General Description
Lamborghini’s highly regarded ‘SV’ title received its second seen use on the formidable Diablo, some 25 years after use on the Miura. Standing for 'Super Veloce', the translation to English was simply meaning ‘Super Speed’.
Offering an enhanced driving experience, the Diablo SV was first introduced in 1995 and showcased a 5.7-litre V12 which produced a staggering 510 bhp along with 580 nm of torque. This power meant that the SV was capable of sprinting to 62 mph from standstill in just 3.9 seconds, running to a top speed of 191 mph. The SVs benefitted from roof mounted air-scoops which featured on the revised engine lid, helping that V12 breathe in a more efficient manner.
Three years into the production of the Diablo SV, 1998 saw a heavily revised iteration come to market which improved the car over the previous years. The most important change was the addition of ‘Variable Valve Timing’, which essentially gave way to more power, with the engine now rated 20 bhp higher with thanks to different camshaft profiles. This change was mainly implemented to reduce emissions, meaning that the Diablo SV was then able to go on sale in the USA, a huge commercial benefit to the marque.
The revision in the power department meant that the top speed was now also heightened to 208 mph. Stopping from quicker speeds also saw revisions in the brakes with larger front brakes, meaning that the wheels also increased in diameter to 18 inches, additionally added was ABS to further assist the braking ability of the car.
About this specific vehicle
This car was delivered new on the 5th of May in 1998 to Mr Robin Halter of St. Gallerstrasse, Switzerland, and was delivered by Garage R. Affolter, now more commonly known as Lamborghini Porrentruy.
Having been well used during its life, as the mileage would indicate, the car has also been serviced as backed-up by its service booklet. In February of 2009, the car was imported to the UK, and subsequently registered with all taxes paid. It has since stayed with this owner seeing very little use, and sunlight in that respect, until last year where it received a new lease of life.
Most recently, the car was purchased by its current owner in October of 2022, who became the second owner on the V5C of the car. Since then, the car has received a service and new battery in the workshop of DK Engineering, also fitted were a new set of Pirelli P ZERO tyres to the refurbished wheels. Additionally, to benefit the cosmetic side of the car, it was sent to Topaz Detailing in London where a sum of over £6,000 was spent giving the paint the work it deserved.
Accompanied by its original service booklet, spare key, and supporting documentation, this Diablo SV presents as a well-used and well cared for example and is ready to be enjoyed by its new owner.
The car lives in a professional storage facility, who are happy to facilitate a viewing should you wish to see the car. Prior to the start of this auction a full inspection will be carried out by Simon Furlonger Specialist Cars, a Lamborghini specialist, who will be happy to provide insight for a potential purchaser. The seller also confirms that all major items identified in the report will be addressed.
Recent videos of this very Diablo SV:
CAR Magazine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pt6TqrZ_IAM
Seen Through Glass: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bW66Wj4g4E
