The Lamborghini Countach was in production for 17 years before it was replaced by the Diablo, which on its arrival was the most expensive, most advanced, and fastest Lamborghini ever built. It was introduced to the public at Monaco in January 1990, with its design and specification representing dramatic improvements over its illustrious predecessor, and set new benchmarks in supercar design. Its elegant and wind-cheating shape had been penned by Marcello Gandini, the man responsible for the Lamborghini Miura and Countach. Beneath the body was a steel spaceframe chassis, developed from the Countach's, but constructed of square-section rather than round tubing and incorporating 'crumple zones' at front and rear. The Countach Evoluzione model had explored the use of carbon-fiber composite panels, and its use was extended into the Diablo, which also featured revised suspension capable of accommodating the envisaged future developments of four-wheel drive and active suspension. Lamborghini's 48-valve V12 engine grew to 5.7 liters and gained fuel injection for the first time, with horsepower nearly reaching 500 bhp and torque rating of 428 lb/ft was an improvement of 55-percent over the Countach. Catalytic converters were standard, enabling the V12 engine to comply with emissions requirements worldwide.The Lamborghini Diablo easily eclipsed its forebear, with a top speed in excess of 200 mph, thanks to its more powerful engine and lower drag coefficient than the Countach. Its acceleration and top speed were better than those of the Ferrari F40 (albeit only marginally), but built in high quantities with a luxuriously appointed interior and better suited to city streets and motorways. Four-wheel drive Diablo VT and Targa-style open roadster versions soon followed and then came the Diablo SE (Special Edition) only 150 examples of which were built to celebrate Lamborghini's 30 years as a car manufacturer.The Diablo SV (Super Veloce) was introduced in 1995 and was lighter, simpler, and equipped with a 510 horsepower engine with an adjustable rear spoiler, different lighting, a ducted engine lid and larger-diameter front brakes.The Lamborghini Diablo SV continued the 'SV' title first used on the Miura SV. In 1998, a limited 20-car run of the Diablo SV was built exclusively for the United States market and dubbed the Monterey Edition. These unique vehicles used the SE30/VT Roadster style of air intake in front of the rear wheels, and several received unusual, vibrant colors. Mario Andretti drove a Monterey Edition with upgraded brakes and engine during the Lamborghini-sponsored 'Running of the Bulls' event in California.
by Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2021
by Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2021
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In 1985 Lamborghini began designing and developing a replacement for their successful Countach model. The Lamborghini Diablo was introduced in 1990 and stayed in production until 2001. The name Diablo is Spanish meaning devil and was borrowed from a type of legendary bull raised by the Duke of Veragua in the 19th century. The goal for the Countach replacement was to achieve a 315 Kmh top speed.....
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Replacing the Lamborghini Countach, the 2-door Lamborghini Diablo SV coupe was introduced in 1990. With a total of 2,903 units produced during its lifetime, the Diablo in the name stands for devil in Spanish and truly classifies the high-performance supercar built by Lamborghini of Italy. Unveiled on January 21, 1991, the Diablo was introduced at a base price of %24240,000. The Lamborghini Diablo....
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