Lamborghini Diablo

Lamborghini Diablo
Lamborghini Diablo SE30
Overview
Manufacturer	Lamborghini
Production	1990–2001[1]
Assembly	Italy: Sant'Agata Bolognese
Designer	Marcello Gandini (initial design) Tom Gale[2] at Chrysler Styling Center (final design)[3] Luc Donckerwolke (Diablo VT 6.0)
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 / all-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)
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
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.