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1996 Lamborghini Diablo

US · Two Seaters

The 1996 Lamborghini Diablo is listed in the US market with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine
5.7L 12-cylinder (GUZZLER) (FFS) (MPFI)
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
AWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Economy
10 mpg (23.5 L/100 km) combined
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Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:
Engine / Powertrain
5.7L 12-cylinder (GUZZLER) (FFS) (MPFI)
Combined Economy
10 MPG US (23.5 L/100 km) · EPA
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
5-speed manual
Market: US·Switch units to convert the figures shown.
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Engine

Engine
SpecificationValueSource
Engine5.7L 12-cylinder (GUZZLER) (FFS) (MPFI)
Displacement5.7 L
Cylinders12
Fuel typeGasoline

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
SpecificationValueSource
TransmissionManual
Gears5
DrivetrainAWD

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
SpecificationValueSource
Combined10 mpg (23.5 L/100 km)
City8 mpg (29.4 L/100 km)
Highway13 mpg (18.1 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Aspiration, Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

1 configuration listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Last checked November 6, 2026.

  • 98V030000: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE AUTOMATIC WINDOW RETRACTOR SYSTEM, WHICH ALLOWS THE VEHICLE DOOR(S) TO OPEN, WILL REMAIN IN THE CLOSED POSITION.

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WINDOW SYSTEM AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE THE SYSTEM WITH THE NEW, MODIFIED VERSION OF THE MICRO SWITCH AND LATCH ASSEMBLY.

    Reported February 25, 1998. View on NHTSA

Data sources

  • EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 10, 2026 · US Government public data
  • NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 20, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: November 10, 2026

Data verified: November 10, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

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Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 1996 Lamborghini Diablo have?

5.7L 12-cylinder ((GUZZLER) (FFS) (MPFI)). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 1996 Lamborghini Diablo?

Combined fuel economy is 10 mpg (23.5 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 1996 Lamborghini Diablo front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: AWD.

Are there recalls for the 1996 Lamborghini Diablo?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year (last checked November 6, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.