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Lamborghini Countach

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! colspan=2 | '''Lamborghini Countach'''
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! colspan=2 style="text-align:center; font-weight:normal; background:#ddb;" | [[Lamborghini]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| aka
| "Flying Wedge" / LP5000 (prototype)
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| Production
| 1974-1989
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| Class
| [[Supercar]]
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
| Body Style
| 2-door, 2-seat, [[MR layout|Mid-Engined]] Coupe
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| Length
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|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
| Width
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|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| Height
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|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
| Wheelbase
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|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| Weight
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|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
| Transmission
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|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| Engine
| 4.0 litre (3929 cc) Lamborghini [[V12]] 5.0 litre (4754 cc) Lamborghini [[V12]] 5.2 litre (5167 cc) Lamborghini [[V12]]
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
| Power
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| Similar
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|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
| Designer
| [[Marcello Gandini]]
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The '''Lamborghini Countach''' was a [[supercar]] produced by [[Lamborghini]] in Italy. The first prototype emerged in 1971, and production lasted until 1990. It did not pioneer but did popularise the wedge-shaped, sharply angled look popular in many high performance cars since. It did make popular the "cabin-forward" design concept that pushes the passenger compartment forward in order to accommodate a larger engine.

The word {{Audio|Ipa-countach.ogg|''countach''}} (pronounced {{IPA|'''ˈkun.tɑʃ'''}}) is an exclamation of astonishment in the local Piedmontese language - generally used by men on seeing an extremely beautiful woman [http://www.lamborghiniregistry.com/Countach/CountachLP500/]. The closest translation into English would be "far out!" (archaic) or "Holy Shit!"(indecent). The name stuck when [[Nuccio Bertone]] first saw "Project 112" in his studio. The prototype was introduced to the world at the 1971 Geneva Motor Show. All previous Lamborghini names were associated with toros ([[Ferruccio Lamborghini]] contrary to a popular belief, has never supported bullfighting, but he was born under the sign of Taurus and hence named his first cars after famous bulls or bulls' breed).

In 2004, ''[[Sports Car International]]'' named this car number three on the list of [[Sports Car International Top Sports Cars|Top Sports Cars of the 1970s]], and it was listed as number ten on their list of [[Sports Car International Top Sports Cars|Top Sports Cars of the 1980s]].

== Styling ==
The styling was by [[Marcello Gandini]] of the [[Bertone]] design studio, the same designer and studio that had styled the [[Lamborghini Miura|Miura]]. Gandini was then a young, inexperienced designer—not very experienced in the practical, ergonomic aspects of automobile design, but at the same time unhindered by them. He produced a quite striking design. The Countach shape was wide and low (42.1 inches), but not very long. Its angular and wedge-shaped body was made almost entirely of flat, trapezoidal panels. There were curves, notably the smoothly coke-bottle wing line, but the overall appearance was sharp.

The doors, a Countach trademark, were of a 'scissors' fashion—hinged at the front with horizontal hinges, so that the doors lifted up and tilted forwards. This was partly for style, but just as much because the width of the car made conventional doors impossible to use in an even slightly confined space. Care needed to be taken, though, in opening the doors with a low roof overhead.

Aerodynamics, however, were quite poor for such a sleek-looking car&mdash, apparently, to Lamborghini, looking fast was more important than going fast,.{{fact}}

The pure style of the prototype was progressively enhanced or cluttered (depending on one's point of view) by the evolution of the car to improve its performance, handling, tractability, and ability to meet mandated requirements. This began with the first production model, which included several vents which were found to be necessary to cool the engine adequately. These included the iconic [[NACA duct]] on the door and rear fender of each side of the car. Later additions, including fender flares, spoilers, carburator covers, and bumpers, progressively changed the aesthetic values of the car.

The Countach's styling and visual impression caused it to become an icon of great design to almost everyone except automotive engineers. The superior performance characteristics of later Lamborghini models (such as the [[Lamborghini Diablo|Diablo]], or the [[Lamborghini Murciélago|Murciélago]]) appealed to performance car drivers and engineers, but they never had the originality or outrageousness that gave the Countach its distinction. The different impressions left by the various Lamborghini models have generated numerous debates and disagreements over what constitutes 'classic' or 'great' automotive design (elegant looks and style, vs. technical and engineering superiority).

