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1996 Lamborghini Diablo
The SV or "Sport Veloce" variant of the Diablo was an optional add-on package to the base car.
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Lamborghini Diablo
Lamborghini built the Diablo in 1990–2001. Autoknowtive’s catalog has 3 of them, from the 1996 Lamborghini Diablo to the 2001 Lamborghini Diablo 6.0. Body styles here: Coupé and Convertible. Sold new in North America, Europe and Asia.
- Built
- 1990–2001
- Brand from
- Italy
- Part of
- Volkswagen Group
- Body styles
- Coupé and Convertible
- Sold new in
- North America, Europe and Asia
- In the catalog
- 3 cars
How it changed
Power went from 530 hp in the 1996 Diablo to 550 hp in the 2001 Diablo 6.0. It got heavier along the way: 1,530 kg for the 1996 car, 1,625 kg for the 2001. The most powerful here is the 2001 Lamborghini Diablo 6.0 at 550 hp (410 kW), more than 90% of the cars in the catalog. Quickest from 0 to 62 mph: the 1996 Lamborghini Diablo, in 3.8 s.
Every Diablo in the catalog
1996 Lamborghini Diablo Roadster
The Lamborghini Diablo, is a series of high-performance V12, longitudinal, 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).
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2001 Lamborghini Diablo 6.0
Specs side by side
| Car | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Weight | Engine | Drive | Gearbox | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 Diablo | 530 hp (395 kW) | 446 lb-ft (605 Nm) | 3.8 s | 199 mph (320 km/h) | 1,530 kg (3,373 lb) | 5.7 L V12 | Rear Wheel Drive | 5-speed manual | 10 mpg |
| 1996 Diablo Roadster | 492 hp (367 kW) | 428 lb-ft (580 Nm) | 4.0 s | 206 mph (332 km/h) | 1,625 kg (3,583 lb) | 5.7 L V12 | All Wheel Drive | 5-speed manual | 10 mpg |
| 2001 Diablo 6.0 | 550 hp (410 kW) | 457 lb-ft (620 Nm) | 3.9 s | 205 mph (330 km/h) | 1,625 kg (3,583 lb) | 6.0 L V12 | All Wheel Drive | Manual, 5 Speed | 11 mpg |
Power is the figure quoted for that version. Fuel economy is the best EPA combined rating, US models only.
Rivals
Cars from other brands in the same class, with similar power and from the same years:
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