most often found in our latitudes burago lamborghini diablo, lamborghini diablo vt and lamborghini diablo sv in the basic or average configuration. This rarity is due to low ground clearance, due to which the operation of a car in many parts of the country is almost impossible.
You can easily find detailed information about prices in rubles, as well as where to buy, photos of a sports car and the latest news about cars on the Internet at specialized forums and sites for motorists.
What is the price
Prices in rubles for Lamborghini Diablo vary from 3 to 6 million rubles, depending on the configuration, mileage and general condition of the car. You are unlikely to find a new, unused Lamborghini Diablo anywhere. Dishonest dealers inflate the price of cars in rubles, selling them as new, released in 2015. 
Be careful if you decide to become the owner of a Lamborghini Diablo SV or any other model. Study in detail prices in Russia, reviews, video test drives, specifications, owner reviews, as well as information on where to buy and test drive a car.
Comparison with competitors
The main competitors for diablo gt lamborghini were compatriots Ferrari F40 and Ferrari F50. Against the background of Diablo, the F40 looks rather plain and angular. F50 - a little better, but very reminiscent of a Porsche, so for now 1:0 in favor of fans of the "Italian Bulls". Both Ferraris are lighter than Diablo, a little more than a centner, while the F40 is also smaller, and the F50 is almost half a meter larger - a very controversial advantage. 
As for speed, the F40 is faster at 4 km/h, and the F50 at 5 km/h, while the maximum speed of the diablo is 320 km/h – not really a critical difference.
To 100 km / h, Diablo accelerates in 3.8 seconds, F40 in 3.7 seconds, and F50 also in 3.8 seconds - the difference is minimal. All 3 cars are two-seater sports cars, their interiors are made impeccably with attention to detail - what can I say, Italians, in a word.
Perhaps, these sports cars do not have any obvious competitive advantages, as they say, whoever likes what, but for Diablo fans everything is obvious.
The legendary supercar, which is known not only to many car enthusiasts, but also to some gamers, as this car was found in games such as GTA Vice City. Attention, this is a Lamborghini Diablo.
In 1985, Lamborghini decided it needed to create a new, higher performance replacement car. As a result, the company turned to a designer who created designs for so many of the company's cars. After the designer created a car that resembled its predecessor, it was unique that the hood of the new model was made of glass, but after that it was removed because the engine overheated during testing and the glass burst.
After the design of the car was slightly smoothed. As a result, he received the index "P132". The model went through many tests and traveled many kilometers before going to production and to the exhibition.
Design
Appearance even by modern standards looks good. The front part received a simple form of optics with a halogen filling. The small bumper has two air intakes for cooling the front brakes.
The profile of the coupe will appeal to the very shape of the body. The front arches are strongly emphasized with the help of swelling. The lower part has a stamping that leads air to the rear brakes through the air intake. In the upper part, right next to the glass, there is another aerodynamic stamping, which also leads air to the air intake, but it is already designed to cool the motor.
At the rear, the Lamborghini Diablo model received a large spoiler on the top, but it is not always present. The optics are also halogen, they are 4 round headlights in shape, but they look stylish here. There are air vents on the bumper to allow hot air to escape from the motor and rear brakes. Under the bumper there are two pipes of the exhaust system.
Coupe dimensions:
- length - 4470 mm;
- width - 2040 mm;
- height - 1120 mm;
- wheelbase - 2650 mm;
- clearance - 140 mm.
First model
The very first coupe was presented to the public in 1990 on January 21 in Monte Carlo. Then the car received enough attention from the public, but the public was surprised by the high price, at that time the model had a price tag of $ 240,000.
This model was produced for 8 years, that is, until 1998, and the next 2 years were made tuning versions.
Specifications Lamborghini Diablo
| Type | Volume | Power | Torque | Overclocking | Max speed | Number of cylinders |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 5.7 l | 492 HP | 580 H*m | 4.1 sec. | 325 km/h | V12 |
| Petrol | 6.0 l | 530 HP | 605 H*m | 3.9 sec. | 325 km/h | V12 |
| Petrol | 6.0 l | 550 HP | 620 H*m | 3.9 sec. | 330 km/h | V12 |
| Petrol | 6.0 l | 575 HP | 630 H*m | 3.7 sec. | 338 km/h | V12 |
The car had as many as 6 types of atmospheric V12 power units in the line.