== Engine ==
The rear wheels were driven by the traditional [[Lamborghini V12]] engine mounted longitudinally in a version of [[mid-engined]] configuration. For better weight distribution, the engine is actually 'backwards'; the output shaft is at the front, and the gearbox is in front of the engine, the driveshaft running back through the engine's sump to a differential at the rear. Although originally planned as a 5 liter powerplant, the first production cars used the [[Lamborghini Miura]]'s 4 liter engine. Later advances increased the displacement to 5 liters and then (in the "Quattrovalvole" model) 5.2 L with four valves per cylinder.
All Lamborghini Countaches were equipped with six Weber carburetors until the arrival of the 5000QV model, at which time the car became available in America, and used [[Bosch]] K-Jetronic [[fuel injection]]. The European models, however, continued to use the carburetors until the arrival of the [[Lamborghini Diablo]], which replaced the legendary Countach.

== Construction ==
The Countach used a skin of aircraft-grade aluminum over a tubular [[space frame]], as in a [[racing car]]. This is expensive to build but is immensely strong and very light (in spite of its size, the car weighs approximately 1500kg (3,300 lb)). The underbody tray was fiberglass.

== Countach models ==
=== Prototype LP500 ===
A single prototype was built, the LP500 (the 500 standing for the 5 L displacement of the engine which was intended to be used). Painted bright sunflower yellow, the car was a stunner at the [[Geneva]] Motor Show in 1971. Sporting Gandini's original design concepts, the car's design needed extensive modification for production. In particular, the small air intake ducts on the car's rear shoulders proved insufficient to cool the engine, and large 'air box' scoops were added in that position. Large [[NACA duct]]s were added on the sides to give additional air. The experimental car was also constructed of aluminum honeycomb sheeting among other things, which was dropped for production.

The car no longer survives; it was sacrificed in a crash test to gain European type approval, even though its construction method was utterly unlike production vehicles.

=== Production LP400 ===

The first 4 liter production Countach was delivered to a customer in 1974. Externally, little had altered from the final form of the prototype except at the rear, where conventional lights replaced the futuristic light clusters of the prototype. The styling had become rather more aggressive than Gandini's original conception, with the required large air scoops and vents to keep the car from overheating, but the overall shape was still very sleek. The original LP400 rode on the quite narrow tires of the time, but their narrowness and the slick styling meant that this version had the lowest drag coefficient of any Countach model and possibly the highest top speed.
Many people like the looks of this clean, fresh original model the most of all the Countach variants, and indeed it is simple, with smooth lines and few decorations. Even the emblems at the rear simply read "lamborghini" and "Countach", with no engine displacement or valve arrangement clutter as is found on more modern cars.

=== LP400S ===

In 1978 a new LP400S model was introduced. Though the engine was slightly upgraded from the LP400 model, the most radical changes were in the exterior, where the tires were replaced with much wider Pirelli P7 units, and fiberglass wheel arch extensions were added, giving the car the fundamental look it kept until the end of its production run. An optional V-shaped spoiler was available over the rear deck, which, while improving high-speed stability, reduced the top speed by at least 10 MPH. Most owners ordered the wing. Dynamically, the LP400S was a better car, the wider tires making it more stable in cornering. Aesthetically, some prefer the slick lines of the original while others prefer the more aggressive lines of the later vehicles, beginning with the LP400S. The standard emblems ("lamborghini" and "Countach") were kept at the rear, but an angular "S" emblem was added after the "Countach" on the right side.

=== LP500S ===

1982 saw another improvement, this time giving a bigger, more powerful 5 liter engine, which improved performance to be more in line with Lamborghini's somewhat exaggerated claims. The bodywork was unaltered. This version of the car is sometimes called the LP5000S, which may cause confusion with the later 5000QV (next section).

=== 5000QV ===

In 1985 the engine was improved again, bored and stroked to 5.2 liters and given four valves per cylinder (''quattrovalvole'' in Italian). The [[carburetor]]s were moved from the sides to the top of the engine for better breathing - unfortunately this created a hump on the engine deck, reducing the already poor rear visibility to almost nothing. Some body panels were also replaced by Kevlar. In later versions of the engine, the carburetors were replaced with fuel-injection.

