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The 1995 Lamborghini Diablo SV is an upgraded model of the Lamborghini Diablo.

Unveiled at the 1995 Geneva Auto Show, its model name "SV" stands for "Super Veloce", a title given to Lamborghini's highest performance models, first used for the Miura SV.

The engine power output of the 5.7L V12 was increased to 510 bhp, and the car was offered as a rear-wheel drive only. Despite its higher power output, the SV was priced as the entry-level model in the Diablo range.

The Super Veloce came with an adjustable black rear spoiler mounted standard, also available color-coded with the rest of the car or finished in carbon fibre.

Exterior changes also included rear lights mounted in a new black panel, rear fog light and reverse light lowered into the rear bumper, four oval type exhaust pipes, redesigned front bumper with two new fog lamps and bigger air-intakes, as well as an engine cover incorporating two massive air intakes, resembling the ones used on the Diablo SE30 Jota.

An optional SV logo could be placed on each side of the vehicle, although customers could also ask the factory to deliver the decals un-mounted.[1]

The original Diablo SV would be produced until 1998, when it received a redesign for 1999 which replaced the pop-up headlights.

Games[]

Need for Speed III: Hot Pursuit[]

The Diablo SV appears in Need for Speed III: Hot Pursuit as both a class A racer and pursuit vehicle.

The Diablo SV outperforms most of its rivals because of its superior acceleration and top speed. It does lack sufficient performance in corners due to its handling and braking capabilities although it is responsive at high speeds.

Description

The Lamborghini Diablo was developed to replace the awesome Countach, and it got the job done superbly.

Sleek, ground-hugging styling incorporates the unique upward swinging doors made famous by the Countach. Diablo bodywork is constructed from steel tubing, aluminum alloy and carbon fiber to create a rigid lightweight structure which contributes towards the car's startling performance.

Located amidships is Lamborghini’s superb 5.7 liter V12 engine, with 529 horsepower on tap. Expect to take less than four seconds to hit 60 miles per hour, and reach top speeds of just under 210 miles per hour.

Semi active suspension makes for very agile handling, and Formula One style Brembo disc brakes stop the scenery blurring on a whim.

A luxurious interior includes hip hugging racecar type seats, and suede dash trim. From the cockpit, the driver gets a better view of the outside world than from most rival supercars. Engine noise is well damped, but enough remains of that wonderful V12 howl to thrill even the most jaded sports car fan.

Drive a Diablo and expect to be the center of attention wherever you go – it's that kind of car.

— In-game Showcase

Pursuit[]

The Pursuit variant of the Diablo differs between releases. The PlayStation release features an unplayable interceptor adorned with a special gold, white, and black livery with amber and blue emergency lights that appears when the skill level is set to expert.

The PC release features it as a playable unit with a traditional black and white livery alongside traditional red and blue emergency lights. It is unlocked upon earning Top Cop and Most Wanted in Hot Pursuit Mode on every race course, including Empire City.

Need for Speed: High Stakes[]

The Diablo SV appears in Need for Speed: High Stakes a racer, and a cop vehicle with no performance changes compared to its appearance in Need for Speed III: Hot Pursuit. it is featured in the PC release as a class AA vehicle and a class 2 vehicle in the PlayStation release. In both releases it is purchasable with the price tag of $200,000.

It is slower than the Ferrari F50 which is able to accelerate faster and get to a higher top speed but can be less controllable in corners than the SV. The SV has the better handling but sometimes tends to understeer in corners.

Description

Looking at the stunning Diablo SV, it's hard to believe that Lamborghini got started in Italy as a tractor manufacturer. Beginning with classics like the 1963 350 GT, progressing through the beautiful 1967 Miura, and leading up to the brash and trend-setting Countach of 1974, Lamborghini has gained a firm footing in the heady world of supercars.

Older Lamborghinis are now much sought-after and fetch high prices at classic car auctions the world over.

Built from steel tubing, aluminum alloy, and light strong carbon fiber, the SV uses one of Lamborghini’s superb 5.7 liter V12 power plants, with a stirring 529 horsepower on tap. Semi-active suspension makes for very nimble handling, and the SV’s disc brakes are similar to those used on Formula One race cars.

Inside the low-slung Lamborghini, driver and passenger get hip hugging race style seats and the dash is trimmed in luxurious way. Visibility is better than might be expected in such an exotic car, and the mechanical symphony from the SV’s mid-mounted engine is guaranteed to delight any lover of things automotive.

