2000 Lamborghini Diablo GT

Build Completion Date: 26 Jul 2000
Delivery Market: Germany

Carbon race seats

The Diablo GT was the ninth variant of the model from Lamborghini. Introduced in 1998 and based on previous versions and special versions such as the SE30 and SE30 Jota, Only eighty versions of the GT were produced mainly for Europe with only four finding their way to the U.S.

Lamborghini produced the Diablo GT to be a track-only car and it was outfitted with many components not seen on previous road going versions. Exclusive additions to the car included more sculpted and aggressive bodywork, sparse interior and larger engine.

Bodywork alterations included an all new black carbon front air dam, larger brake ducts and central vent for the oil cooler. A prominent air extractor was added to the front deck lid and small corner vents atop the front fenders were changed to NACA style ducts. At the rear, a wider wing was added to accommodate the wider track. The rear light clusters and bumper were replaced with a carbon fiber diffuser which is integrated with the center mounted exhaust system and the fog and reversing lamps.

A new ram air intake was added which protrudes from atop the engine bonnet adding to the car’s racy looks. Carbon fiber touches were added to the body to take away weight with the only steel left was the roof while the doors remained in aluminum. O.Z. created special three-piece wheels completed the exterior package.

The interior features more prominent carbon fiber panels, racing inspired seats with 4-point harnesses and smaller steering wheel. Optional bits include an Alpine LCD screen for GPS and rear wing mounted reversing camera. Air conditioning was installed as standard equipment and airbags were an option.

In the engine department, the basic V12 remained however stroked from 5.7 liters to a new displacement of 6.0 liters producing 575BHP. In the drivetrain, the transmission was the standard 5-speed used in previous models but buyers could request different gear ratios. The all-wheel drive system was eliminated to save weight.
At the 1999 Geneva Motor Show Lamborghini has presented a new very high performance car that will be produced in limited edition. Only 80 Diablos GT will leave the factory of Sant'Agata Bolognese to find happy owners among the enthusiasts of supercars.

The Diablo GT is derived from the experience gained in the development of a GT2 race car combined with Lamborghini's competence in the production of high performance road cars. The result is a sport car with very high performance, while homologated in most countries, and driveable on open roads. In fact the Lamborghini Diablo GT is the fastest production car in the world with a top speed of 338 km/h.

The most important innovations, in comparison with the Diablo's range already in production are: 
- • new Lamborghini V12, 6 litre engine
- • new design of the body
- • wider front track
- • improved chassis and suspension
- • reduced weight
- • new sportier interior
- • significantly higher performances