Performance Review: Lamborghini Diablo GTR 6.0L V12 - [2001]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Lamborghini Diablo Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Lamborghini Diablo GTR 6.0L V12 is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2001. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2002 Ferrari Enzo 6.0 V12 and the 2001 BMW 3 Series M3 GTR E46.This particular Lamborghini Diablo has a 5992cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 12 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V12's includes the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Coupe 6.5 V12

The Diablo shares its Petrol V12 engine configuration with the likes of the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Coupe 6.5 V12 and the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Diablo's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1395 kgs (3075 lbs) this makes the Lamborghini Diablo GTR 6.0L V12 in the same weight category as the 2022 Lamborghini Huracan Tecnica 5.2 V10 or the give or take 50kg.

The Lamborghini Diablo shares the same bhp with the 2023 Lotus Eletre 603 bhp (603 bhp)

In terms of power the 5992cc 48V V12 engine produces 582 bhp (433 kW) @ 7300 rpm similar to the 2023 Lotus Eletre 603 bhp (603 bhp) or the 2022 Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato (602 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V12 throws out 472 lb-ft (639.9 Nm) @ 5500 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 6.2 V8 Petrol Hybrid C8 (470 lb-ft) or the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 5.5 V8 C8 (460 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Lamborghini Diablo you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2000 Saleen S7 7.0 V8 (441.0 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Lamborghini Diablo.

The Lamborghini Diablo has a Power to weight ratio of 417.2 bhp per ton and 338.3 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2001 Diablo competing with the 2000 Saleen S7 7.0 V8 (441.0 bhp per ton) or the 2019 McLaren 620R 4.0 V8 Turbo (440.8 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Lamborghini Diablo generating around 338.3 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Supercharged (363.0 lb-ft per ton) or the 2012 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 (361.1 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 3.40 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 3.5 secs, this made the Lamborghini Diablo GTR 6.0L V12 as fast as the 2023 Aston-Martin DBS 770 Ultimate Volante 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (3.40 secs) the 2022 BMW 3 Series M3 Competition Touring 3.0 xDrive (3.40 secs) the 2022 Aston-Martin Vantage 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo Roadster (3.40 secs) the or the 2022 Aston-Martin Vantage V12 5.2 Twin Turbo (3.40 secs). This Lamborghini Diablo GTR 6.0L V12 is also faster than the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Convertible (3.50 secs) the 2023 Aston-Martin Valour 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (3.50 secs) the 2022 Chevrolet Camaro SS 6.2 V8 Auto (3.50 secs) the and the 2022 Chevrolet Camaro SS 6.2 V8 (3.50 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Diablo and the 2013 Bentley Continental V8 S

When talking about the performance of the Lamborghini Diablo on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 10.95 secs @ 125.0 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2013 Bentley Continental V8 S (10.90 secs), the 2015 BMW 7 Series 750i xDrive 4.4 V8 Twin Turbo (10.90 secs), and the 1969 Lamborghini Islero 400 GTS (10.91 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2001 version of the Lamborghini Diablo GTR 6.0L V12 has a maximum speed of 210mph.

Top Speed of the 2001 Diablo equals the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12 (221 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2001 Lamborghini Diablo GTR 6.0L V12 then how about the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12 (221 mph), the 2021 Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 6.5 V12 (221 mph), or the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Coupe 6.5 V12 (221 mph).

Related Links:

2001 Diablo Rivals List.

A Brief History of Lamborghini

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