One to Buy: 1 of 30 built 1999 Lamborghini Diablo 6.0 GTR
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Having introduced the limited edition Diablo GT at Geneva in March ‘99, Lamborghini followed up with a GT-based one-make racer to replace the outgoing SVR that had been used in the Supertrophy since 1996.
Compared to the GT, the GTR featured an additional 15bhp (590bhp) thanks to re-mapped engine management and specially tuned LIE Speed Density electronic sequential multi-point injection. A competition exhaust without any cats was also installed.
Elsewhere, adjustable Koni dampers firmed up the handling, ride height was dropped and the brake system was uprated with beefier discs and calipers. New one-piece 18-inch magnesium wheels were supplied by Speedline and originally shod with slick Pirelli rubber.
To save time in the pits, each GTR was fitted with a hydraulic air-jack system. Safety gear included a roll cage, carbon seat with six-point harness, fire system and FIA-spec. fuel cell.
Other special GTR equipment included an adjustable rear spoiler, Plexiglas side windows, a lightweight steering wheel and myriad cooling solutions. In total, 65kg was trimmed from the GT (1395kg as opposed to 1460kg).
Currently on offer with Bingo Sports in Tokyo is number 18 of the 30 official GTRs built.
Painted the GTR launch colour of Giallo with Nero alcantara upholstery, it has covered just 6700km from new and appears to be in superb original condition.
