Lamborghini Diablo

The Lamborghini Diablo is a high-performance mid-engine sports car built by Italian automobile manufacturer Lamborghini between 1990 and 2001. It is the first production Lamborghini capable of attaining a top speed in excess of 320 kilometres per hour (200 mph). After the end of its production run in 2001, the Diablo was replaced by the Lamborghini Murciélago. The name Diablo means "devil" in Spanish.

Lamborghini Diablo
Lamborghini Diablo SE30
Overview
ManufacturerLamborghini
Production1990–2001
AssemblyItaly: Sant'Agata Bolognese
Designer
  • Marcello Gandini (initial design)
  • Tom Gale at Chrysler Styling Center (final design)
  • Luc Donckerwolke (Diablo VT 6.0)
Body and chassis
ClassSports car (S)
Body style2-door coupé
2-door retractable hard-top convertible (roadster)
LayoutLongitudinal, Mid-engine, rear-wheel drive / all-wheel drive
DoorsScissor
Related
Powertrain
Engine5.76.0 L Lamborghini V12
Transmission5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,650 mm (104.3 in)
Length4,460 mm (175.6 in)–4,470 mm (176.0 in)
Width2,040 mm (80.3 in)
Height1,105 mm (43.5 in)–1,115 mm (43.9 in)
Curb weight
  • 1,576 kg (3,474 lb) (Diablo)
  • 1,625 kg (3,583 lb) (Diablo VT)
  • 1,625 kg (3,583 lb) (Diablo VT Roadster)
  • 1,430 kg (3,153 lb) (Diablo SE30)
  • 1,530 kg (3,370 lb) (Diablo SV)
  • 1,385 kg (3,053 lb) (Diablo SV-R)
  • 1,460 kg (3,219 lb) (Diablo GT)
  • 1,395 kg (3,075 lb) (Diablo GT-R)
  • 1,656 kg (3,651 lb) (Diablo 6.0 VT)
Chronology
PredecessorLamborghini Countach
SuccessorLamborghini Murciélago
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