Vehicle Description
-Rosso over Panna Leather with Red Piping and Tan carpeting, 5.7
Liter V12 Engine, 5-Speed manual Gearbox, 6,000km, (4,000miles)
from new, Immaculate condition throughout.
The Diablo was presented to the public for sale on 21 January 1990.
Its power came from a 5.7 L (348 cu in) dual overhead cam, 4 valves
per cylinder version of the existing V12 engine and featured
computer-controlled multi-point fuel injection, producing a maximum
output of 492 PS (362 kW; 485 hp) and 580 N�m (428 lbf�ft) of
torque to reach a top speed of 325 km/h (202 mph). The Diablo was
rear-wheel drive and the engine was mid-mounted to aid its weight
balance. Auto Motor und Sport measured 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.5
seconds, 0-160 km/h (99 mph) in 9.3 seconds and 0-200 km/h (124
mph) in 13.7 seconds.
The Diablo came equipped with standard features including fully
adjustable seats, adjustable steering wheel, electric windows and
an Alpine stereo system. This Diablo was further optioned with a
remote CD changer, subwoofer and a rear spoiler.
While early iterations of the Diablo were penned by Countach
designer Marcello Gandini, American designer Tom Gale is ultimately
credited with the looks of the production car. Although the classic
"wedge" look remained, the Diablo was sleeker than the Countach,
with dramatically improved aerodynamics and more seamlessly
integrated necessities like impact bumpers and marker lights,
allowing it to be sold worldwide.
These early cars are regarded as some of the most exciting Diablos
to drive, thanks to their lack of ABS, traction control, or power
steering. That being said, overall refinement was significantly
higher than on its predecessor, the Countach, a more spacious
cabin, making the Diablo a far more usable car.
This US-specification 1991 Diablo is from the first full year of
production and was originally delivered to champion boxer Julio
Cesar Ch�vez, the car benefits from a subsequent long-term owner,
who maintained the car for over 20 years, recent servicing includes
new fluids and filters and the original five-hole OZ multi piece
wheels wear new Pirelli tires, ensuring the car is ready to be
enjoyed.
Comes complete with its original owner's manual and maintenance
book, along with the factory tool kit and service gloves, this
first-generation Diablo is an excellent opportunity to add a very
nicely preserved example of Lamborghini's ultimate 1990s supercar
to your garage.
