1990 Lamborghini Diablo
The Diablo was presented to the public for sale on January 21, 1990. Its power came from a 5.7 L (348 cu in), 48-valve version of the existing Lamborghini V12 featuring dual overhead cams and computer-controlled multi-point fuel injection, producing a maximum output of 499 PS (367 kW; 492 hp) and 580 N·m (428 lb·ft) of torque. The vehicle could reach 100 km/h (62 mph) in about 4.5 seconds, with a top speed of 202 mph (325 km/h). The Diablo was rear-wheel drive and the engine was mid-mounted to aid its weight balance.
The Diablo came better equipped than the Countach; standard features included fully adjustable seats and steering wheel, electric windows, an Alpine stereo system, and power steering from 1993 onwards. Anti-lock brakes were not initially available, although they would eventually be used. A few options were available, including a custom-molded driver’s seat, remote CD changer and subwoofer, rear spoiler, factory fitted luggage set (priced at $2,600) and an exclusive Breguet clock for the dash (priced at $10,500).
In Detail
| submitted by | Richard Owen |
| price $ | $239 000 USD |
| engine | 60o V12 |
| valvetrain | DOHC 4 Valves / Cyl |
| displacement | 5709 cc / 348.4 in³ |
| bore | 87.0 mm / 3.43 in |
| stroke | 80.0 mm / 3.15 in |
| compression | 10.0:1 |
| power | 361.7 kw / 485.0 bhp @ 6800 rpm |
| specific output | 84.95 bhp per litre |
| bhp/weight | bhp per tonne |
| torque | 580.3 nm / 428.0 ft lbs @ 5200 rpm |
| redline | 7500 rpm |
| body / frame | Aluminum, Composite & Steel |
| driven wheels | Mid Engine / RWD |
| front tires | F 245/40ZR-17 |
| rear tires | R 335/35ZR-17 |
| front brakes | Vented Discs w/Vacuum Assist |
| f brake size | x 330 mm / x 13.0 in |
| rear brakes | Vented Discs w/Vacuum Assist |
| r brake size | x 284 mm / x 11.2 in |
| front wheels | F 43.2 x 21.6 cm / 17.0 x 8.5 in |
| rear wheels | R 43.2 x 33.0 cm / 17.0 x 13.0 in |
| steering | Unassisted Rack & Pinion |
| curb weight | 1642 kg / 3620 lbs |
| wheelbase | 2650 mm / 104.3 in |
| front track | 1540 mm / 60.6 in |
| rear track | 1640 mm / 64.6 in |
| length | 4460 mm / 175.6 in |
| width | 2040 mm / 80.3 in |
| height | 1105 mm / 43.5 in |
| transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
| gear ratios | 2.31:1, 1.52:1, 1.13:1, 0.89:1, 0.68:1, :1 |
| final drive | 2.41:1 |
| top speed | ~325.1 kph / 202.0 mph |
| 0 – 60 mph | ~4.5 seconds |
| 0 – 100 mph | ~10.8 seconds |
| 0 – 1/4 mile | ~13.3 seconds |
