by Stephen Rivers
- This is a 1993 Lamborghini Diablo Evolution GTR and one of 10 ever made.
- Rather than a factory production, it’s a dealer-commissioned coachbuilt car.
- Power comes from a 5.7-liter V12 with 485 hp sent to the rear wheels only.
Supercars might be aimed at the one-percenters and those with gobs of credit debt, but for that crowd, there are too many options to pick from. Still, those buying up the latest Ferrari Testarossa, Porsche 911 GT3, or Lamborghini Temerario might be the kind of people that Memphis Raines from Gone In 60 Seconds would refer to as “self-indulgent wieners.”
Whoever ends up with this one-of-ten Lamborghini Diablo Evolution GTR, though, would fall under a different category. Raines might call them a connoisseur, and he wouldn’t be wrong.
The Diablo was never a shy car. Despite having the almost impossible task of following the Countach, it was more than just a fitting sequel. It was a true tour de force and was even one of the few production cars of its time to break the 200 mph (320 km/h) barrier. That success sparked several special editions, and one dealer in Switzerland decided he’d make a few of his very own. That’s how this Evolution GTR came to be.
A Swiss Twist
Roland Affolter was Lamborghini’s official Swiss importer. He commissioned this and nine other cars that all share the same Evolution GTR nomenclature and features. This example wears Viola paint, a blue Alcantara interior, and 21,017 miles (33,824 km) on the odometer. What exactly makes an Evolution GTR different from the standard Diablo? Well, the engine is unchanged, but don’t let that stop you.
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It’s still a classic 5.7-liter V12 that originally made 485 horsepower (356 kW) and 428 lb-ft (582 Nm) of torque. It sends that power to the rear wheels only via a five-speed manual gearbox. That driveline is famous for living up to the badge on the back of this car. Of course, it’s the exterior and interior that really make the EVO GTR so special.
Shaped For Speed
Affolter focused on improving aerodynamics, and that’s obvious from every angle. The hard edges from the normal Diablo are softer on most surfaces. That’s immediately obvious just by looking at the headlights. Gone are the pop-up units in favor of rounded square housings, and the fog lights are circular rather than square. There are countless other changes, too.
The EVO GTR has a roof scoop and a large cooling duct in the hood itself. The side features huge curvaceous vents behind the front wheels and a smoother air intake behind the door. The rear bumper wraps around more smoothly and incorporates new grilles with some lighting elements behind the upper unit. The gigantic spoiler is configurable into three different positions, and the wheels are unique three-piece units to further set this apart from other Diablos.
Rarity On The Block
The entire rare package goes up for Auction on November 1 at Broad Arrow Auction’s Zurich event. Guidance suggests that it could trade hands for almost $600,000. Given how popular some rarer Diablos are getting, we wouldn’t be totally shocked to see that figure go even higher.
If you’ve got half a million lying around and a taste for purple V12 excess, this Diablo Evolution GTR is waiting to make your driveway look boringly inadequate. Check out the listing here before someone else claims bragging rights.
