1992 Lamborghini Diablo

Finished in a sinister Nero shade
1 of just 2,903 examples built over 11 years of production
5.7-litre V-12 engine paired with a five-speed manual gearbox

VIN: ZA9DU07P4NLA12465

By the early 1990s, Lamborghini stood at a crossroads. The Countach, a supercar that had defined an era, carried the brand through the 1970s and 1980s with unmatched drama and performance. But the world was changing, and the next generation of exotic cars demanded more speed, more refinement, and more sophistication. Lamborghini's answer was the Diablo, a machine that didn't just follow in the Countach's footsteps but pushed the brand into uncharted territory.

Designed by Marcello Gandini, the Diablo retained Lamborghini's unmistakable DNA - low, wide, and aggressive. The silhouette was smoother and more aerodynamically efficient than its predecessor. Scissor doors remained a staple, ensuring that no one mistook the Diablo for anything but a purebred from Sant'Agata. Beneath its striking skin lay a masterpiece of Italian engineering: a 5.7-litre, 48-valve V-12 engine. This evolution of Lamborghini's legendary power plant delivered 492 horsepower at 7,000 rpm and 428 lbs-ft of torque, catapulting the Diablo to 60 mph in just over four seconds. Its top speed of 202 mph earned it the title of the fastest production car in the world upon release - an achievement that reinforced Lamborghini's dominance in the supercar arms race.

But the Diablo wasn't just about sheer numbers; it represented a leap forward in drivability. Under the influence of Chrysler, which had taken ownership of Lamborghini in the late 1980s, the car received refinements that made it more usable without dulling its edge. The cockpit, while still dramatic and driver-focused, featured improved ergonomics, air-conditioning, and power windows - luxuries that made long drives more feasible without sacrificing performance.

Delivered new through Lamborghini USA on September 30th, 1991, this Nero over Nero Diablo is noted as being just the 465th example built of the 873 examples produced between 1990 and 1998. The current title shows branded for a mileage discrepency of 1688 miles as indicated on the car fax. Recognized in the Diablo registry, this raging bull spent the last decade on the East Coast before a Texas collector acquired it two years ago out of long-term storage. A low, sleek, and smooth silhouette, the cabin features black leather seats with red piping, air-conditioning, an Alpine stereo, Diablo branded floor mats, and a driver focused dash. Featuring a numbers matching naturally aspirated 5.7-litre 48-valve V-12 engine that produces 492 horsepower, it creates the kind of nose that could scare Ferruccio himself back to life. Equipped with a five-speed manual gearbox and able to achieve a top speed past the 200 mile-per-hour mark, the 1992 model helped further solidify the Diablo name.

Accompanying the sale of this Diablo is a host of goodies which includes a binder with historical records, an owner's manual, warranty booklet, toolkit, Lamborghini gloves, and original roadside equipment. This Nero over Nero Diablo, which blends raw V-12 power with advanced engineering of its day helped solidify Lamborghini's reputation for extreme performance. Its influence set the stage for future models, ensuring the Diablo's legacy as an icon of the 1990s and a benchmark for modern supercars that can be seen today.