- The first engine has a volume of 5.7 liters and 492 horsepower in it. This allows the model to gain the first hundred in 4.1 seconds, and the maximum speed is 325 km / h. Even the weakest engine uses millet a huge amount of fuel, it needs 37 liters for a quiet city ride.
- The second type of engine has exactly the same volume, but its power has been increased to 510 horses. As a result, the coupe picks up the first hundred in exactly 4 seconds, and the maximum speed is increased to 13 km/h.
- The third type of power unit Lamborghini Diablo also has a volume of 5.7 liters, but now the power is 530 forces. As a result, the dynamics is as follows - 3.85 seconds to the first hundred, while the maximum speed has become less - 320 km / h.
- And again, the next engine has the same volume of 5.7 liters. Power is 575 horses, acceleration has been improved, now the car picks up speed of one hundred kilometers per hour in 3.7 seconds. The maximum speed is 338 km / h.
- There is a 6-liter engine, which has less power than the previous one, it is 550 forces. As a result, the dynamics became a little worse - 3.9 seconds, and the maximum speed is 330 km / h.
- The last and most powerful engine is a 6.5-liter unit, its power is 640 horsepower. Unfortunately, nothing is known about the dynamic performance of this motor.
All types of power plants are paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox. Basically, the car has rear-wheel drive, but there are all-wheel drive options. The model stops with the help of disc brakes, which are equipped with ventilation.
Interior
Salon coupe by modern standards is quite simple. Yes, it is sheathed with chic materials, it is high quality leather and carbon. The driver and passenger will be on sports leather seats with chic lateral support. The parking brake lever is located to the left of the driver.
The steering wheel is 3-spoke, sheathed in leather and has carbon inserts. The instrument panel of the Lamborghini Diablo has a large number of sensors, this is a speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, oil temperature and so on. On the center console is a standard radio, and below there is a climate control unit. Even then, the model had heated seats. Next is the gear selector, and next to it are the lifters and other buttons.
The coupe has a luggage compartment, but it is, roughly speaking, formal, since its volume is 140 liters and this is very lacking.
In general, the interior of the model is not distinguished by a large amount of equipment, since the manufacturer's philosophy at that time was as follows. Make a car, not a salon. As a result, the model received:
- CD player (option);
- manual window lifters;
- leather interior;
- sports chairs;
- Not even ABS.
Price
The cost of the car is unknown, since it has not been sold for a long time. When it existed, its value was $240,000. Now it is impossible to buy this car on the secondary market, since there are no ads for its sale. Perhaps you will find some collectors who will not sell you this model for cheap.
The Lamborghini Diablo is a truly legendary car that you can talk about and talk about and really have something to say, it is fast and beautiful. But now it is very difficult to find it if there is a desire to buy it, since it is relatively old and it is difficult to find a person who will sell it to you. Most likely, he will ask for a pretty good amount for him, since he understands that this is a legend.
Video
After a quarter of a century of existence, the management of Automobili Lamborghini SpA decides to replace the Countach model. The financial situation of Lamborghini SpA did not allow for large-scale investments in the development of a new project, but nevertheless, a fresh model was simply necessary. But, despite the high cost of developing and producing a new model, it was decided that this was the only way out. The work on the new design of the car was led by the proven Marcello Gandini. He was given a rather difficult task - to create a worthy successor to the legendary Countach. At this time, Lamborghini passes under the wing of Chrysler and the Americans begin to take an active part in the development of design. The Gandini project had a very futuristic and aggressive look and shared many similarities with the Countach style. It is undergoing a complete redesign at the Detroit Design Studio. And the result is what we see today - Lamborghini Diablo.
The design of Diablo reflects the style trends of the early 90s and, in comparison with its predecessor, Diablo has become more refined and elegant. He clearly lacks the wildness and aggressiveness that distinguished the Countach. And if the name and appearance of the latter cause reverent awe and admiration, then the appearance of the "American" Lamborghini delivers only aesthetic pleasure. The first tests of the new Diablo model began in 1989, by the beginning of 1990 the car was ready for production, and in 1991 its sales began.
The heart of the new car was the V12 engine, an increased volume of 5.7 liters. A completely new transmission made it possible to raise engine power to 492 hp. As standard, the Diablo was equipped with a fuel injection system specially developed by Lamborghini. Diablo's speed, as stated by company representatives, was 323 km/h. But on official tests, the car as standard showed stunning results for its class - 328 - 337 km / h! Interestingly, Ferrari could only answer this challenge with 321 km / h, which the F40 developed.
