Lamborghini Diablo SV

The Lamborghini Diablo was a high-performance mid-engined sports car built by Italian automaker Lamborghini between 1990 and 2001, before it was replaced by the Lamborghini Murciélago.Lamborghini began developing the Diablo (which translates to "Devil" in Spanish) in 1985 as a replacement for the Countach model, introducing it for sale on January 21, 1990 at a base price of USD 240,000. Power came from a 5.7-litre, 48-valve version of the legendary Lamborghini V12 featuring dual overhead cams and computer-controlled multi-point fuel injection, producing a maximum output of 492 hp (367 kW/499 PS) and 427 ft·lbf (579 N·m) of torque. The vehicle could reach 60 mph (97 km/h) in slightly over 4 seconds, with a top speed of 202 mph (325 km/h). The Diablo was originally rear-wheel drive and the engine was mid-mounted to aid its weight balance.Even at over $240,000, the vehicle was somewhat spartan, featuring only basic radio functions (with optional CD playback) along with manual windows, adjustable but unpowered seats and no anti-lock brakes, mostly to minimize the vehicle's already high curb weight. A few options were available, including having the driver's seat molded specifically for the buyer, a rear spoiler, a factory fitted luggage set (priced at $2,600) and an exclusive Breguet clock for the dash (priced at $10,500).The SV or "Sport Veloce" variant of the Diablo was an optional add-on package to the base car. It lacked the VT's all-wheel-drive system and electronic suspension, but it featured the VT's revised dashboard and larger brakes, a new 3-piece adjustable spoiler and was powered by a modified version of the 5.7-litre V12 producing 510 hp (380 kW/517 PS). The car's air intakes were slightly differently shaped, and from 1999 onwards the vehicle had exposed headlamps as opposed to the pop-up units previous versions used.Tuning company Koenig-Specials of Germany produced a tuned variant of the SV featuring further suspension modifications, massive brakes and a twin-turbocharger system, boosting the car's output to over 800 hp (597 kW/811 PS).Just like the updated versions of the VT coupé and roadster, the 1999 model year SV's changes were primarily limited to cosmetics. It received slight bodywork updates (keeping the exposed headlamps), new wheels and larger brakes in addition to the new VVT-equipped, 530 hp (400 kW/540 PS) engine. The 1999 Diablos also gained a new dashboard. Instead of the traditional flat dashboard with a separate upright instrument binnacle, as on so many Italian sports cars, the new dash was of a more fluid, wave shaped design. A thin strip of black glass runs the length of the dash, and instruments lights such as main beam, headlight operation and low fuel warning appear within this strip. The concept was inspired by Bang & Olufsen Hi-Fi products.Otherwise, the 1999 Diablo remained fundamentally unchanged. Like the updated VT, it was produced only as a production model for the 1999 model year. A limited edition 2000 model was produced, available only in metallic silver - most of these cars are in the United States.

Specifications:

Price:$238 000 USD
Engine:V12
Valvetrain:DOHC 4 Valves / Cyl
Displacement:5707 cc / 348.3 cu in
Bore:87.0 mm / 3.43 in
Stroke:80.0 mm / 3.15 in
Compression:10.0:1
Power:390.0 kw / 522.9 bhp @ 7100 rpm
Hp per litre:91.64 bhp per litre
bhp/weight
Torque:605.0 nm / 446.2 ft lbs @ 5500 rpm
Drive wheels:Mid Engine / RWD
Front brakes:Brembro Vented Discs w/ABS
Front brake size:355 mm / 13.9 in
Rear brakes:Vented Discs
Rear brake size:335 mm / 13.2 in
Front tire size F:235/35ZR-18
Rear tire size R:335/30ZR-18
Steering:Rack & Pinion w/Power Assist
Weight:1530 kg / 3373 lbs
Wheelbase:2650 mm / 104.3 in
Front track:1540 mm / 60.6 in
Rear track:1640 mm / 64.6 in
Length:4470 mm / 175.9 in
Width:2040 mm / 80.3 in
Height:1115 mm / 43.9 in
Transmission:5-Speed Manual
Gear ratios:2.31:1, 1.52:1, 1.12:1, 0.88:1, 0.68:1
Final drive:2.53:1
Top speed:320.0 kph / 198.8 mph
0 - 60 mph:3.85 seconds