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← Lamborghini Diablo · 1990-2001 · Mk1

Lamborghini Diablo Mk1

Headline trim: Diablo GT 6.0 — 575 bhp, 0-62 in 3.7s.

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Verdict
A
BHP
575 bhp
0–60
3.7 s
Top speed
215 mph
MPG
12 mpg (US)
Used
$222,000-$889,000

Strengths

  • Last pre-Audi Lambo
  • Scissor doors
  • 5.7 / 6.0 V12 NA

Weaknesses

  • No driver assists
  • Specialist running
  • Heavy steering

Notable tech

  • Tubular steel chassis (carbon panels on later cars)
  • 5.7 V12 NA early → 6.0 V12 NA (2000)
  • 5MT only
  • RWD or AWD (VT)
  • Scissor doors
  • Coupe and Roadster

Common issues

  • Specialist parts
  • V12 timing chain
  • Clutch
  • AC failures

Engine derivatives

US-spec trims and engines offered across Mk1's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

Pick two engines to compare
Diablo (RWD) 5.7
BHP485
Torque580 Nm
0–604.5 s
Top202 mph
MPG (US)12 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox5MT
Diablo VT 5.7
BHP485
Torque580 Nm
0–604.5 s
Top202 mph
MPG (US)12 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox5MT
Diablo SE30 5.7
BHP525
Torque590 Nm
0–604.0 s
Top208 mph
MPG (US)12 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox5MT
Diablo SV 5.7
BHP510
Torque580 Nm
0–604.0 s
Top208 mph
MPG (US)12 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox5MT
Diablo VT Roadster
BHP485
Torque580 Nm
0–604.5 s
Top202 mph
MPG (US)12 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox5MT
Diablo GT 6.0
BHP575
Torque630 Nm
0–603.7 s
Top215 mph
MPG (US)12 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox5MT
Diablo VT 6.0
BHP543
Torque620 Nm
0–604.0 s
Top208 mph
MPG (US)12 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox5MT
Diablo VT 6.0 SE
BHP543
Torque620 Nm
0–604.0 s
Top208 mph
MPG (US)12 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox5MT