The Diablo presentation took place on January 21, 1990 in Monte Carlo and the car made a splash. Diablo significantly changed the traditional view of Lamborghini cars. The new model went through extensive checks and tests, its reliability did not cause any complaints (unlike some of the earlier versions of the Countach), for all its explosive character, the car had good handling, obedience and good looks.
Specifications
ENGINE
Type - 60° V12 aluminum alloy block
Working volume, cc - 5709
Power, hp - 492 at 7000 rpm
Torque, Nm - 580 at 5200 rpm
Compression ratio - 10.0:1
Cylinder diameter / piston stroke, mm - 87/80
TRANSMISSION
Type - Single disc, dry, 10
Gearbox - 5 speed + rear
BODY
Manufacturer: Automobili Lamborghini SpA
Structure - Aluminum alloy and composite materials
Length / width (with mirrors) / height, mm - 4460/2040/1105
Wheelbase, mm - 2650
Weight, kg - 1576
Fuel tank, l - 100
CHASSIS
Axle ratio - 41/59
Front track, mm - 1540
Rear track, mm - 1640
Brakes - Brembo ventilated discs
Discs front / rear - O.Z. Racing Aluminum 17"
Tires front / rear - 245/40ZR-17 / 335/35ZR-17 Pirelli P Zero with asymmetric pattern
CHARACTERISTICS
Acceleration 0-100 km / h, sec - 4.09
Price - $239,000 in 1998
Lamborghini Diablo VT
In 1993, the base model changed slightly and was named the Diablo VT. The car was equipped with a central viscous coupling, which transmits 27 percent of the torque to the front axle. Visually, the changes appeared in the increase in the size of the air intakes near the rear wheels, updating the instrument panel.
Lamborghini Diablo SV
In 1995 at the Geneva Auto Show, Lamborghini introduced a new solution to the Diablo range - Diablo SV (Sport Veloce). Designed by Marcello Gandini. Due to the rear-wheel drive, the car could become uncontrollable at high speeds and wet pavement, however, 510 horses under the rear engine cover could leave indifferent only a person who was completely passive to cars.
The leather and Alcantara interior was sporty, and a passenger airbag wasn't installed until 1998, when it became standard. At first, the front wheels were only 17-inch, but with the increase in brake discs, they also became 18-inch three-piece. As standard, these wheels received a black painted crest. The body of the car now included dual air intakes similar to those used on the Diablo SE30 Jota. The front and rear bumpers have also been redesigned. On each side of the car, a large "SV" emblem was placed on the door.
The German specialists of the tuning company Auto König have finalized the Lamborghini Diablo SV, creating their own modification with a 2nd turbocharger and more serious brakes. Thanks to this, the power of the power unit increased to 800 "horses".
Lamborghini Diablo SE30 and SE30 Jota
In 1994, sales of the Diablo SE30 model began. this model was released in honor of the thirtieth anniversary of the Lamborghini company. A total of 150 copies were produced, eight of which were right-hand drive.
In 1995, the SE30 Jota model was demonstrated.
A distinctive feature of this model of the "Devil" are two original air intakes in the rear of the car's roof for intensive cooling of a powerful 600-horsepower engine. Only 12 Diablo SE30s are believed to have been modified to Jota specification. An open exhaust system was standard on the Jota, which is not allowed in all countries and makes it impossible to register the car for road use. With the new intakes mounted on the engine, the interior rear view mirror became completely useless and was removed on the SE30 Jota.
The car could not be fully used off-piste, but several copies were seen on public roads. Several Diablo SE30 Jotas were sold to builders in Germany and Switzerland, and one car was sent to the United States, where it was left in the builder's garage and has not been driven on public roads ever since.
Lamborghini Diablo VT Roadster
This version of the Diablo was introduced in December 1995 at the Bologna Auto Show as a 1996 model. The Roadster is based on the Diablo chassis but has a completely redesigned body. None of the body parts of the Coupe and Roadster are interchangeable. The sliding roof is easily removed and fixed over the engine compartment with minimal physical effort required. The interior is made of materials resistant to rain and sun. The most obvious change inside is the dashboard, reduced in size but containing all the necessary elements. The engine cover has also been redesigned and has a "tunnel" in the middle, allowing you to look into the rearview mirror placed on top of the windshield. The designers also enlarged the two air intakes above the rear fenders to allow more air to flow into the engine.
