Lamborghini released the Diablo to the public on January 21, 1990. The Diablo was powered by a 5.7 L (348 cu in) Lamborghini V12 engine. The engine made and of torque. The Diablo could accelerate 0- in about 4.5 seconds. It also had a top speed of . The Diablo was rear-wheel drive. Its engine was mid-mounted.