Like so many other Italian exotics, Lamborghinis are admired around the world, and lucky SV owners are always the center of attention wherever auto fans gather.

— In-game Showcase

Pursuit[]

The Pursuit variants differ between releases. The PC release features all variants with the same lightbar, and the PlayStation release features an individual lightbar for each variant.

All Pursuit variants in the PlayStation release are unlocked by arresting 10 speeders with either the Pursuit Corvette C5 or any Pursuit variant of the Porsche 911 Turbo (993). Arresting 10 speeders with the Pursuit Diablo SV will unlock the Jailbird 2000, which is only available in Test Drive mode.

The Australian Pursuit Diablo SV is also unlocked for releases outside of Australia after entering the cheat code - "NFSPD", but in the Australian release it is unlocked alongside either the Pursuit HSV GTS VT or the Australian Pursuit M5.

The Pursuit variants in the PC release are unlocked upon earning Top Cop and Most Wanted in two of the three Hot Pursuit modes for all regular courses. The Australian police livery replaces the North America livery in the Australia and New Zealand PC releases.

Need for Speed: World[]

The Diablo SV was made available in Need for Speed: World on April 5, 2012 as a tier 2 car following the 6th Spot the Devs event. Since August 22, 2012, it has been featured as a C class vehicle.

It has powerful acceleration and a top speed of 180 mph (289 km/h) although traction is insufficient.

Combined with direct steering, it requires little braking effort in hairpin turns and can achieve high corner entry speeds, similar to that of the BMW M3 Sport Evolution. Players get an above average increase of speed with nitrous applied.

Stock: 494 (C class) Maximum: 659 (A class)

Yellow

The Yellow style is an Amerikon Speedsystems performance tuned speedboost car that costs SpeedBoost3200. It was initially released on April 5, 2012.

NFSW Lamborghini DiabloSV Yellow
Performance Parts
StreetBeigeEngine
StreetBeigeForcedInduction
StreetBeigeTransmission
StreetBeigeSuspension
StreetBeigeBrakes
StreetBeigeTyres
Aftermarket Parts
Standard Body
Stock Spoiler
Stock Hood
Stock Wheels
No Neon
Stock Window Tint
Default Ride Height
Default Licence Plate
Skill Mods
None Equipped
None Equipped
None Equipped
None Equipped
None Equipped
Class B Car 567
TopSpeedIcon2 551
AccelIcon2 648
HandlingIcon2 504
NFSWYellowVariantIcon
Standard
SpeedBoost3200

Red

The Red style is a rotationally available stock cash car that costs Dollar icon750,000, and was initially released on September 18, 2014.

On May 14, 2015, its price was lowered from Dollar icon1,000,000 as part of the End of the World event.

NFSW Lamborghini DiabloSV Red
Performance Parts
Stock Engine
Stock Forced Induction
Stock Transmission
Stock Suspension
Stock Brakes
Stock Tyres
Aftermarket Parts
Standard Body
Stock Spoiler
Stock Hood
Stock Wheels
No Neon
Stock Window Tint
Default Ride Height
Default Licence Plate
Skill Mods
None Equipped
None Equipped
None Equipped
None Equipped
None Equipped
Class C Car 494
TopSpeedIcon2 414
AccelIcon2 572
HandlingIcon2 498
NFSWRedVariantIcon
Standard
Dollar icon750,000

Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit (2010)[]

The Diablo SV appears in Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit (2010) as an Exotic Series racer vehicle, and as an SCPD Speed Enforcement unit as part of the Lamborghini Untamed pack for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 releases.

The racer vehicle and SCPD unit is unlocked upon purchase of the Lamborghini Untamed pack.

It is fairly agile with a potent nitrous boost and decent top speed. Its handling is very manageable, being able to drift in tight corners and gain speed after exiting. It is best utilised for racing, as its durability is somewhat lacking.

Need for Speed: The Run[]

The Diablo SV appears in Need for Speed: The Run and is included with the Italian Pack.

Stock[]

The Diablo SV appears in the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 releases of Need for Speed: The Run as an Exotic class car. It is included as part of the downloadable Italian Pack released on January 31, 2012.

Stock

The stock Diablo SV requires the Italian Pack and is unlocked from the beginning of the game.

