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The Super Trophy with the Lamborghini Diablo SV-R was definitely a success. Not only were 31 units sold, the racing series also received a great deal of attention from fans. But after four years, the SV-R was no longer at the cutting edge of technology. Audi had since taken over the reins in Sant’Agata, and the twelve-cylinder in the Diablo had grown to 6 litres of displacement. And with the Diablo GT, the Italians had a new top-of-the-range model on offer, which could still do with some promotion. That is why 30 brand new Diablo GTRs were built for the 2000 season, which began on 11 June 2000 with a first test session in Nogaro.
Compared to the not really boring Diablo GT, the main improvements for the GTR were a modified chassis frame with integrated roll bar, a significantly stiffer, adjustable suspension, alloy wheels with central locking, a racing brake system, an additional cooler for the transmission oil, a rear wing bolted directly to the chassis, a simplified interior design and a significant weight reduction. The engine was basically identical to the 6-litre V12 of the Diablo GT, but with the use of a specially tuned exhaust system without a catalytic converter, it delivered an output of 590 hp, 15 hp more than in the GT. This power was transferred to the rear wheels via a 5-speed transmission, with a basic set and a second set with a shortened fifth gear being available. The gear lever was arranged asymmetrically on the centre tunnel for better usability, so that it was closer to the steering wheel; the seat was moved more towards the centre of the car.
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VIN: ZA9EAGTR0YLA12478
Auction: RM Sotheby’s, Munich 2022, estimate 775’000 to 875’000 Euro, not sold. With these informations: «In all, only 30 of these ultimate-specification Diablos left Sant’Agata, this vehicle being numbered “09/30”. Displaying 6,968 kilometres at the time of cataloguing, it was supplied in France in December 1999, finished in Grigio Antares. This special competition Diablo was campaigned under the Mig Power banner in the 2000 and 2001 Lamborghini GTR Supertrophy, with owner Vincenzo Tirella and Vittorio Zoboli bringing the car home 2nd in the championship in its second season».
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VIN: Z19EAGTROYLA12481
Auction: Bonhams, Bonmont 2021, estimate 800’000 to 1’000’000 Franken, not sold. With these informations: «Number ’11’ of the 30 cars built, this Diablo GTR is finished in white with black Alcantara interior and has covered 21,350 kilometres. The engine, gearbox and clutch having been fully serviced at 21,200 kilometres, while the bodywork was restored between 2012 and 2014». Winner of the Lamborghini GTR Supertrophy in 2001.
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VIN: ZA9EAGTR0YLA12492
Auction: RM Sotheby’s, Monterey 2017, estimate 580’000 to 780’000 Dollar, not sold. With these informations: «Offered here is GTR number 19 of the 30 examples ever built. Serving as a competition vehicle for the entire run of the series, the vehicle was initially bought by the Stephane Ratel Organization (SRO), and in the 2001 season the car was raced by Autovitesse still under SRO ownership. The car showed silver metallic bodywork at the end of that year’s campaign and was subsequently bought and raced by Reiter Engineering for the 2002 Supertrophy series. Over the course of 2012 and 2013, this GTR was returned back to its original orange combination and underwent and extensive ground-up restoration. Every single part and component on the vehicle was either replaced or reconditioned to new before being mounted back onto the car».
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VIN: ZA9EAGTR0YLA12560
Sold by We are Curated, with these informations: «The 2001 Lamborghini Diablo GTR stands as one of the most audacious, track-focused Lamborghinis ever produced, and this particular example, chassis #ZA9EAGTR0YLA12560, has a history as bold as its design. Originally finished in Giallo Evros and later resprayed in Blu Metallic, this car carries a rich racing pedigree, including a dramatic performance in the 2001 Lamborghini Supertrophy series. Supplied new to Lease Plan, France on February 21, 2001, and leased by MMC Cars Michel Mhitarian and Keuelian Motors, this Diablo GTR quickly found itself on the racetrack. At the 2001 Monza Supertrophy Round 2, race #6, driven by Englishman Lee Cunningham, became a standout by climbing from 18th on the grid to finish 6th overall—an incredible feat that earned him the Top Gentleman Driver Trophy. The GTR’s presence in the series was notable, competing alongside the likes of Michele Alboreto, a former Formula 1 driver, and Luc Alphand, a French ski pro, both of whom piloted the series’ VIP car.»
We have fond memories of the Diablo, here – there is also something like a timeline of the individual variants. More exciting vehicles can be found in our archive.
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