Verified Performance Tests Updated May 2026 · 6 recorded runs

Lamborghini Diablo 0–60 Times

The Lamborghini Diablo 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 6 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.

The fastest tested Lamborghini Diablo is the 2001 Lamborghini Diablo VT 6.0 Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 11.80 seconds at 120.9 mph, according to Motor Trend.

The slowest tested Lamborghini Diablo is the 1994 Lamborghini Diablo VT Coupe, which took 5.9 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 14.00 seconds at 111.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

Out of all the Lamborghini Diablo tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 4.63 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 12.83 seconds at 115.58 mph.

Fastest 0–60 3.4sec 2001 VT 6.0 Coupe
Average 0–60 4.63sec Across 6 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 12.83sec @ 115.6 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 5.9sec 1994 VT Coupe
2001 Lamborghini Diablo

Across 6 verified runs, the Lamborghini Diablo ranges from 3.4 to 5.9 seconds 0–60, with a 4.63-second average.

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Lamborghini Diablo 0–60 times by model year

6 tests · 5 years

2001

Lamborghini Diablo · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 3.85 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 12.00 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#01
2001 Lamborghini Diablo VT 6.0 Coupe
3.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
11.80s ¼ mi @ 120.9 mph
0–60 mph
3.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
11.80 sec
Trap Speed
120.9 mph
Engine
6.0L V12
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
5M
MPG EPA
9 C / 12 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#1 of 6
2001 Lamborghini Diablo VT 6.0 Coupe
#02
2001 Lamborghini Diablo VT 6.0 Coupe
4.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.20s ¼ mi @ 122.0 mph
0–60 mph
4.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.20 sec
Trap Speed
122.0 mph
Engine
6.0L V12
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
5M
MPG EPA
9 C / 12 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#2 of 6
2001 Lamborghini Diablo VT 6.0 Coupe

1994

Lamborghini Diablo · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 5.90 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.00 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#06
1994 Lamborghini Diablo VT Coupe
5.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.00s ¼ mi @ 111.0 mph
0–60 mph
5.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.00 sec
Trap Speed
111.0 mph
Engine
5.7L V12
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
5M
MPG EPA
9 C / 13 H / 12 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#6 of 6
1994 Lamborghini Diablo VT Coupe

1993

Lamborghini Diablo · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 5.40 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 13.20 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#05
1993 Lamborghini Diablo VT Coupe
5.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.20s ¼ mi @ 111.0 mph
0–60 mph
5.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.20 sec
Trap Speed
111.0 mph
Engine
5.7L V12
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
5M
MPG EPA
8 C / 13 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#5 of 6
1993 Lamborghini Diablo VT Coupe

1992

Lamborghini Diablo · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 4.40 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 13.20 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#03
1992 Lamborghini Diablo VT Coupe
4.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.20s ¼ mi @ 109.6 mph
0–60 mph
4.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.20 sec
Trap Speed
109.6 mph
Engine
5.7L V12
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
5M
MPG EPA
8 C / 13 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#3 of 6
1992 Lamborghini Diablo VT Coupe

1991

Lamborghini Diablo · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 4.40 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 12.60 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#04
1991 Lamborghini Diablo Coupe (Euro Spec)
4.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.60s ¼ mi @ 119.0 mph
0–60 mph
4.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.60 sec
Trap Speed
119.0 mph
Engine
5.7L V12
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
5M
MPG EPA
8 C / 13 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#4 of 6
1991 Lamborghini Diablo Coupe (Euro Spec)

How we verify Lamborghini Diablo performance data

We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Lamborghini Diablo trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Lamborghini Diablo 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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Lamborghini Diablo performance FAQs

6 questions
The quickest Lamborghini Diablo on record is the 2001 Lamborghini Diablo VT 6.0 Coupe, which runs 0–60 mph in 3.4 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 11.80 seconds at 120.9 mph.
The slowest recorded Lamborghini Diablo is the 1994 Lamborghini Diablo VT Coupe, which takes 5.9 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 14.00 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 6 verified runs, a Lamborghini Diablo reaches 60 mph in 4.63 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 12.83 seconds at roughly 115.6 mph.
We have verified test data for 5 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

Sources

Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Lamborghini Diablo can do, not a single marketing claim.

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