Lamborghini Diablo Roadster reimagined with 542bhp V12

Iconic 1990s supercar is reimagined with input from the man behind the Aventador and Huracán San Marino-based restomodder Eccentrica has turned its new-look Lamborghini Diablo into a V12 roadster. It has retained the underpinnings of the Diablo, including the mid-mounted engine, but entirely overhauled the 1990s supercar to bring it up to modern standards. The steel spaceframe chassis, for example, has been reinforced with carbonfibre braces and there’s all-new carbonfibre bodywork. Its track is wider than the original to improve handling while also exaggerating the Diablo’s signature proportions. Eccentrica said it has also worked on the car’s aerodynamics to channel turbulent air around the cabin, rather than buffeting the driver and passenger. The 5.7-litre V12 has been…

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