The 1998 Lamborghini Diablo SV Monterey Edition is hardly subtle, yet this example shows the model at its absolute best. One of only 20 U.S.-market Monterey cars, it carries factory-upgraded 18-inch wheels, larger Brembo brakes, an adjustable rear wing, and special interior trim.
More importantly, Lamborghini of America fitted this particular SV with twin superchargersโan exceptionally clean, factory-level installation that elevates the Diabloโs 5.7-liter V12 far beyond its original 530 hp. The real transformation is torque: instantaneous, forceful, and far more usable than the stock engine ever offered.
A recent feature with Jay Leno and Donald Osborne highlights just how special this configuration is. In an Audrain Museum Network video, the two take the ultra-rare, twin-supercharged Diablo SV Monterey Edition out for a drive, comparing it with other Lamborghinis while breaking down its design evolution, performance character, and the unique sensations that come with piloting such a rare factory-modified supercar.