In 1999, the 2nd version of the Diablo VTR roadster appears, which has changed only externally. The car began to be equipped with new headlights, instrument panel and wheels. The power unit began to have a capacity of 530 hp, thanks to which the car can accelerate to a hundred in 3.9 s. Unfortunately, production of the Diablo Roadster ended after 2000. After that, customers could only order a roadster converted from a coupe, from the tuning studio Koening.
Lamborghini Diablo SVR
In 1996, Lamborghini cars competed in the Phillipe Charriol Super Sport Trophy, a one-brand competition. The stages of the races were held for two years at all known tracks in the world - Le Mans, Nurburgring, Nogaro, Vallelunga. Especially for this championship, a racing version of the Diablo SV - SVR (Sport Veloce Racing - in honor of the Lamborghini Miura SV) was released, which became the first official Lamborghini car for racing in the GT class. The model, equipped with a 5.7-liter engine, had a power of 540 hp. By reducing the gear ratios of the gearbox, the car could accelerate to 100 km/h in less than 4 seconds. In addition, compared to the base SV, its racing version has become 150 kg lighter.
Lamborghini Diablo GT and GTR
In 1999, the Diablo was presented to the public at the Geneva Motor Show, which was released in a limited edition. Only 80 Diablo GTs left the Sant'Agata factory to find happy owners among supercar enthusiasts. In fact, at the time, the Lamborghini Diablo GT was the fastest production car capable of reaching speeds in excess of 338 km/h. The Diablo GT arrived at dealers in September 1999. In total, 80 cars were produced, which were successfully sold.
Of the most important innovations, compared to the Diablo range produced, it is worth noting:
New Lamborghini 6-litre V12 engine
New body design
110mm larger front footprint
Improved chassis and braking system with ABS
Reduced weight
New sports interior
The new 6-liter Lamborghini V12 engine produced 575 hp. at 7300 rpm and a maximum torque of 630 Nm at 5500 rpm. The new system of individual fuel consumption by each cylinder of multi-trottles allowed to increase the efficiency of the engine at medium and high speeds. The engine was equipped with a new ENCS noise reduction system, which is based on variable cross-section channels and two valves controlled by the engine control system. The variable intake valve system, which proved its worth on early Diablos, delivers high torque at both low and high revs. Aluminum and titanium alloys are widely used in the engine, which significantly reduces its weight.
To match the characteristics of the new multi-trottles intake manifold, the car was equipped with a new engine management system, the main concepts of which were: sequential, multi-point fuel injection; static ignition, with individual coils; diagnostic system (LDAS). In order to meet the requirements of various customers, the car was equipped with a 5-speed RWD gearbox, which allows you to change the gear ratio. The gear lever is located on the central tunnel, in an asymmetric position closer to the driver. Almost all parts of the body of this "sportsman", except for the roof and doors, are made of carbon fiber. A fuel cooler for brakes was built into the extended front bumper of the car, the rear one was made in the form of “wing forms”. The engine compartment got the opportunity to “eat” more air due to the additional upper air intake. The Diablo GT was available in 4 colors: Orange, Titanium Silver, Black, and Acid Yellow. The interior of the new Diablo is replete with carbon fiber details. The air conditioning system is included as standard equipment. Adjustable steering column tilt positions, sports seats with lateral support and 4-point seat belts and a leather interior of the car create a unique feeling of belonging to big motorsport.
Specifications
ENGINE
Type -60° V12 Medium, longitudinal arrangement. Aluminum block and cylinder heads. DOHC per bank.
Number of valves per cylinder - 4
Working volume, cc - 5992
Power, hp - 575 at 7300 rpm
Torque, Nm - 630 at 5500 rpm
Compression ratio - 10.7:1
Cylinder diameter / piston stroke, mm - 87/84
TRANSMISSION
Type - Single disc, dry, 10
Gearbox - 5 speed + rear RWD 3 kinds of settings
Drive - Full
BODY
Manufacturer: Lamborghini
Structure - Aluminum alloy, carbon fiber and glass fiber.
Length/width (with mirrors)/height, mm — 4430/2040(2200)/ 1115
Wheelbase, mm - 2650
Weight, kg - 1460
Fuel tank, l - 100
CHASSIS
Chassis - High strength tubular space frame with carbon fiber components.
Suspension - Independent double wishbone, with transverse stabilizer bar. Electronic shock absorber system with manual and automatic control.