NFSTR Lamborghini DiabloSV Stock
Top Speed: 200 mph (322 km/h)
0 to 60 Time: 4.2s
BHP: 510 @ 7,100 rpm
Performance: Tier 4
Handling: Challenging
Class: Exotic
Drivetrain: RWD
Value: N/A
Manufacture Year: 1995

Need for Speed

The Need for Speed Edition Diablo SV requires the Italian Pack and is unlocked upon the player achieving a Gold Medal in all "Italian Challenges" events in the Challenge Series.

NFSTR Lamborghini DiabloSV NFS
Top Speed: 256 mph (412 km/h)
0 to 60 Time: 3.6s
BHP: 1,064 @ 6,900 rpm
Performance: Tier 6
Handling: Challenging
Class: Exotic
Drivetrain: RWD
Value: N/A
Manufacture Year: 1995

"Sunspot"

The "Sunspot" Signature Edition Diablo SV is unlocked upon the player beating 15 Solo Objectives in the "Italian Motor Racing" Playlist.

NFSTR Lamborghini DiabloSV Sunspot
Top Speed: 220 mph (354 km/h)
0 to 60 Time: 3.6s
BHP: 718 @ 6,950 rpm
Performance: Tier 5
Handling: Challenging
Class: Exotic
Drivetrain: RWD
Value: N/A
Manufacture Year: 1995

Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2012)[]

The Diablo SV appears in Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2012) as part of the Need for Speed Heroes Pack for the PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360 releases.

Purchasing the pack will immediately unlock the Diablo SV within single player. It is unlocked in multiplayer upon the player completing 12 SpeedList events in Sports cars.

It performs adequately as a Sports class car, with acceleration and top speed similar to that of the Gallardo, however, it suffers by being one of the worst performing cars off-road and the need to be driven with caution through corners due to its snappy oversteer.

Need for Speed: No Limits[]

The Diablo SV appears in Need for Speed: No Limits as a reward for finishing the "Devil's Run" special event that initially ran from August 11, 2016 to 18, 2016. It has a starting performance rating of 599.

Stock

The stock Diablo SV is a super class car that requires 20 legendary blueprints to unlock. The blueprints required to unlock the vehicle can be found from various sources:

  • "Devil's Run" special event
NFSNL Lamborghini Diablo SV Carlist Super Class Super Stock 4400 3500 3898 599 Performance Rating
NFSNL GoldStar 3NFSNL GreyStar 5 Max 8206 8190 8089 906 Performance Rating
Stage Upgrades
X X X X

Need for Speed (2015)[]

The Diablo SV can be purchased for Credits140,000 in Need for Speed (2015).

A 1999 model of the Diablo SV, driven by Outlaw Icon Morohoshi-san, can be seen in several of Travis' Outlaw missions. As part of the Icons update, it will be rewarded to the player after completing all Outlaw missions.

0 - 60 mph 1/4 Mile Top Speed Power
Stock 04.53 seconds 12.36 seconds @ 126 mph (203 km/h) 204 mph (328 km/h) 510 hp
Fully Upgraded 02.66 seconds 09.40 seconds @ 166 mph (267 km/h) 234 mph (377 km/h) 1,107 hp

Need for Speed: Duel[]

The Diablo SV appears in Need for Speed: Duel.

Need for Speed: Payback[]

The Diablo SV appears in Need for Speed: Payback following a brief appearance during a tunnel section of a race event shown at Gamescom 2017.

Stock

The stock Diablo SV is unlocked for purchase from the drag, drift, and race class dealerships for NFSPB BankYellow Icon242,850 upon completing four questlines in chapter 4 - Open Skies.

NFSPB LamborghiniDiablo Garage
LV251
NFSPB BankYellow Icon242,850
NFSPB Dealership NA Icon
NFSPB Dealership NA Icon
NFSPB Dealership NA Icon
Complete all questlines in Chapter 4: "Open Skies"
Purchase from an available Dealership
Stock: LV 251
Max: LV 399
Speed
Horsepower: 493 bhp
Top Speed: 204 mph (328 km/h)
Acceleration
0 - 60: 3.77 secs.
1/4 Mile: 11.87 secs.
Nitrous
N2O Capacity: 2.8
N2O Power: 2.8
Air
Airtime: 3.9
Landing: 2.7
Brakes
Braking Response: 4.5
Braking Power: 4.0

"2019"

The "2019" Diablo SV is unlocked upon successfully delivering it to Rav at his airfield during its rotation period as an abandoned car rumour. It has only been made available as a race class car.

