One to Buy: #20 of 150 1994 Lamborghini Diablo SE30
Five years after Lamborghini had celebrated its 25th anniversary with a last-of-the-line Countach, the firm’s 30th was marked with a tricked out Diablo: the SE30.
Limited to 150 units, the SE30 was a lighter, more powerful and more focused machine than the standard rear-drive Diablo or its all-wheel drive VT sister. Peak output went from 492bhp to 525bhp while a massive 129kg was cut from the standard Diablo’s weight and an even more impressive 178kg when compared to the VT.
Having been unveiled during Lamborghini’s 30th anniversary celebration at Sant’Agata in September 1993, production began the following June once the limited run had all been pre-sold. The final SE30 rolled out of the factory in November 1995.
Currently on offer at the L’Art de l’Automobile showroom in Paris is Diablo SE30 number 20 which was the first example delivered in Europe.
Configured in the SE30’s trademark colour combination of Viola Metallic with Blue alcantara upholstery, number 20 was also optioned with the highly desirable four-point harnesses installed.
Ordered via Achilli Motors in Milan and collected from the factory by its first owner in July 1994, number 20 has today covered 36,000km and is presented fresh from a recent major service by Lamborghini Paris.
Reprinted below is L’Art de l’Automobile’s description for this stunning Diablo SE30:
Released on: 27/07/94
Mileage: 36,000km
Colours: Violet Lambo Thirty metallic / Blue Alcantara interior
Exceptional condition
Iconic configuration
Original service book
First Diablo SE 30 delivered in Europe
Revised by Lamborghini Paris in May 2023
Options
4-point harness
Short gear lever
Blue Alcantara
Steering wheel Jota speedometer graduated at 400 km/h
Special color brake calipers
Carbon fiber bucket seats
18" OZ Racing Magnesium rims
Monitoring and maintenance:
On 06/12/1995 - 12,000 km maintenance coupon
On 05/20/1999 - 24,000 km maintenance coupon
On 04/28/2016 at 34,791 km by Autofficina GB at Crevalcore
On 05/16/ 2023 at 35,829 km by Lamborghini Paris
In the 90s, Lamborghini celebrated its 30th anniversary with a special edition of the Diablo: the SE 30. Designed as a competition version of the Diablo for the road, this incredible version was limited to 150 units, produced from June 1994 to September 1995. Visually, the front end incorporates scoops, the engine cover is reworked and carbon fiber side vents appear, all allowing better cooling. The bull leaves the hood to join the front bumper and an imposing spoiler with the adjustable central blade is on the program. Obviously, the rear grille has a specific 30th Anniversary badge.
These changes do not stop at aesthetics since the engine block has also been pushed to its limits. Indeed, the fabulous 5.7L V12 sees its power increase from 492 to 525 hp at 7,000 rpm, with a reworked and freed up exhaust. Thanks to a weight saving of 125 kg in total, the Diablo SE 30 crosses the 100 km/h barrier in just 4 seconds for an impressive top speed established at 331 km/h.
The car we are offering for sale was the twentieth Lamborghini Diablo SE 30 built out of the 150 units produced, and the first delivered in Europe. It was ordered through the Achilli Motors dealership in Milan and its first owner took delivery of the car directly from the Sant'Agata Bolognese factory. Painted in the iconic Viola Lambo Thirty configuration with the interior fully clad in Alcantara Blu, obviously original and popularized by Jamiroquai's "Cosmic Girl" clip, this example in superb condition has covered just 36,000 km. This incredible Diablo SE 30 comes out of a major overhaul carried out by Lamborghini Paris.
