Rare ’98 Lamborghini Diablo Up For Auction at Sotheby’s

The Last Two SV Roadsters of 1998

The Lamborghini Countach has been praised profusely, however it is now its replacement that’s just as significant. Of all the versions of the Diablo, the SV is particularly noteworthy and it appears to be a great cause of excitement. During the upcoming RM Sotheby’s event in this month, there’ll certainly be a tremendous stir created – for there are only two factory-built Lamborghini Diablo SV Convertibles entirely available.

This extraordinary jewel, provided uniquely via Sotheby’s Sealed, is to be vended in Germany from the 13th to the 15th of December.

On April 6th, 1998, the WLA12960 frame was created in accordance with 1998 specifications. This meant that the 5.7-liter V12 engine employed a contemporary electronic phase management system as part of various improvements brought forth on the 1998 Lamborghini Diablo. The powerful V12 placed at the back of the car delivers a whopping 530 horsepower and an immensely strong 446 lb-ft torque, specs that would still be regarded as excellent even now.

Unlike the Diablo VT, featuring all-wheel drive capabilities, Lamborghini chose to remove the front differential from the SV, relegating its power output solely to the rear wheels – making it even more demanding for the daring motorists. Interesting enough, this rendered the SV (Super Veloce) substantially lower in price than additional Diablos, all things considered, despite having more muscular engine power. Taking out the front differential is believed to have dropped the total cost to buy by 12%.

Requested from the official Lamborghini vendor Touring Auto S.r.l, the car was dispatched from Sant’Agata Bolognese factory dominated by an arresting yellow color known as Roadster Giallo. One can certainly tell that the purchasing dealer had a keen eye for detail evidenced by the incorporation of black Torpedo Alcantara interior trimmed with exclusive SV stitching and complementary yellow seam taping.

Visible carbon fiber is featured on the interior control inlays with an unglazed finish, as well as along the sides of the car, rear spoiler, and replaceable roof section. 1998 marked the debut of the Diablo with a front suspension elevation feature, and this version was specified with the favored selection.

Despite the fact that these particulars are meaningful, they do not hold a candle to the total outward appearance. The Lamborghini Diablo SV Roadster availed itself of all the particular styling touches that come with the SV; these include distinctive front bumpers, alloy wheels bearing a black coat of paint, white instruments on the dashboard, and the emblematic SV marks.

Despite widespread enthusiasm for the SV Roadster, Lamborghini unfortunately ceased production after making limited numbers of the model. Unhappiness was felt amongst buyers and distributors equally. Reports suggest that some purchasers sought out the 1999 VT Roadster without its front axle, with a single dealership in Switzerland going even further by initiating the 35th Anniversary edition.

Unwittingly, the vehicle manufacturer had constructed one of the rarest Lamborghini road cars ever in existence – the Diablo SV Roadster. It ended up being bought by a German buyer and was eventually tucked away in the garage of three enthusiastic Lamborghini enthusiasts. Keeping the round-bodied roadster concealed and out of sight, it was only taken out during special events of the International Lamborghini Owner’s Club.

Refreshingly, this 1998 Lamborghini Diablo has been taken care of and now sits at 42,842 kilometers (26,620 miles). Remarkably, the auto remains in immaculate condition after being maintained for 25 years. Knowing that the car was recently serviced and features new tires with only 310 miles on them should be a source pleasantry to prospective purchasers.

With hefty chunks being exchanged for ordinary Diablos, one would question whether it’s possible that this exclusive version wouldn’t be procuring at least one million bucks. It appears though that RM Sotheby’s has not expressed the value that they deem appropriate; people hoping to establish the cost should enquire from the auction house.

If you are searching for a modern V12-powered Lamborghini supercar, the state-of-the-art Revuelto is surely your only solution. Its electrically assisted twelve-cylinder engine yields over 1,000 horsepower of energy. While undeniably hastier than the Diablo and possibly more enjoyable to drive, with regard to charm and fashion, we believe that the SV Roadster is incomparable by practically a nation’s length. Alternatively, the Eccentrica Diablo restomod puts together the best from both prospects.