As a unique vehicle, it can not be altered with any visual customisation items, it can not have its paint and wrap modified, and can not be stance tuned. It can, however, be equipped with performance parts and vanity items.

NFSPB LamborghiniDiablo 2019 Garage
LV251
NFSPB BankYellow Icon0
NFSPB Dealership NA Icon
NFSPB Dealership NA Icon
NFSPB Dealership NA Icon
NFSPB Dealership NA Icon
NFSPB Dealership NA Icon
Deliver to the Airfield 73 garage after hearing about a rumour from Rav
Abandoned Abandoned - Timed availability
Stock: LV 251
Max: LV 399
Speed
Horsepower: 493 bhp
Top Speed: 204 mph (328 km/h)
Acceleration
0 - 60: 3.77 secs.
1/4 Mile: 11.87 secs.
Nitrous
N2O Capacity: 2.8
N2O Power: 2.8
Air
Airtime: 3.9
Landing: 2.7
Brakes
Braking Response: 4.5
Braking Power: 4.0

Need for Speed: Edge[]

The Diablo SV 1995 appears in Need for Speed: Edge with an S class performance rating.

NFSE Lamborghini DiabloSV 1995
S 718
Requires 500 blueprints to produce
Top Speed 734
Acceleration 717
Nitro Capacity 703
Strength 417
Durability 404

Need for Speed: Heat[]

The Diablo SV '95 appears in Need for Speed: Heat following its brief appearance in the official reveal trailer, which was released on August 14, 2019,[2] and appears in the NFS: Heat Studio app as part of container 6, which was released on September 24, 2019.

Stock

The stock Diablo SV '95 is unlocked for purchase from the car dealer for NFSHE Icon Bank284,500 upon reaching Reputation Level 22NFSHE Icon Rep.

It has a customisation rating of five and can be equipped with performance parts.

NFSHE Lamborghini DiabloSuperVeloce Dealership
Unlocked at NFSHE Icon Reputation LVL 22
Infobox 2017White Car 208
NFSHE Icon Bank284,500
POWER 2.5
HIGH SPEED 3.4
ACCELERATION 4.0
NITROUS 2.0
HORSEPOWER [bhp] 493
0-60 MPH [s] 3.80
MAX TORQUE [ft-lb] 428
TOP SPEED [mph] 204
NFSHE HandlingCartesianGraph
Customisation (Rating: 5/10)
Engine Swaps (10 Available)
493 bhp 5.7L V12
NFSHE Icon Bank267,500, REP LVL 35
[bhp] 493 / 1,234
385 bhp 4.9L F12
NFSHE Icon Bank185,500, REP LVL 27
[bhp] 385 / 1,204
460 bhp 6.2L V8
NFSHE Icon Bank243,500, REP LVL 31
[bhp] 460 / 1,239
570 bhp 4.5L V8
NFSHE Icon Bank289,000, REP LVL 35
[bhp] 570 / 1,118
600 bhp 5.2L V12
NFSHE Icon Bank348,000, REP LVL 35
[bhp] 600 / 1,239
601 bhp 5.2L V10
NFSHE Icon Bank349,500, REP LVL 35
[bhp] 601 / 1,229
640 bhp 8.4L V10
NFSHE Icon Bank380,500, REP LVL 39
[bhp] 640 / 1,239
710 bhp 3.9L V8
NFSHE Icon Bank438,000, REP LVL 39
[bhp] 710 / 1,234
730 bhp 6.5L V12
NFSHE Icon Bank454,500, REP LVL 39
[bhp] 730 / 1,239

Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered[]

The Diablo SV appears in Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered as a car tier 4 vehicle available to cops and racers.

It is fairly agile with a potent nitrous boost and decent top speed. Its handling is very manageable, being able to drift through tight corners and gain speed after exiting. It is best utilised for Race events, as its durability is somewhat lacking.

Cop[]

The Diablo SV Interceptor is an SCPD Speed Enforcement unit unlocked upon earning 1,130,000 cop bounty.