Axle ratio - 40/60
Front track, mm - 1650
Rear track, mm - 1670
Brakes - Dual hydraulic circulation from Lucas Variety with ABS. 13.0 x 1.3 front and 11.2 x 0.9 inch rear ventilated discs.
Handbrake - Mechanical on the rear wheels
Discs front / rear - O.Z. Racing Aluminium, 3-piece 8.5 x 18/13 x 18 in.
Tires front/rear - 245/35ZR-18 / 335/30ZR-18 Pirelli P Zero
CHARACTERISTICS
Maximum speed km / h - 338
Acceleration 0-100 km / h, sec - 3.5
Fuel consumption, l / 100 km - City / highway 19/14
Price - $309,000
Introduced in the decade of 1999 at the Bologna Auto Show, the Lamborghini GTR annually holds the lead on the most famous tracks in the Lamborghini Supertrophy competition held in Europe.
Since 1996, cars competing with the Lamborghini Supertrophy have been the Diablo SVR, a special racing version of the Diablo SV. After four years of competition, the Diablo SVR proved the extreme reliability of Lamborghini engines, which could handle four seasons without much trouble. A real achievement for an engine designed for a road car and taken for racing without modification.
Now, to fulfill the request of a passionate Lamborghini Supertrophy driver, the House of the Bull has unveiled the Lamborghini Diablo GTR, a car based on the Diablo GT, the most powerful version that will set a new benchmark in engine championships with no less than 590 hp. Compared to the Diablo GT, it features a redesigned chassis frame directly connected to the rear fender, sports braking system, reduced weight and a simplified interior. Additional radiators were installed to cool the transmission oil. The engine was taken from the Diablo GT, which, with a simplified catalytic-free exhaust system, variable valve timing, and a special control gear calibration, produces 590 hp. (575 in the GT model) To cool the engine, two water radiators were installed on the sides of the engine, a fuel radiator in the front, as in the Diablo GT, and additional coolers for the gearbox mounted on the rear axle. The front suspension has become stiffer. Magnesium alloy rims with central fixation serve as rims for racing tires. A special racing fuel tank was installed with a quick fill system. Most of the body parts are made of carbon fiber, only the roof is made of steel to increase longitudinal rigidity and the doors are made of aluminum alloy for safety reasons. The car was equipped with a fire extinguishing system, the cab joints were simplified, the driver's seat with a six-point seat belt was moved to the longitudinal axis of the car for better stabilization. A total of thirty Diablo GTRs were produced.
From 2000-2001 a version of the Lamborghini Diablo VT 6.0 was produced, which was equipped with a six-liter engine, which was inherited from the modification of the Diablo GT.
Over the entire period of production of the Lamborghini Diablo model, about 3 thousand copies were produced.
Modifications Lamborghini Diablo
Lamborghini Diablo VT 5.7MT
Lamborghini Diablo VT 6.0MT
Lamborghini Diablo SV 6.0MT
Lamborghini Diablo 6.0MT
Lamborghini Diablo GT 6.0MT
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Lamborghini Diablo owner reviews
Lamborghini Diablo, 1992
By chance, I acquired an “icon of the 90s” - a 1992 Lamborghini Diablo. with a 5.7 liter engine, "mechanics", rear-wheel drive, without any electronics for brakes and anti-buks. Firstly: the exterior is “space”! Not a single standard conventional body line. I looked at modern "Lamba" - the design is not the same, today everything is simplified, although also quite unusual. The Lamborghini Diablo is actually waist-high, wider than the Land Cruiser. The interior does not cause much enthusiasm, everything is quite simple and concise, but the dashboard closes visibility, so you immediately start to stretch your neck, but then you get used to it and look into the future. There is no rear visibility in principle - I had to put a rear view camera. The machine is designed to "fly only forward."
The starter cranks the V12 with difficulty, the engine comes to life and the guttural rumble squeezes a smile out of you and the passenger that doesn't leave your face until you lock the Lamborghini Diablo in the garage. Moreover, having mastered driving, you begin to notice a similar smile from passers-by and passers-by. The excitement is just wild. The howl, scream, roar of the motor depends on the load and it cannot be unambiguously identified and remembered, each frequency range of the motor has its own voice. Chassis - what kind of smoothness can we talk about at 11 cm of clearance? Comfort within limits for supercars. Not much harder than the sport mode on the 911.
