Raise your hand everyone who had the Lamborghini Diablo as the car of their dreams. And raise your other hand if you always dreamed of being able to drive it. He dream car for manyIt always seemed to us like being ahead of its time, right? Those forms, that mechanical conception and that presence on the road (or in video games) today acquires another dimension. Today we do a kind of “Back to the Future” with the release of the first resto-mod of the Lamborghini Diablo. Pay attention because we are going to talk and a lot of Lamborghini Diablo “Eccentrica”.
The concept
The Lamborghini Diablo Eccentrica is a resto-mod prototype based on the original 1990s Diablo conceived by collector and businessman Emanuel Colombini. The concept is the sum of the ideas of the Borromeodesilva design firm, a large team of engineers and the occasional brand such as Pirelli, Brembo, Marantz, Capristo and Alcantara. Brands that are part of the traditional Lamborghini imaginary and that have lent their capital and technique to the conception of the Eccentrica.
This squared dream prototype maintains the 90s essence of the original Devil, but increases the driving experience by including more advanced technology. A technology that influences the design, mechanics and safety of the Eccentrica. Although at first glance it maintains this essence and the proportions of the Diablo, this prototype uses composite materials and a hardened and reinforced tubular steel chassis, improving the structure and safety of the passenger compartment.
A Devil as a base
having several iconic models in the 80s or 90sWhy use a Devil as a base? If we think of the 90s and its supercars, our heads go to the Ferrari F50, the Jaguar XJ220 or the McLaren F1 but think about what was your option to dream. Mine was very disputed between the Devil and F1 and the Devil always won.
The same thing happened to Emanuel Colombini, personality, desire to drive it and sportsmanship made this the basis of the Eccentrica. When reviewing, for example, his aesthetics, Emanuel’s team and his partners realized the potential they could get if only the aesthetic lines were updated. The rest is history, if we add the engine to the design mix 5.7 liter naturally aspirated V12 it was very easy to find the key to “revolutionize” the Lamborghini Diablo.
The surname “Eccentrica” is precisely the essence of the firm, transform and modernize certain classic cars paying homage to classic mechanics. In terms of design, the Borromeodesilva design firm had the challenge of giving the Diablo more personality without giving up an iota of its essence. The bodywork was designed from the ground up, displaying traditional Diablo elements. This prototype shows some more extreme proportions, new front aerodynamics and redesigned side skirts. Its new alloy wheels and a rear part in a horizontal design and more refined details also stand out.
Design
Apart from these details that I told you about earlier, the design aspect was crucial. Crucial to maintain the essence and that the development of the design added to the aerodynamic aspects of the Eccentrica, to the safety aspects and, of course, to the functional aspects. One of the most outstanding and striking details may be its Retro-futuristic drop-down headlights that comply with the Borromeodesilva design standards and with the relevant European approvals.
The unique character of the Diablo and its style are emphasized throughout the exterior design to elevate the original base design to take it to a more personal evolution where, as we have said, those key elements of functional design stand out.
The interiors of the Eccentrica have been created to be a meeting point between the minimalism of the early 90s and the avant-garde mechanics typical of luxury watchmaking. This creates an elegantly sporty atmosphere, capable of combining the charm of the past with modern functionality. The objective was twofold: to replace all the typical plastic elements of the 90s with more modern materials and to completely revise the ergonomics and user experience.
new features
Once the technical development is complete, the Eccentrica will be a vehicle approved for the street, but also suitable for those who want to hit the track.
In its first virtual simulations, it behaves like a real rocket with a acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.5 secondsa maximum speed of 335 km/h and a lateral acceleration in a curve of 1.2g.
The original 5.7-litre V12 engine has been modified to introduce technical improvements such as new valves and camshafts, slightly increasing your maximum power (550 CV at 7,000 rpm) and its maximum torque (600 Nm at 6,5000 rpm). This improvement (which is still in the validation phase) has been combined with extensive use of composite materials such as titanium and carbon fiber to reduce the overall weight of the vehicle. The goal was to reach a excellent weight/power ratio (less than 2.9 kg/CV). In addition, the tubular steel frame has been reinforced and hardened to provide greater stability and safety to the vehicle.
In this section, partners such as Pirelli, Brembo and Capristo have contributed all their “expertise” to improve the original specifications of the Diablo. For example, the braking system is created exclusively for this prototype and the exhaust system is created with an aluminum base to respect the original sound but to give the V12 engine extra performance.
price and exclusivity
The first Eccentrica based on Diablo will be produced in just 19 custom models, choosing from numerous variants including body paint jobs, upholstery, fabrics and materials. And no, no two vehicles will be the same.
The complete stylistic and mechanical revision of the Diablo by Eccentrica rIt will require an estimated period of time between 16 and 18 monthsincluding a testing phase under various conditions, and the price of your transformation will start in €1,200,000.
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