For the first time, a US specification model was produced by the factory, with styling changes to allow bumpers to meet US federal standards (large, bulky bumpers were used that, to many people, ruined the smooth lines of the car). Although this change was the most notable on the exterior, the most prominent change under the hood was the use of [[Bosch]] K-Jetronic fuel injection, rather than the six Weber carburetors used in the Euro-spec model.

=== 25th Anniversary Countach ===

Named to honor the company's 25 year anniversary in 1988, the 25th Anniversary Countach was mechanically very similar to the 5000QV but sported much changed styling. The rear 'air boxes' were restyled and enlarged, while the vents behind them were changed so that they ran front to back instead of side to side. In addition, a new air dam and side skirting, both with air intakes, were fitted, and the taillights were restyled to be narrower, with body-colored panels replacing the upper and lower parts of the previous large taillights. The styling changes were unpopular with many, particularly since the intakes had strakes in them that appeared to mimic those on the [[Ferrari Testarossa]], but they improved the engine's cooling, a problem the Countach had always struggled with. The Anniversary was produced through 1990 when it was replaced by the [[Lamborghini Diablo]].

=== Walter Wolf Countach ===

In 1975, ''Walter Wolf'', a wealthy Canadian businessman and owner of the famous [[Walter Wolf Racing|Wolf F1 Racing team]] in the 1970s, purchased an LP400; however, he was not satisfied with the LP400's engine and asked Dallara, the chief engineer of Lamborghini at that time and the founder of the Italian F1 racing team Scuderia Italia in the early 1990s, to create a special high-power version of Countach. It was the "code NO 1120148" Walter Wolf special with the original "5" engine from the Countach prototype which produced 447 hp / 7900 rpm and reached a supposed maximum speed of 315 km/h (195.7 mph). This model also featured the upgraded wheels, Pirelli P7 tires, large fender flares, and front and rear spoilers of the LP400S model. It was painted in red, with black fender flares, and was designated "LP500S" like the standard Countach model from the 1980s, and was the stepping stone that led to this later production model. This first Walter Wolf car is currently located in Japan. Two other Wolf Countaches were produced, one painted blue, NO 1120202 (currently in Germany) and one navy blue, NO 1121210. (This machine was owned by Mr. Wolf for a long time, but was eventually sold.)

== Production Figures ==

A total of 2,042 cars were built during the Countach's sixteen year lifetime:

{| class="wikitable"
| style="background:#CCCCCC;text-align:center" | '''prototype'''
| style="background:#CCCCCC;text-align:center" | '''LP400'''
| style="background:#CCCCCC;text-align:center" | '''LP400S'''
| style="background:#CCCCCC;text-align:center" | '''LP500S'''
| style="background:#CCCCCC;text-align:center" | '''LP500S QV'''
| style="background:#CCCCCC;text-align:center" | '''25 Anniversary'''
|-
| align="center" | 1
| align="center" | 157
| align="center" | 237
| align="center" | 321
| align="center" | 676
| align="center" | 650
|}

Substantially more than half were built in the final five years of production, as Lamborghini's new corporate owners increased production.

==Model List==

* Countach LP400
* Countach LP400 S
* Countach LP500 S
* Countach LP500 Quattrovalvole
* Countach 25th Anniversary

==Special Factory Editions==

* Walter Wolf Specials
* Countach LP400 'Speciale'
* Countach LP500 S US Prototype
* Countach Evolution
* Countach 7000 Prototype
* Countach Restyling Prototype

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Image:Lamborghini Countach(rear-side).jpg
Image:L1789 countach.jpg
</gallery>

==Appearances in pop culture==
* The Countach was made famous in ''[[Cannonball Run]]'' and ''[[Cannonball Run II]]'' also "Miami Vice", and in the cartoon ''The Transformers'' as the Autobot twins Sunstreaker and Sideswipe, as Red Alert, and as the Stunticon Breakdown.

* A Countach replica was seen in the Jackie Chan movie ''Rumble in the Bronx''.

* The ''Infernus'' supercar featured in the videogame ''Grand Theft Auto: Vice City'' is based on the Countach.

* Countachs were seen in the Dolph Lundgren movie ''Joshua Tree'', despite the fact that all cars were replicas.

* The Countach made its videogaming debut in ''Test Drive'' and also appears in its follow up ''Test Drive II''. As well as that, it can be seen in Titus Interactive's 1988 game ''Crazy Cars''.

* In the 1988 arcade game ''Chase HQ'', the Countach appears as a pursuant's car at a later level.

