2000 Lamborghini Diablo GTR

The 2001 Lamborghini Diablo GTR stands as one of the most audacious, track-focused Lamborghinis ever produced, and this particular example, chassis #ZA9EAGTR0YLA12560, has a history as bold as its design. Originally finished in Giallo Evros and later resprayed in Blu Metallic, this car carries a rich racing pedigree, including a dramatic performance in the 2001 Lamborghini Supertrophy series.

Supplied new to Lease Plan, France on February 21, 2001, and leased by MMC Cars Michel Mhitarian and Keuelian Motors, this Diablo GTR quickly found itself on the racetrack. At the 2001 Monza Supertrophy Round 2, race #6, driven by Englishman Lee Cunningham, became a standout by climbing from 18th on the grid to finish 6th overall—an incredible feat that earned him the Top Gentleman Driver Trophy. The GTR's presence in the series was notable, competing alongside the likes of Michele Alboreto, a former Formula 1 driver, and Luc Alphand, a French ski pro, both of whom piloted the series’ VIP car.

In 2000, Lamborghini introduced the Diablo GTR as a replacement for the SV-R, designed specifically for single-make Super Trofeo racing. While based on the already extreme Diablo GT, the GTR took things further, with significant modifications aimed at making it a purebred race car. With only 30 examples built, it remains one of the rarest and most sought-after factory-built race cars from Lamborghini.

The GTR was engineered to be lighter and more aerodynamic, with its body made almost entirely of carbon fiber—save for the roof and doors, which remained metal for safety and rigidity. Weight-saving measures included stripping out the interior, leaving only a racing seat, minimal instrumentation, and a full roll cage for protection. Plexiglass windows replaced traditional glass to further reduce weight and allow some air circulation into the cockpit, and a massive rear wing was bolted directly to the chassis to improve stability at high speeds.

The Lamborghini Diablo GTR represented the brand's most extreme foray into motorsport at the time, with revised aerodynamics, a stripped-down interior, and the big-bore V12 delivering relentless power.