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Amelia Island Auctions2001 Lamborghini Diablo 6.0 VT Coupe
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$550,000 - $650,000
Chassis
ZA9DU01B61LA12667
Car Highlights
Displays Approximately 7,000-Miles; Collector-Grade Example of the Definitive Diablo
Elegantly Configured 6.0 Finished in Grigio Antares, without Wing
Accompanied by Books, Tools, Spare Bulb Holder, and Service Records
Many Upgrades Unique to the Diablo 6.0 Model, Including Composite Bodywork, Enlarged Brakes, and Significant Engine Enhancements
Offered from a Highly Respected Collection of Sports and Racing Cars
Technical Specs
5,992 CC DOHC V-12 Engine
Electronic Fuel Injection with Variable Intake Valve Timing
550 BHP at 7,100 RPM
5-Speed Manual Transaxle with All-Wheel Drive
4-Wheel Ventilated Disc Brakes
4-Wheel Double-Wishbone Suspension with Coil Springs
When Lamborghini introduced the Diablo in 1990, it succeeded the Countach as Sant’Agata’s ultimate expression of speed and drama. Retaining Marcello Gandini’s unmistakable design DNA, the new model blended aerodynamic modernity with raw V-12 power, immediately earning its place among the world’s fastest production cars. The final, most refined evolution of the Diablo arrived in 2000 with the 6.0 VT – the first Lamborghini shaped under Audi’s newly-established ownership. While the silhouette remained familiar, nearly every component was revised to meet Audi’s higher standards of precision, quality, and durability.
Visually, the 6.0 introduced integrated bumpers, fixed headlamps, and extensive carbon fiber bodywork, giving the car a cleaner, more modern presence. The cabin saw similar attention, with improved ergonomics and higher-quality materials. A modern climate-control system was introduced, addressing a long-standing shortcoming of earlier models.
An enlarged 6.0-liter V-12 produced 550 hp at 7,100 rpm and 457 lbs./ft. of torque at 5,500 rpm, sending power to all four wheels through a viscous-coupled all-wheel-drive system. A five-speed manual gearbox remained standard, preserving the Diablo’s unmistakably analog driving experience. The result was a far more responsive and cohesive machine, capable of 0–60 mph in under four seconds with a claimed top speed of 208 mph. It is believed that fewer than 120 examples of the Diablo 6.0 were delivered new to the US, underscoring the rarity of this model.
Built to US specification, this example was elegantly finished in Grigio Antares (Antares Gray) over a Nero Perseus (Perseus Black) leather interior with Grigio inserts. The car was manufactured in November 2000 and delivered to its first owner on January 6, 2001. Since then, this Diablo has been used sparingly and retained within prominent collections, and it is offered today from a significant stable of modern performance icons.
Showing just over 7,000 miles at the time of cataloguing, it remains in superb condition and represents a collector-grade example of the ultimate Diablo variant, combining notable mechanical and cosmetic upgrades with genuine rarity and an exclusive production run. Exceptionally well preserved throughout, this Diablo 6.0 VT is accompanied by a CARFAX Vehicle History Report documenting its low mileage and service history. Offered with a tool roll, spare bulb pack, tire inflation bottle, and an extensive service and history file, it represents a particularly compelling offering.