* The 25th Anniversary edition model can be seen in the Nintendo 64 game ''[[Automobili Lamborghini]]'', as well as ''Need for Speed III: Hot Pursuit'' and the 2005 Xbox 360 game, ''Project Gotham Racing ''.

* The Countach was due to make an appearance with all other models in Rage Software's ''Lamborghini Racer'' but was cancelled due to the software house bankruptcy. The developer reformed as Juice Games and then sold off its rights to Electronic Arts which curtailed the chance of the game being released and then used the game engine to produce Juiced.

* In the videogame Need for Speed 3: Hot Pursuit the Lamborghini Countach and the Lamborghini Diablo were included, also the game had a detailed showcase were you could see photos of the car interior and extereior.

{{Lamborghini}}

{{Lamborghini Timeline}}

==External links==
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[http://www.wreckedexotics.com/countach Lamborghini Countach Crash Photos]
[[Category:Lamborghini vehicles|Countach]]
[[Category:Mid-engined vehicles]]
[[Category:MR layout vehicles]]
[[Category:Rear wheel drive vehicles]]
[[Category:Sports cars]]
[[Category:Supercars]]

Lamborghini Diablo

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! colspan=2 | '''Lamborghini Diablo'''
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! colspan=2 style="text-align:center; font-weight:normal; background:#ddb;" | [[Lamborghini]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| aka
| P132 (prototype)
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
| Production
| 1990-2001
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| Class
| [[Supercar]]
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
| Body Style
| 2-door, 2-seat, [[MR layout|Mid-Engined]] Coupe 2-door, 2-seat, [[MR layout|Mid-Engined]] Roadster
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| Length
| 176.0 in (4470 mm)
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
| Width
| 80.3 in (2040 mm)
|- style="vertical-align:top;
| Height
| 43.9 in (1115 mm)
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
| Wheelbase
| 140.3 in (2649 mm)
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| Weight
| 3,582 lbs (1,625 kg)
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
| Transmission
| 5-speed manual
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| Engine
| 5.7 liter (5707cc) DOHC [[V12]] 6.0 liter (5992cc) DOHC [[V12]]
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
| Power
| 530 [[hp]] @ 7100 RPM 444 lb-ft of [[torque]] @ 5500 RPM 550 [[hp]] @ 7100 RPM 457 lb-ft of [[torque]] @ 5500 RPM
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| Similar
| [[Ferrari F50]] [[Porsche 911]] Turbo [[Koenigsegg CCX]]
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
| Designer
| Marcello Gandini Chrysler Detroit Styling Center
|}

The '''Lamborghini Diablo''' (which means "Devil" in Spanish) was a high-performance [[supercar]] built by [[Lamborghini]] of Italy between 1990 and 2001.

==Name==

The name 'Diablo' was taken from a ferocious bull raised by the Duke of Veragua in the 19th century, it fought an epic battle with 'El Chicorro' in Madrid on July 11. 1869. This animal became legendary for its well-known and often '''violent''' history.

==Diablo, 1990-1998==
Lamborghini began developing the Diablo in 1989 as a replacement for the [[Lamborghini Countach|Countach]] model, introducing it for sale on January 21, 1991 at a base price of US$240,000. Power came from a 5.7 litre, 48 valve version of the legendary [[Lamborghini V12]] featuring [[DOHC]] and computer-controlled [[electronic fuel injection|multi-point fuel injection]], producing 492 horsepower (367 kW) and 427 foot-pounds (579 N·m) of torque. The vehicle could reach 60 mph in slightly over 4 seconds, with a top speed of 202 miles per hour (325 km/h). The Diablo was [[all wheel drive]] and the engine was [[Mid-engine design|mid-mounted]] to aid its weight balance.

Even at over $200,000, the vehicle was somewhat spartan, featuring only basic radio functions (with optional CD playback) along with manual windows, adjustable but unpowered seats and no [[anti-lock braking system|antilock brakes]], mostly to minimize the vehicle's already high curb weight. A few options were available, including having the driver's seat molded specifically for the buyer, a rear wing spoiler, a factory fitted luggage set (priced at $2,600) and an exclusive Breguet clock for the dash (priced at $10,500).

