Development of the Lamborghini Diablo began in 1989 to replace the countach model. The cars woer came from 5.7 liter 48 valve version of the legendary Lamborghini V12. It had dual overhead cams and computer controlled multi point fuel injection producing a maximum output of 492 horsepower. The vehicle was capable of reaching 60 in just over 4 seconds with a top speed of 202 mph. It was originally a rear wheel drive car with a mid mounted engine to aid in its weight balance
The vehicle featured very few amenities that we are all use to today even though it cost over 200 thousand dollars. It came with only basic radio functions, and had manual windows and no antilock brakes. These things were left out to help minimize the vehicles already large curb weight. Some of the nicer things the car featured was the option to have the driver seat custom molded to the buyer and the option to get factory fitted luggage.
The final model was built in 1998 after Audi AG took over Lamborghini. It featured a 6 liter engine. It also featured a new exhaust and intake system with refined variable valve timing.
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