One of Lamborghini’s most famous models is forbidden fruit for Americans

This is the Lamborghini Diablo Strosek, an interpretation of what the original Diablo could be, which was banned in the United States for being ‘too extreme’.

That might be a lot to take in, but it’s a very real car and quite impressive, to say the least.

When it launched in 1990, the original was one of America’s most loved supercars, and it still holds that position today.

But the original wasn’t enough for one man who decided to make his own version instead.

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How the Lamborghini Diablo Strosek came to be

Meet German car tuner and designer Vittorio Strosek, who thought Lamborghini’s own design left much to be desired.

Hence, he made modifications to the car, which have proved controversial.

He ended up with the Lamborghini Diablo Strosek, a supercar that the United States had to ban because it was too ‘extra’.

It has a lot in common with the ‘greatest car ever’ banned in all fifty US states.

Strosek completely revamped the Diablo’s original (and iconic) look so it would look seamless and a frankenvehicle at the same time.

First things first, the Lamborghini Diablo was a force to be reckoned with.

It housed a massive 5.7-liter V12 under its hood that sent out 595 horsepower, making it reach top speeds up to 208mph.

This was so much of a fan-favorite that many car enthusiasts create and buy replicas of the original Diablo or the Roadster trim even today.

Either that, or they hunt down an older example for decades.

How was it different?

Strosek pushed the V12 powerplant even further to max out its capabilities.

That didn’t sit well with the authorities in America back then, and it was too fast for its own good.

But the added performance wasn’t the only thing that got the Lamborghini Strosek Diablo banned in the US.

You see, the German designer played with the original exterior, which the authorities didn’t deem road-legal.

Looking at the images, you will notice the side mirrors have an odd placement.

Although these looked unique, their practicality took a dive.

He also replaced the stock headlights with smaller dual headlamps that naturally came with high-intensity lights.

This, too, was one of the key reasons the Diablo Strosek never made it to America.

It might not be a compliant supercar, but it certainly is a remarkable piece of engineering.

The Diablo might just make a comeback too because a former Lambo executive wants it to.