==Diablo VT (Ver. 1), 1993-1998 and Diablo VT Roadster (Ver. 1), 1995-1998==
After three years of making minor adjustments to the Diablo, Lamborghini decided in 1993 that a second, even more specialized version of the car could add new customers to the brand. Starting with the basic Diablo platform, Lamborghini engineers added a viscous-coupling type [[four wheel drive|all-wheel-drive]] system, an improved [[power steering]] system, resized front wheels and tires chosen to work better with the all-wheel-drive system, four-piston [[Brembo]] brake calipers, an updated dashboard design and a new computerized suspension system featuring aggressively tuned Koni [[shock absorber]]s. The suspension system could be left in "auto" mode where it was controlled entirely by the computer, or any of four separate "modes" could be manually selected by the driver via buttons in the cabin. The vehicle still lacked [[anti-lock braking system|ABS brakes]].

Lamborghini had presented an open-topped concept version of the VT (Viscous Traction) at the 1992 Geneva Auto Show alongside the coupé when the car debuted there, but it was another 3 years before the model saw production. Other than its removable [[Targa]]-style [[carbon fiber]] roof panel, the vehicle was essentially identical to the coupé, with only a few minor styling differences, mainly in regards to the tail lights between the two models.

==Diablo SE30, 1994 - 1995 and Diablo SE30 Jota, 1995==
A lightened, hard-edged racing variant of the standard Diablo, the SE30 was sold in limited numbers during 1994 to celebrate Lamborghini's 30th anniversary.

In total just 150 cars were made, eight of which were right hand drive (RHD). In 1995 [[Lamborghini]] introduced the SE30 Jota; the Jota was produced from the Lamborghini factory but SE30 owners also had the option of having Lamborghini upgrade their SE30 to Jota specifications. The Jota upgrade consisted of two roof mounted air scoops, a re-tuned L.I.E. chip and a 6-speed all-synchromesh gearbox if the Diablo was made at the Lamborghini factory. With these upgrades in place the Diablo SE30 Jota could produce 595 BHP, 72 more than the SE30's 523 BHP. In total only 28 Jota upgrade kits were made but 1 of these was not installed. Contradictory to this, it is believed that only 12 Jotas were actually made (10 in LHD, 2 in RHD); this figure may have come from the number of model made by Lamborghini itself. As an interesting side note about the Jota, Jay Kay (lead singer of Jamiroquai), featured the sound of this car in the intro to a track, called "Travelling without moving" on the band's album of the same name.

The car went without most of the Diablo's standard equipment, meaning that it was devoid of a radio, air-conditioning or sound insulation and featured carbonfibre molded seats, helping to make it 125 kg lighter than the standard car. Lamborghini choose to do without the VT's advanced electronic suspension or all-wheel-drive systems, but the car did get an advanced adjustment system controlled with an interior dial that could instantaneously adjust the stiffness of the car's front and rear [[Sway bar|anti-roll bar]]s. They also enlarged the [[disc brake|brake discs]] of all four wheels, but the car still lacked ABS.

The SV or "Sport Veloce" variant of the Diablo was an optional add-on package to the base car. It lacked the VT's all-wheel-drive system and electronic suspension, but it featured the VT's revised dashboard and larger brakes, a new 3-piece adjustable spoiler and was powered by a modified version of the 5.7 litre [[V12]] producing 510 horsepower (380 kW). The car's air intakes were slightly differently shaped, and from 1999 onwards the vehicle had exposed headlamps as opposed to the pop-up units previous versions used.

Tuning company [[Auto König]] of Germany produced a tuned variant of the SV featuring further suspension modifications, massive brakes and a [[Twin-turbo|twin-turbocharger]] system, boosting the car's output to over 800 horsepower (597 kW)

==Diablo VT (Ver. 2) and VT Roadster (Ver. 2), 1999==
The second version of the VT coupé and roadster added mostly cosmetic and styling changes. The cars now featured the SV's exposed headlamps, new wheels and a newly redesigned dashboard - details below. On the mechanical side, larger brakes, the long-overdue addition of [[anti-lock braking system|ABS brakes]] and a new [[variable valve timing]] system on the 5.7 litre V12 were the only mechanical updates. Power output increased to 530 horsepower (395 kW), dropping the car's 0-100 km/h time to 3.9 seconds. Despite the money Lamborghini had spent making the updates, the "Version 2" VTs were discontinued after only one year of production.

