Lamborghini Diablo
| Lamborghini Diablo | |
|---|---|
Lamborghini Diablo SE30 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Lamborghini |
| Production | 1990–2001 2,903 built |
| Assembly | Italy: Sant'Agata Bolognese |
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| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports car (S) |
| Body style | 2-door coupé 2-door retractable hard-top convertible (roadster) |
| Layout | Longitudinal, Mid-engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive |
| Doors | Scissor |
| Related | Vector M12 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 5.7–6.0 L Lamborghini V12 |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm (104.3 in) |
| Length | 4,460 mm (175.6 in)–4,470 mm (176.0 in) |
| Width | 2,040 mm (80.3 in) |
| Height | 1,105 mm (43.5 in)–1,115 mm (43.9 in) |
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| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Lamborghini Countach |
| Successor | Lamborghini Murciélago |
The Lamborghini Diablo (meaning "devil" in Spanish), is a series of high-performance V12, rear mid-engined sports cars in the supercar market segment, built by Italian automobile manufacturer Lamborghini from 1990 through 2001. It is the first production Lamborghini with a top speed in excess of 200 mph (322 km/h).
In 1993, the Diablo VT (for 'Viscous Traction') became Lamborghini's first all-wheel drive production sportscar. The car retained its rear-wheel drive character, but a computer-modulated system could direct up to 25% of the engine's torque to the front wheels in case of rear-axle slip, to improve the car's handling. In 1995, Lamborghini also began building their first open-top V12, in the form of a Diablo roadster. During the later years, a number of special editions were built, typically in very small numbers.
After the end of its production run in 2001, the Diablo was replaced by the Lamborghini Murciélago.