Diablo SV is the most exciting of all Diablo's
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I was flicking through Lamborghini magazine issue #16 and came across an interesting article titled Yesterday's Hero Diablo Super Veloce
According to the article the Diablo SV is the most 'exciting' Diablo of all versions produced during almost 16 years history and today it is a collector's item.
According to the article the Diablo SV is the most 'exciting' Diablo of all versions produced during almost 16 years history and today it is a collector's item.
apart from the SE30
Rocco1 said:
I was flicking through Lamborghini magazine issue #16 and came across an interesting article titled Yesterday's Hero Diablo Super Veloce
According to the article the Diablo SV is the most 'exciting' Diablo of all versions produced during almost 16 years history and today it is a collector's item.
According to the article the Diablo SV is the most 'exciting' Diablo of all versions produced during almost 16 years history and today it is a collector's item.
Interesting article, so I thought I'd share my opinion on the subject as I have driven many thousands of miles in all of the Diablo models........
Early 2 wd models are the most physical ones to drive and retain most of the experience of a Countach in the way they dominate the drive unless you grab them by the horns!
VTs cured all of these rough edges with the advent of the new instrument pod and power steering, and so make it a more usable tourer.
The SE 30 is just a gem, and probably one of the best looking.
The Jota that followed it is just unusable in normal traffic with nothing below 3,500 rpm, but all hell breaks loose from there on, with such a rough idle you just look like one of the Knightsbridge clan when simply trying to park it anywhere.
Early SVs are hot rods, plain and simple, a riot with the short ratio gear ratio and the full on Lamborghini experience.
The Roadster is wonderful, to have all of that noise and power with the roof stowed just amplifies the Diablo experience, but can cause problems with terrible squeaky seals if not maintained properly, ruining the enjoyment of the car with the roof on.
MY 99 cars are what I would deam the first properly sorted Lamborghinis straight from the factory, usable, reliable and performance guaranteed.
Regardless of whether it's a Roadster, Coupe or SV, MY 99's are superb, but the SVs are just a step beyond.
As my passenger said recently, "above 5,000 rpm the car takes on a different, harder edge and seems determined to headbutt the horizon, letting you know what it's doing by communicating the last few revs by any means possible into your body, whilst you are just strapped in hanging on!"
I couldn't have put it better myself.
But, for the ultimate Diablos, you can't beat the 6.0 litre cars.
The GT was the first car that I ever exceeded 200 mph in, and I was shocked at how easily it got there, yet could be driven harder, cornered harder and thrown around and would just not let you down, if you knew what you were doing.
And the 6.0 litre coupe, just a thing of beauty, properly put together, comfortable, and a genuine 200 mph car, it would take anything you throw at it.
Calais to Monaco the long way round, and back in 24 hours proved it to me.
All in all, I do think that the Diablo is one of the most exciting cars on the planet.
It is a very usable Lamborghini that once you learn, will reward you in ways the modern cars just can't.
And a well driven one is still an awesome vehicle today, more than capable of holding its own.
And it gives the full on Lamborghini experience without you needing the skill of Balboni to extract the best from it, like the Countach, or worry about the value, like the Muira, or have the electronics help you as much as they do in the Murcielago, the Diablo is my real deal.
And I love it!
Ruttboy.
Early 2 wd models are the most physical ones to drive and retain most of the experience of a Countach in the way they dominate the drive unless you grab them by the horns!
VTs cured all of these rough edges with the advent of the new instrument pod and power steering, and so make it a more usable tourer.
The SE 30 is just a gem, and probably one of the best looking.
The Jota that followed it is just unusable in normal traffic with nothing below 3,500 rpm, but all hell breaks loose from there on, with such a rough idle you just look like one of the Knightsbridge clan when simply trying to park it anywhere.
Early SVs are hot rods, plain and simple, a riot with the short ratio gear ratio and the full on Lamborghini experience.
The Roadster is wonderful, to have all of that noise and power with the roof stowed just amplifies the Diablo experience, but can cause problems with terrible squeaky seals if not maintained properly, ruining the enjoyment of the car with the roof on.
MY 99 cars are what I would deam the first properly sorted Lamborghinis straight from the factory, usable, reliable and performance guaranteed.
Regardless of whether it's a Roadster, Coupe or SV, MY 99's are superb, but the SVs are just a step beyond.
As my passenger said recently, "above 5,000 rpm the car takes on a different, harder edge and seems determined to headbutt the horizon, letting you know what it's doing by communicating the last few revs by any means possible into your body, whilst you are just strapped in hanging on!"
I couldn't have put it better myself.
But, for the ultimate Diablos, you can't beat the 6.0 litre cars.
The GT was the first car that I ever exceeded 200 mph in, and I was shocked at how easily it got there, yet could be driven harder, cornered harder and thrown around and would just not let you down, if you knew what you were doing.
And the 6.0 litre coupe, just a thing of beauty, properly put together, comfortable, and a genuine 200 mph car, it would take anything you throw at it.
Calais to Monaco the long way round, and back in 24 hours proved it to me.
All in all, I do think that the Diablo is one of the most exciting cars on the planet.
It is a very usable Lamborghini that once you learn, will reward you in ways the modern cars just can't.
And a well driven one is still an awesome vehicle today, more than capable of holding its own.
And it gives the full on Lamborghini experience without you needing the skill of Balboni to extract the best from it, like the Countach, or worry about the value, like the Muira, or have the electronics help you as much as they do in the Murcielago, the Diablo is my real deal.
And I love it!
Ruttboy.
All very accurate - and why I have an early Diablo.
A Murci is certainly a faster car, it feels much more modern, though there is more to go wrong.
But.
A Countach is somehow alive, in a way that a Diablo and a Murci aren't, quite.
They are certainly sisters.
But the Countach is the really naughty one.
A Murci is certainly a faster car, it feels much more modern, though there is more to go wrong.
But.
A Countach is somehow alive, in a way that a Diablo and a Murci aren't, quite.
They are certainly sisters.
But the Countach is the really naughty one.
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