==Diablo SV (Ver. 2), 1999==
Just like the updated versions of the VT coupé and roadster, the 1999 model year SV's changes were primarily limited to cosmetics. It received slight bodywork updates (keeping the exposed headlamps), new wheels and larger brakes in addition to the new [[variable valve timing|VVT]]-equipped, 530 horsepower (395 kW) motor. The 1999 Diablos also gained a new dashboard. Instead of the traditional flat dashboard with a separate upright instrument binnacle, as on so many Italian supercars, the new dash was of a more fluid, wave shaped design. A thin strip of black glass runs the length of the dash, and instruments lights such as main beam, headlight operation and low fuel warning appear within this strip. The concept was inspired by Bang & Olufsen Hi-Fi products.
Otherwise, the 1999 Diablo remained fundamentally unchanged. Like the updated VT, it was produced only as a production model for the 1999 model year.
A limited edition 2000 model was produced, available only in metallic silver - most of these cars are in the United States.

==Diablo GT, 1999==

As much as the SV (Sport Veloce) was already a near race-ready version of the Diablo, the limited run GT model went even further in the same direction. It boasted a modified version of the [[V12]] engine, bored out to 6.0 litres and producing 575 horsepower (430 kW), while enlarged brakes, an improved and lower-riding suspension and owner-specific gearing were other mechanical changes. More aggressive bodywork with flared fenders and wider wheels was introduced. Only 80 units were produced in total and the vehicle was sold officially only in Europe.

==Diablo VT 6.0 (Diablo VT Ver. 3), 2000-2001==
After [[Audi]] AG took over Lamborghini from its former South East Asian owners in 1998, Mycom and VPower, they set out to make major revisions to the Diablo so that it could continue to provide revenue while [[Lamborghini Murciélago|its replacement]] was developed. The VT 6.0 was their first (and last) truly intensive redesign of the car, meaning that it was more than just a cosmetic update to the existing model. Heavy styling changes both inside and out were made; the front bumper, air intakes and nose as well as the entire dashboard, seats and switchgear were changed and improved. Displacing 6.0 litres and based on the motor that powered the Diablo GT, which in itself was essentially a modified version of the 5.7, the motor had updated [[electronic control unit|ECU]] software in addition to new intake and [[exhaust]] systems and a refined [[variable valve timing]] system with slightly less aggressive [[camshaft]]s than had been used in the earlier versions.

==Trivia==
*Diablos have been depicted in many car-racing games, particularly the ''Need for Speed'' series.
*The Diablo's indicator switchgear is actually that of the [[Morris Marina]].
*Fixed headlights on the Diablo are actually the same as those on the Z32 chassis [[Nissan 300ZX]].
*In a 7-Eleven television commercial, Yoshiki of ex-X Japan rode in the Diablo.

==Model List==

* Diablo (1990-1998)
* Diablo VT (1993-1998)
* Diablo SE 30 (1994)
* Diablo SV (1995-1998)
* Diablo VT Roadster (1995-1998)

* Diablo VT (1999)
* Diablo SV (1999)
* Diablo VT Roadster (1999)
* Diablo GT (1999)

* Diablo VT 6.0 (2000)
* Diablo Millenium Roadster (2000)
* Diablo VT 6.0 Special Edition (2001)

==Special Factory Editions==

* Diablo SV-R
* Diablo GTR
* Diablo SE Jota Edition
* Diablo SV Roadster
* Diablo Alpine Edition
* Diablo SV Monterey Edition
* Diablo VT Roadster MOMO Edition
* The Malcolm Forbes Diablo
* Diablo VT-R
* Diablo Roadster VT-R
* Diablo GT1
* Diablo GT2
* Diablo GT2 (2002)
* Diablo SVS
* Diablo SE Corsa and Jota P-Series
* Diablo VS 'Victoria's Secret' Special

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Image:Diablo GT.jpg|Lamborghini Diablo GT
Image:Diablo GTR.jpg|Lamborghini Diablo GTR
</gallery>

==See Also==
{{Lamborghini}}

{{Lamborghini Timeline}}

==External links==
{{commonscat|Lamborghini Diablo}}
* [http://www.wreckedexotics.com/diablo Lamborghini Diablo Crash Gallery]
* [http://lambocars.com/dia/model.htm Diablo line-up]
* [http://www.best-cartuning.com/Lamborghini/index.php Lamborghini Tuning]
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