1996→1999 Lamborghini Diablo SV
The Sport Veloce (SV) version of the Diablo was a 2WD version that also befitted from the 30 Edition Jota upgrades and a light drivetrain. The SV also removed the standard model’s electronic suspension for even more weight savings. With such a potent specification, this model was used to transform the Diablo into the SVR race model.
In 1999 the SV received the same upgrades that the rest of Diablo got including the fixed front headlights.
In Detail
| submitted by | Richard Owen |
| type | Series Production Car |
| production years | 1996 – 1999 |
| built at | Sant’Agata Bolognese, Italy |
| price $ | $229 900 USD |
| succeccesor | 1999 Lamborghini Diablo SV |
| engine | V12 |
| valvetrain | DOHC 4 Valves / Cyl |
| displacement | 5707 cc / 348.3 in³ |
| bore | 87.0 mm / 3.43 in |
| stroke | 80.0 mm / 3.15 in |
| compression | 10.0:1 |
| power | 380.3 kw / 510.0 bhp @ 7100 rpm |
| specific output | 89.36 bhp per litre |
| bhp/weight | 323.6 bhp per tonne |
| torque | 580.0 nm / 427.8 ft lbs @ 5900 rpm |
| body / frame | Composite, Aluminum & Steel |
| driven wheels | Mid Engine / RWD |
| front tires | F 245/40ZR-17 |
| rear tires | R 335/30ZR-18 |
| front brakes | Brembro Vented Discs |
| rear brakes | Vented Discs |
| front wheels | F 43.2 x 21.6 cm / 17.0 x 8.5 in |
| rear wheels | R 45.7 x 33.0 cm / 18.0 x 13.0 in |
| steering | Rack & Pinion w/Power Assist |
| curb weight | 1576 kg / 3474 lbs |
| wheelbase | 2650 mm / 104.3 in |
| front track | 1540 mm / 60.6 in |
| rear track | 1640 mm / 64.6 in |
| length | 4470 mm / 176.0 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 | 2.41:1 |
| top speed | ~328.3 kph / 204.0 mph |
| 0 – 60 mph | ~3.8 seconds |
Auction Results
1998 Lamborghini Diablo SV Monterey Edition ZA9DU21B7WLA12017 – sold for $120,000 – Original owner 1998 Lamborghini SV Monterey Edition. In 1998 a special Diablo SV was created for the US market. 1 of only 20 Monterey Editions built. Twin Eaton superchargers. Special ordered with lowest gear ratios available for that year. This was such a rare and desirable Lamborghini that they sold almost at once. Rosa-Vic Cherry Red paint. Offered from the original owner’s collection. 10,860 actual kilometers. Auction Source: Kissimmee 2014, #WhereTheCarsAre by Mecum
