The Diablo was presented to the public for sale on January 21, 1990, at a base price of $240,000 at the Hotel de Paris in Monte Carlo during the second Lamborghini Day.[2] Power came from a 5,709 cc (348 cu in), 48-valve version of the existing Lamborghini V12 featuring dual overhead cams and computer-controlled multi-point fuel injection, producing a maximum output of 367 kW (492 hp) and 580 N·m (428 lb·ft) of torque. The vehicle could reach 100 km/h (62 mph) in slightly under 4 seconds, with a top speed of 325 km/h (202 mph). The Diablo was originally rear-wheel drive and the engine was mid-mounted to aid its weight balance.
Despite its nearly $250,000 MSRP, the vehicle was somewhat spartan, featuring only basic radio functions (a CD player was an available option) along with manual windows, manually adjustable seats and no anti-lock brakes; these features were omitted largely to minimize the vehicle's already high curb weight. A few options were available, including having the driver's seat molded specifically to the buyer, a rear spoiler, a factory fitted luggage set (priced at $2,600) and an exclusive Breguet clock for the dash (priced at $10,500).
The Diablo was the fastest production car in the world for the 1991 model year,[5] having a top speed of 325 km/h (202 mph), which exceeded the 324 km/h (201 mph) of the previous title-holder, the Ferrari F40. The Diablo held the title until the release of the Jaguar XJ220 in 1993, which claimed a top speed of 349 km/h (217 mph).
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