1993 LAMBORGHINI Diablo VT 5.7L V12 5MT (530 HP)

Vehicle Overview

The Diablo was the last supercar designed and engineered by Lamborghini, even though it wasn’t an independent carmaker anymore.

Lamborghini Automobile S.p.A. was already under Chrysler’s ownership and tried to introduce a new car to strengthen the brand. The Diablo development had begun in 1985, and the car was ready to launch in 1990. It was a stunning supercar that sent the competition (especially Ferrari) back to the drawing board. Just three years later, when the carmaker celebrated three decades in the business, it introduced the Diablo all-wheel-drive, named VT.

Everything about the Diablo was exaggerated. It was wider than expected, loud, and with a very aggressive stance. Fixed stationary lamps and turn-signals complemented its pop-up headlights in the bumper. Underneath, a pair of fog-lights completed the front lighting package. The broad back was split into two distinct parts in the rear: the engine side and the bumper. Between the circular taillights, Lamborghini installed a mesh-grille that helped to cool the engine.

Inside, the Diablo was cramped, and larger or taller owners often criticized the sport bucket-seats with high bolstering. The center stack was almost horizontal, and the wide center console served as an armrest for two people.

But the real surprise was for the drivetrain. Lamborghini installed a viscous center differential that sent up to 25% of the torque to the front wheels when the rear ones were spinning. Thus, the car could be controlled better even by the drivers without too much experience.