2001 Lamborghini Diablo VT 6.0
If you are male and grew up in the 1980s, the poster hanging on your bedroom wall was probably the Lamborghini Countach, and if it was in the 90s, it was the Diablo with it's an incomprehensible top speed that was translated into the in the original "Need for Speed" video games.
If you are male and grew up in the 1980s, the poster hanging on your bedroom wall was probably the Lamborghini Countach, and if it was in the 90s, it was the Diablo with it's an incomprehensible top speed that was translated into the in the original "Need for Speed" video games.
The Lamborghini Diablo represented the ultimate supercar for its time. Featuring the stunning Gandini design, the Diablo was more comfortable than the Countach and was the first Lamborghini to break 200 mph of brutal performance.
Changes to the Diablo for '01 were relatively minor with a new lighter carbon-fiber bodywork pioneered at Lamborghini by Horacio Pagani and enhancements to its DOHC V-12 increased horsepower to between 560 and 580. The "VT" stands for Viscous Traction, and in "Lambo-nese" means a viscous-coupling all-wheel-drive system.
Al Burtoni took that idea to the next level, creating this one of a kind Lamborghini Diablo with a massive power output of 680hp. It is called the Diablo Jota Americana.
The finished paint is a combination of purple and silver metallic paint over a purple, and blue Chiaro with cream interior blue suede seats, carbon-fiber clutch, and upgraded to include a custom sports exhaust system.
Like most art, you either love it or hate it.
Al was known as "The Godfather of Lamborghini." Just like the original Raging Bull brand, he was larger than life and unabashedly masculine. He owned Milano Imports in Gilroy, California. In service since 1968, he's shop is the oldest Lamborghini customization, sales, and service point in the USA.
While in business, large herds of "Raging Bulls" passed through his workshop gaining valuable experience to solve any problems encountered while servicing the classic Lamborghini like the Miura, Countach, and Diablo.
There were many heated conversations between Al and Lamborghini's racing legend Valentino Balboni about Al's modifications. Valentino was the former chief test driver for Lamborghini in Italy and who reportedly drove about 80% of all Lamborghinis ever built during his era. He naturally believed each Lamborghini rolled out the factory in perfection and was annoyed by Al's tinkering with it.
Al's influence on the Lamborghini brand name carries on to this day. He used this car as his daily driver before his passing in 2014 and remains a piece of Lamborghini history.
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