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Crash test review: Lamborghini Diablo

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Tampa Sports Car Examiner

The Lamborghini Diablo is a rigid chassis that has an amazing crash test resilience. The vehicle withstands front, rear, and side impact collisions with the resilience we all expect from Lamborghini. The crash cage built into these vehicles is strong enough to protect occupants during race like conditions.

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Frontal impacts are absorbed by frame components and the front wheels, axle, and suspension components that collapse into the doors of the vehicle rather than inside the cabin. Rear impact collisions  are easily defeated by the massive rear engine drive train. The transmission and engine rest upon the rear axle and basically build a wall between any rear impact and the interior occupants. I would feel safe driving this vehicle at speeds above 100 mph.

Lamborghini Diablo specifications

  • 5.7 liter V12 alloy block
  •  3474 lb. curb weight
  • Steel alloy & carbon fiber chassis
  • Aluminum alloy body
  • 492 hp / 580 tq

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