Lamborghini Diablo
Key specifications
Differences between variants
| Specification | Lamborghini Diablo | Lamborghini Diablo VT | Lamborghini Diablo SV | Lamborghini Diablo GT | Lamborghini Diablo VT 6.0 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 5.7 l · Naturally aspirated · V12 | 5.7 l · Naturally aspirated · V12 | 5.7 l · Naturally aspirated · V12 | 6 l · Naturally aspirated · V12 | 6 l · Naturally aspirated · V12 |
| Power | 361.87 kW | 361.87 kW | 375.1 kW | 422.91 kW | 404.52 kW |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Production period | 1990-1998 | 1993-1998 | 1995-1999 | 1999-2000 | 2000-2001 |
Generations and variants
Lamborghini Diablo
Lamborghini Diablo
1990-1998- Body style
-
Coupe
- Engine
- 5.7 l · Naturally aspirated · V12
- Power
- 361.87 kW
- Drivetrain
-
Rear-wheel drive
- Transmission
-
Manual· 5 speeds
Lamborghini Diablo VT
1993-1998- Body style
-
Coupe
- Engine
- 5.7 l · Naturally aspirated · V12
- Power
- 361.87 kW
- Drivetrain
-
All-wheel drive
- Transmission
-
Manual· 5 speeds
Lamborghini Diablo SV
1995-1999- Body style
-
Coupe
- Engine
- 5.7 l · Naturally aspirated · V12
- Power
- 375.1 kW
- Drivetrain
-
Rear-wheel drive
- Transmission
-
Manual· 5 speeds
Lamborghini Diablo GT
1999-2000- Body style
-
Coupe
- Engine
- 6 l · Naturally aspirated · V12
- Power
- 422.91 kW
- Drivetrain
-
Rear-wheel drive
- Transmission
-
Manual· 5 speeds
Lamborghini Diablo VT 6.0
2000-2001- Body style
-
Coupe
- Engine
- 6 l · Naturally aspirated · V12
- Power
- 404.52 kW
- Drivetrain
-
All-wheel drive
- Transmission
-
Manual· 5 speeds
Facts
The later Diablo VT added all-wheel drive, broadening the flagship Lamborghini’s capabilities.
The original Diablo drove the rear wheels only.
The original 5.7-litre V12 Diablo exceeded 320 km/h, placing it among the world’s fastest cars in the early 1990s.
A total of 2,903 Diablos were built before production ended in 2001.
The Diablo was created before Lamborghini joined the Volkswagen Group, but its final versions were developed during the new ownership era.
The Diablo family included the production VT Roadster, adding a factory open-top version to Lamborghini’s V12 flagship range.
Lamborghini introduced the Diablo in 1990 as the successor to the Countach.
The Diablo continued Lamborghini’s tradition of vertically opening scissor doors established by the Countach.
After the major update, the Diablo’s characteristic pop-up headlights were replaced by fixed lamps.
The late-1990s Diablo styling update was led by Lamborghini Centro Stile under Luc Donckerwolke.