In 2022, Lamborghini is paying tribute to the V12, the legendary 12-cylinder engine that has been the heart of their most iconic models for almost 60 years. The Lamborghini Diablo is one model that was equipped with this engine. It is the first four-wheel drive Lamborghini super sports car. Officially launched on January 21, 1990 as they celebrated Lamborghini Day at the Sporting in Monte Carlo, the Diablo was so innovative that it was first identified as a series production hypercar. Initially, it was powered by a 5.7-liters 12-cylinder engine that was eventually upgraded to 6.0-liters. It had a maximum power output of almost 600 HP in the road-going versions while the track-ready GT1 Stradale model had 655 HP. Only two units of the GT1 Stradale model were produced.
Before the end of 2022, the “pure” V12 combustion engine in its final form will be put out of production. The last model that will be equipped with this engine is the Aventador Ultimae. Starting next year, 2023, the successor of the Aventador will be equipped with a new plug-in hybrid version of the V12 engine.
