Diablo VT (pre-facelift) & Diablo VT (1999 facelift)

In 1993, the Lamborghini Diablo VT emerged as a game-changing variant. The standout feature was its all-wheel drive, driven by a viscous center differential, enhancing traction with up to 25% torque distribution to the front wheels during rear wheel slip. This upgrade revolutionized the car’s handling dynamics. Notable additions included improved brake cooling with front air intakes, larger intakes at the rear arches, and refined interiors with adjustable dampers, four-piston brake calipers, and power steering. Engine enhancements followed suit. Interestingly, most of these improvements, except the 4WD system, soon migrated to the base Diablo, rendering the visual distinction between the two nearly negligible.

In 1999, the succeeding generation of the VT coupé and roadster echoed the cosmetic and mechanical enhancements seen in the SV model. These included open headlamps, a revamped interior, and a robust 536 PS (394 kW; 529 hp) engine paired with ABS. Though little else underwent alteration, a distinct change for all US-spec VT models, both coupé and roadster, involved the front and rear fascias, which drew inspiration from the original VT Roadster. Additionally, the vertical painted rear brake ducts, first introduced in the SE30 model, became part of the package, available as options for VT coupés worldwide.