Verdict
A
Supercar · Italy · 1990-2001
Lamborghini Diablo
Lamborghini Diablo — spec data and generation history.
Years
1990-2001
Generations
1
Segment
Supercar
Countach successor — last Lamborghini to be designed pre-Audi ownership. 5.7 / 6.0 V12 NA, scissor doors, no driver assists. Diablo (2WD), Diablo VT (AWD viscous-coupled), Diablo SE30 (limited-edition 30th anniversary), Roadster (open-top), GT (575 bhp), VT 6.0 (post-2000 facelift). Replaced by the Murciélago in 2001.
Generations
Click any generation for the full deep dive
1990-2001
Mk1
→
Diablo GT 6.0 — 575 bhp, 0-62 in 3.7s.
Verdict
A
BHP
575
0–60
3.7 s
Top
215 mph
MPG
12 mpg
Used
$222,000-$889,000
- + Last pre-Audi Lambo
- + Scissor doors
- − No driver assists
- − Specialist running
Known issues by generation
Common faults reported on each generation — useful when shopping the used market.
1990-2001
- Specialist parts cost
- V12 timing chain
- Clutch service interval
- Air conditioning failures
Rivals
Ferrari F40 / F50 · McLaren F1 · Lamborghini Murciélago · Lamborghini Countach