Former Lamborghini executive set to bring back the iconic Diablo

Former Lamborghini chief technical officer Maurizio Reggiani has joined Eccentrica – a new company that has said it will revive the classic Diablo.

Reggiani retired from the Italian luxury carmaker last year, having been the engineer behind numerous Lamborghini models, including the Murcielago, the Reventon, and the Huracan.

But it seems he’s not quite ready to slow things down just yet, as he’s taken up a new role at Eccentrica.

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San Marino-based Eccentrica modifies and revives classic Lamborghinis and has said it will produce 19 updated Diablos for around $1,470,000 (€1.35 million).

The company is not affiliated with or endorsed by Lamborghini, just to be very clear about that.

The original Diablos were released back in 1990 and were the first Lamborghinis capable of hitting a top speed of more than 200mph (320km/h).

The company even built a one-off custom Diablo Roadster for Donald Trump.

Reggiani has been hired to advise the company on how to create a modernized version of the 1990s supercar. 

“This is an exceptional possibility to work on a reminder of what happened 30 years ago with something that is of today,” Reggiani told Bloomberg. 

“We will create an exciting experience for a small number of customers who want to have, let me say, as much Diablo as possible.”

The car will get a full modernization

The modernized Diablos will each begin with a donor car and then be given a complete overhaul to bring it firmly into 2024. 

The cars will be equipped with modernized steering, traction control, and up-to-date air conditioning systems, alongside plenty of cosmetic updates, including new headlights. 

The new Diablos will be powered by a naturally-aspirated 5.7-liter V-12 taken from the first-generation vehicles, which were produced between 1991 and 1994, but with updated components including electronic butterfly valves.

The upgraded Diablos will have 550 horsepower and 442 pound-feet of torque – making them slightly more powerful than the original, which had under 500 horsepower. 

 “It is much more important to be 50 kilos less compared to 50 horsepower more,” Reggiani says. “This continues to be my vision.”

Inside, Eccentrica is hoping to retain the original retro charm of the Diablo, but – again – giving it a bit of an upgrade. 

“The overall aim is to keep the design period correct, but also to elevate the look and feel by swapping plastic for high-quality materials and completely reviewing the ergonomics and user experience,” the company said.

With fewer than 20 being made, these souped-up Diablos are sure to become collector’s items. 

Deliveries of the cars will begin in June 2025. 

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