The Lamborghini Diablo VT 6.0 represents the final and arguably most refined road version of Lamborghini's iconic V12 supercar. The “VT” in its name stands for Viscous Traction, indicating its all-wheel-drive system, which marked a significant technological advancement for the Diablo series.
Although the Diablo VT was the first supercar from Lamborghini to feature all-wheel drive, the company had already introduced this technology in 1986 with the LM002, Lamborghini’s pioneering SUV. It took seven years for this all-wheel-drive system to transition into Lamborghini's lineup of high-performance supercars, resulting in the Diablo VT.
In 1999, Lamborghini’s Head of Design, Luc Donckerwolke, modernized the Diablo’s look by replacing the classic pop-up headlights with sleek, integrated units and incorporating carbon fiber for weight reduction. Interestingly, these new headlights were sourced from the Nissan 300ZX (Z32) under a licensing agreement. Lamborghini opted for this solution because their own headlight redesign could not meet the Department of Transportation (DOT) approval in time for the facelift’s release. By using the Nissan headlights, Lamborghini avoided significant development costs and streamlined the upgrade process. The Nissan logos on the headlight units were covered with carbon fiber moldings, maintaining the Lamborghini aesthetic while keeping costs efficient for the brand’s parent company, Audi.
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