HPR SCPDGarage LamborghiniDiabloSV
Speed Enforcement Unit - Cop (Tier 4)
"The Devils in the detail."
Earn 1,130,000 cop bounty.

Top Speed: 204 mph (328 kph)

0 to 62: 3.80s

BHP: 510 @ 7,100

Drive: Rear-Wheel

Price: CLASSIFIED

Year: 1996

Racer[]

The Diablo SV is a Exotic Series racer unlocked upon earning 1,130,000 racer bounty.

HPR RacerGarage LamborghiniDiabloSV
Exotic Series - Racer (Tier 4)
"The Devils in the detail."
Earn 1,130,000 racer bounty.

Top Speed: 204 mph (328 kph)

0 to 62: 3.80s

BHP: 510 @ 7,100

Drive: Rear-Wheel

Price: CLASSIFIED

Year: 1996

Need for Speed: Unbound[]

The Diablo SV (1996) appears in Need for Speed: Unbound as part of Volume 1 following a car list article published on October 6, 2022 to the official Need for Speed website.[3][4]

Stock

The stock Diablo SV can be purchased from the "Buy Stock" section of the "Buy and Sell" menu in the garage for $255,000 and has a Tier S 276 performance rating.

Story[]

It is unlocked for purchase in the Story mode upon the player beating Qualifier 2 at the end of Week 2 and reaching Sunday, Week 3.

Lakeshore Online[]

It is unlocked for purchase in Lakeshore Online mode upon the player finishing 25 Mixed Tier playlists in any position and using any vehicle.

Need for Speed: Mobile[]

The Diablo SV appears in Need for Speed: Mobile.

Trivia[]

  • The Diablo SV is featured on the box art for Need for Speed III: Hot Pursuit.
  • In the PC release of Need for Speed III: Hot Pursuit, the Pursuit Diablo can be unlocked upon entering the cheat code "dcop" at any menu.
  • In Need for Speed: High Stakes, the car showcase for the Diablo features a slideshow using images of the 1999 model.
  • In the PC releases of Need for Speed III: Hot Pursuit and Need for Speed: High Stakes, the Diablo SV can be selected with either a Giallo, Blu Le Mans, Bianco, or Rosso Imola L.D. body paint colour.
  • Need for Speed: World, Need for Speed: No Limits, Need for Speed (2015), Need for Speed: Payback, Need for Speed: Edge, and the PlayStation release of Need for Speed: High Stakes are the only games in the series to feature the Diablo SV without its optional SV logos on each door.
  • In Need for Speed: World and Need for Speed: The Run, the Diablo SV lacks its rear spoiler.
  • In Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit (2010) and Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered, the Diablo SV can be selected with either a Giallo Orion, Blu Hera, Bianco Isis, Verde Ithaca, Viola Ophelia Metallic, Rossi Andromeda, Nero Aldebaran, or Arancio Atlas Tri-Coat body paint colour.
  • In Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit (2010), Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered, and Need for Speed: Unbound , it is listed as a 1996 model year.
  • In Need for Speed (2015), Need for Speed: Payback, and Need for Speed: Heat, the Diablo SV can be equipped with a body kit that resembles the Diablo GTR.
Development - Some content may have altered during development.
  • An unused gray colour, with white SV logos, can be found in the PlayStation release of Need for Speed III: Hot Pursuit.
Development - Some content may have altered during development.
  • The PlayStation release of Need for Speed: High Stakes is the only game in the series to feature the Diablo SV with different stock wheels, as it uses the same wheel texture as the BMW Z3 2.8i.
  • The police variant of the Diablo SV, at one point in development, could be modified with upgrades in the PlayStation release of Need for Speed: High Stakes.

Gallery[]

References[]

  1. Website: Lambo Cars (2022) LAMBORGHINI DIABLO SV – GUIDE. Available at: https://www.lambocars.com/diablo-sv/
  2. Video: Need for Speed (2019) Need for Speed™ Heat Official Reveal Trailer. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ewiJJe_nYI
  3. Website: ea.com/games/need-for-speed (2022) Need for Speed Unbound Car List. Available at: https://www.ea.com/games/need-for-speed/need-for-speed-unbound/about/car-list
  4. Article: gamespot.com (2022) Need For Speed Unbound Has Over 140 Cars To Collect And Customize. Available at: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/need-for-speed-unbound-has-over-140-cars-to-collect-and-customize/1100-6508106/
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