10 Things We Love About The Lamborghini Diablo

The Lamborghini Diablo is one of the most iconic cars to ever emerge from Sant'Agata.

European car companies have shown the entire world that when it comes to manufacturing truly remarkable vehicles, they really are the best. German carmakers have simply dominated the scene since the beginning of the 20th century. Things took a different turn when Italian automakers started winning on and off the track. Their sports cars were perceived as the pinnacle of automotive excellence.

Despite its relatively short existence, Lamborghini has created some of the most iconic supercars ever made. From the Miura to the Aventador SVJ, Lamborghini has achieved a lot during its 60-year tenure. The Diablo, for example, is among the coolest Italian classics gearheads want in their collection. The reason why the Diablo is a true collectible is quite simple: it is one of the best supercars made during the '90s and early 2000s.

10. The Successor

Created in 1963 by Ferruccio Lamborghini, Automobili Lamborghini was meant to directly rival Ferrari. The company's first car, the 350 GT, set the tone just right. Equipped with a 3.5L V12 pumping out 280 hp and 240 lb-ft of torque, the 350 GT was really astonishing. In 1966, Lamborghini released another classic: the Miura. From there on out, Lamborghini created one classic after the other.

The Diablo may have been one of the biggest gas-guzzling supercars on the planet, but it sure was the ultimate dream car for anyone old enough to appreciate the beast when it was first released. Following in the footsteps of the Countach, the Diablo kept the iconic Lambo doors. However, Lamborghini's designers gave the Diablo a look that was in line with what was in demand during the 90s.

9. Hip

The vast majority of supercars are great cars to drive around legendary racetracks. In fact, that is what they are made for. The most fortunate gearheads get to drive these amazing creations, either during their time off or daily. Consequently, it is important for supercar manufacturers to have an interior that is both comfortable and sporty.

The Countach may have been too rudimentary for the posh gearhead. Despite having a very snazzy interior, the Countach was nowhere as complete as the Diablo. The Diablo is absolutely exquisite inside and out. The futuristic seats match the overall aura of the Diablo. There is absolutely nothing Lamborghini forgot to add. When looking at the interior of the Ferrari Testarossa of the same year, it is fair to concede that Lamborghini won the battle.

8. The Beast Within

A myriad of outstanding engines have been built over the decades. Whether they are coming out of Japan, the United States, or Germany, those engines have earned the status of legend and are now featured in museums. Though most of the engines are obsolete nowadays thanks to the several technological advances that have been made recently, they are nonetheless worth their weight in gold.

The last edition of the Countach made available to the public came with a 5.2-liter Quattrovalvole V12 that pumps out at best a mean 449 hp. Logically, Lamborghini had to up the ante with its Diablo. The supercar's name literally means devil. The beast from the seventh layer of hell originally came with a 5.7-liter V12 that makes a staggering 485 hp and 428 lb-ft of torque.

9. It's A Celebration

Whenever carmakers celebrate an anniversary with a special vehicle, one can rest assured that the car will most likely be jaw-dropping. From the Shelby Super Snake 50th Anniversary to the Porsche 911 50th Anniversary, it is fair to concede that anniversary editions of high-end vehicles are instant classics. For its 30th anniversary, Lamborghini released a true collectible.

For Lamborghini's 30th anniversary, a special edition of the Diablo rolled off the Italian assembly lines. About 150 units of the 1993 Diablo SE30 were made in total. Unlike the original Diablo, the 5.7-liter V12 was tuned to produce 523 hp and 428 lb-ft of torque. While the original Diablo looks somewhat like a Countach, the Diablo SE30 proves that the Diablo was aesthetically moving away from the Countach and developing its own identity.

6. Memorable Upgrade

The original Diablo was far from a let-down. It more than lived up to its predecessor, the Countach. As a matter of fact, most gearheads old enough to realize how wonderful the Diablo was fondly remember the supercar's beautiful curves. Following its initial success, Lamborghini released additional trim levels. There is not a single special edition Diablo that was disappointing.

The SE30 was great, but sadly a bit too exclusive for the average supercar buyer. With that information in mind, Lamborghini released an edition of the Diablo that was more powerful than regular Diablos previously produced. Slightly less powerful than the SE30, the Diablo SV still came equipped with the same 5.7-liter V12. However, the engine's output was rated at 510 hp and 428 lb-ft of torque.

5. Breath Of Fresh Air

When living in a sunny state like California or Florida, some gearheads want to feel the wind blowing through their hair. During the golden age of the American muscle car, some brands sold limited numbers of their cars as convertibles. Today, these cars are worth millions of dollars. Lamborghini understood that not everybody wanted to feel trapped in a cockpit.

The Lamborghini Diablo VT Roadster was a crazy 1990s supercar. The targa top, made out of carbon fiber, would retract above the engine lid and allow the occupants of the mean Diablo VT Roadster to cruise in style. On top of being exquisite, the Diablo VT Roadster came stock with the legendary 5.7-liter V12. However, the output was increased to 523 hp and 446 lb-ft of torque. The Diablo truly is the gift that keeps on giving.

4. Series Of Spin-Offs

There were a plethora of limited editions before Lamborghini gave the Diablo a face lift. From the SV to the SE30 Jota, the pre-face lift Diablo was given some impressive add-ons. However, following the implementation of this new design, Lamborghini decided to marry gorgeous aesthetics with outstanding, and borderline indecent, performance.

The Diablo had some of the best supercar headlights of the 2000s. While the pre-face lift version of the Diablo kept a very retro style, the re-designed Diablo looked more like a supercar from the future. Lamborghini brought back the majority of successful trim levels following the face lift. However, the Italian supercar manufacturer made sure to terminate the Diablo in style.

3. Beefing Up

When the Diablo was released in 1991, the 5.7-liter V12 simply blew every gearhead's mind. Though it was nowhere as outstanding as the engine found on the 1991 Ferrari F40 LM, it was still one of the best units to come out of Italy during that time. Following the face lift, Lamborghini decided to provide its buyers with an even better option.

Lamborghini started offering a much more interesting motor on its revamped Diablo. Though the 5.7-liter engine was still available, it was then possible to obtain a Diablo fitted with a 6.0-liter V12. With a power output of 550 hp and 457 lb-ft of torque for the Lamborghini Diablo VT 6.0-liter V12, it is now fair to assume that Lamborghini was gearing up to release more powerful and astonishing supercars in the future.

2. Nice Rear End

Several cars have truly striking and eye-catching features. For example, the Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing is memorable for several reasons, but its doors really take all the attention at first sight. The Countach was the very first Lamborghini with the iconic Lambo doors. However, doors are not the only things that make a car memorable.

One thing that truly stands out when looking at the Diablo is its back. Whether it is the first or updated version, it is clear that the Diablo means business just by taking a quick look at its rear end. In fact, it could be assumed that Lamborghini put a lot of effort into designing the rear, so Ferrari drivers could stare at it when racing against a Diablo.

1. Scary Beast

There is a very particular sort of car fan out there. They are successful business owners, actors, singers, hedge fund kids, CEOs, oil tycoons, YouTubers. The list goes on and on. What all these people have in common is simple: access to money. Realizing that the average wealthy individual may want more than a supercar featured in a music video, Lamborghini made sure to come with the ultimate Diablo.

If you believe that the Diablo GT is the type of supercars that are not as cool as people think, perhaps it is time to take a deeper look at this truly special Diablo. With only 83 units ever built, the Diablo GT is not your average Diablo. The beast comes equipped with the 6.0-liter V12 and is rated at 575 hp and 465 lb-ft of torque. With only four GTs in the US, the supercar's value is likely to reach a million dollars within the next couple of years.