Lamborghini Gallery
Billed as "Italy's other supercar," the Diablo replaced the legendary Countach model in 1990. The Diablo benefited mightily from input by the engineering department at Chrysler, Lamborghini's corporate parent until 1994. Not only does the Diablo deliver on the promise of a 200 mph top speed, reportedly it is far easier to live with day-to-day than its predecessor. Lamborghini's first vehicles were tractors, as company founder Ferrucio Lamborghini filled the acute needs of Italian farmers recovering from World War II. The first Lamborghini sports car, the 350GTV, debuted in 1963. After passing through several hands, the company is now owned by an Indonesian consortium. Besides its own cars, Lamborghini engines have powered Formula One racers and offshore powerboats. The 1997 Lamborghini Diablo is available in a single model: the Roadster VT. The Diablo features an aluminum and carbon-fiber body, as well as a 5.7-liter 492-horsepower 48-valve V12 engine. The Roadster comes with the electronically-controlled variable all-wheel-drive system, a restyled exterior, and a removable hardtop that is stored over the engine. Also featured is a unique lifting system that raises the front end of the car two inches at low speeds for everyday driving clearance.
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