Some say the Diablo was the last proper Lamborghini (debatable...), arguing that it was designed long before Audi bought the company and sterilized it with their German pragmatic mind.
This model was launched in 1990 as a direct successor to the Countach and remained in production until 2001 when it was replaced by the Murcielago.
Eleven years is a fairly long period of time for the release of one model. And this suggests that in order to maintain a lively interest in it, Lamborghini has modified the original version a lot. And this, in turn, gave rise to many different special versions of the model.
Below we give you a small guide to such special small series. This gallery covers all the most notable and large of them (although, of course, Lamborghini produced special one-offs).
For the starting point, we present data on the original serial sample
Basic Laborghini Diablo (1990)
The production use of a 5.7-liter V12 engine (a version of the same main engine also used in the Miura, Countach and Murcielago) gave the Diablo a top speed of over 200 mph, making it one of the fastest cars of its time. . Like the Countach, the early Diablos looked a lot cleaner than the later ones, with all their many and varied tweaks. The main design of this model was carried out by Gandini, who also worked on the design of Miura and Countach.
1.Diablo VT (1993), Diablo VT Roadster (1995)
VT stands for "viscous clutch" and hints at the installation of a new center differential that sent a quarter of the power to the front wheels. Other updates included minor cosmetic changes inside and out, upgraded brakes, standard power steering, different air intakes, and other small tweaks meant to make the supercar easier to drive.
From March 1993 to October 1998, 400 all-wheel drive coupes and 200 similar Diablo VT Roadsters (from December 1995 to October 1998) with a 492-horsepower engine were produced.
2. Diablo SE30 (1994)
Released to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Lamborghini.
It was lighter and more powerful than the standard car (525 hp vs 492 hp). The maximum speed reached 207 miles / h = 333 km / h. 150 cars of this series were made, all with rear wheel drive, but 28 of them were converted to JOTA specifications (some at the factory, others after), which had even more power, a different engine cover and exhaust system.
The Diablo SE30 Jota version features an even more powerful 595 hp engine. at 7300 rpm and a top speed of 211 miles = 340 km/h. Acceleration 0-100 km / h takes 3.9 seconds. Torque 639 Hm at 4800 rpm. In addition, the main difference between the SE30 Jota and the SE30 is the air intakes on the roof. In fact, this is the most powerful serial Lamborghini Diablo ever produced.
3. Diablo SV (1995)
"SV" is an abbreviation for "Super Veloce".
This version had a power of 510 hp. and rear wheel drive. Four-wheel drive was not put in order to reduce weight and price. The cost of this version was slightly lower than the current prices for the production Diablo, in contrast to the Murcielago SV and Aventador SV, which were released later. This modification included an adjustable rear spoiler.
4. Diablo SV-R (1996)
The first version of Lamborghini, specially prepared for track racing. It was created by modification from the SV version.
5. Diablo SV, VT and VT Roadster (1999)
1999 was the year of the facelift for the Diablo. Pop-up headlights were replaced with fixed ones, the interior was updated, and all cars received an increase in power unit power to 529 hp.
6. Diablo GT (1999)
Lamborghini only made 83 GT units, and only for Europe (although some of them ended up in the States and elsewhere). Model with a more extreme body, lighter weight and more powerful 6.0L V12 engine with 575 hp.
At the time of production in September 1999, the Diablo GT was one of the fastest supercars, reaching a top speed of 215 mph (346 km/h).
Composite materials were widely used in this modification, for example, the body was made almost entirely of carbon fiber. Only the steel roof and aluminum doors were non-composite.
7. Diablo VT 6.0 (2000)
By 2000, Lamborghini was under the complete control of Audi. Audi wanted to improve and upgrade the Diablo one last time before the release of the Murcielago. Therefore, he sent Luc Donckerwolke to the factory to upgrade.
The VT 6.0 was fitted with a less aggressive version of GT's 6.0-liter V12. Cars of this modification were mostly all-wheel drive. The last 40 cars were produced in special SE version. Of these, 20 are painted gold - symbolizing the dawn of Lamborghini Diablo production, while the remaining 20 are painted dark chocolate brown - symbolizing the decline of Lamborghini Diablo production.
8. Diablo GTR (2000)
Another track modification mainly for racing Lamborghini Supertrophy. The car had a 6.0-liter V12 engine with 590 hp, which accelerated the supercar to a top speed of 340 km/h.
