The Throbbing Heart of Lamborghini - Fulfilling the Requirements of All-Wheel Drive
Quelle: AUTOMOTOTV (Glomex)
1985 saw the development of the V12 in preparation for its use in the new supercar Diablo. It debuted in 1990 with an enlarged displacement of 5.7 liters and a power output of 492 hp at 6800 rpm. In its VT version introduced in 1993, the Diablo became the first Lamborghini supercar available in an all-wheel-drive version. On the other hand, the Diablo SV-R was developed for the Super Sport Trophy, which debuted as a support race at the 1996 24 Hours of Le Mans. 32 Diablo SV-Rs participated in Lamborghini's largest racing program to date before the Super Trofeo was launched in 2009. The 1998 Diablo GT was effectively the first Diablo model to feature the design elements of the second generation, which hit the market in 1999. It brought further significant technical improvements for the engine. Of particular note is the introduction of an individual throttle body for each cylinder, a decision driven by the desire to improve throttle response. This change was not only significant but also forward-thinking: a similar technology will be used in the new Huracán GT3, which will compete in races starting in 2023.