The Diablo GT isn’t just the fastest and most expensive Lamborghini in history, it’s also the most exclusive. And very possibly the best. Developed by Sant’ Agata’s most famous tractor maker as a limited edition road version of the GT2 racing car, the 211mph Diablo GT is now the fastest production car in the world, since the McLaren F1 is no longer in production. Lamborghini says it will build just 80 in total, all in left-hand drive, of which only six will make it to the UK.
For the GT, the familiar quad-cam V12 has been bored out from 5707cc to 5992cc to produce a staggering 569bhp at 7300rpm and 464lb ft of torque at 5500rpm. Technical highlights include titanium conrods, a lighter steel crankshaft, redesigned camshafts and individual throttle units for each of the 12 cylinders. A five-speed gearbox drives the rear wheels but three different final-drive options are available. The test car was fitted with the shortest gearing option, with fifth accounting for 25.3mph per 1000rpm, which limits top speed to 190mph but is said to improve low- and mid-range acceleration dramatically. Suspension is substantially uprated and a restyled body made mostly from carbon fibre reduces the kerb weight by 70kg.
Engine
- Layout V12 cyls , 5992 cc
- Max power 543 bhp at 7100 rpm
- Max torque 457 ft at 5500 rpm
Source: autocar.co.uk
