Eccentrica V12 Roadster Reimagines Lamborghini Diablo With 550 HP and Gated Manual

KUALA LUMPUR, AUGUST 2026 — Italian restomod specialist Eccentrica has revealed its second creation, the Eccentrica V12 Roadster, transforming the legendary first-generation Lamborghini Diablo into an open-air analogue supercar that combines unmistakable 1990s styling with modern engineering.

The model follows the fixed-roof Eccentrica V12 and was developed as a more exposed and driver-focused interpretation of the company’s Diablo-based restomod. Eccentrica says each vehicle involves more than 3,500 bespoke components, with major mechanical, structural and aesthetic systems reconstructed from the ground up.

The project was developed in partnership with Milan-based design studio Borromeo De Silva, while the engineering team was led by former Lamborghini Chief Technical Officer Maurizio Reggiani, whose career includes involvement with models such as the Murciélago, Gallardo, Aventador and Huracán.

At the heart of the Roadster is a re-engineered 5.7-litre naturally aspirated V12 engine producing 550 horsepower at 7,000 rpm and 600 Nm of torque at 6,500 rpm.

Eccentrica has recalibrated the engine control unit while improving thermal management and airflow efficiency to sharpen throttle response and deliver more immediate power.

Power is sent through a six-speed gated manual gearbox, keeping the mechanical interaction that helped define classic supercars. Three selectable driving modes are also available to adjust the vehicle’s behaviour for different road conditions.

Despite losing its fixed roof, the V12 Roadster is claimed to reach a top speed of 208 mph, or approximately 335 km/h. Motor1 reports a claimed 0-62 mph time of 3.8 seconds, with curb weight listed at around 1,540 kg.

Creating the Roadster required considerably more than simply removing the roof.

Eccentrica conducted a dedicated aerodynamic study to control airflow around the open cabin, while carbon-fibre structural reinforcements were incorporated into the original platform to maintain rigidity.

The body combines steel and carbon fibre, while a widened track and revised proportions give the car a more planted appearance without abandoning the recognisable Diablo silhouette.

Underneath, Eccentrica has introduced redesigned suspension geometry, a bespoke semi-active damper system and hydraulic steering. Modern Brembo brakes provide stopping performance designed to match the car’s increased capability.

Car and Driver also notes several aerodynamic and chassis revisions, including a reshaped rear wing, revised splitters and lighter wheels intended to reduce unsprung mass.

The interior continues Eccentrica’s attempt to preserve the tactile appeal of a classic supercar while improving materials and execution.

The cabin features Connolly leather, Alcantara, anodised materials and exposed carbon fibre, combining traditional craftsmanship with a more contemporary finish.

Each V12 Roadster will be individually configured in collaboration with its owner, meaning colours, materials and other specifications can be tailored through Eccentrica’s bespoke personalisation process.

Only 19 examples are planned, making the Roadster one of the more exclusive Diablo-based restomod projects currently available. Pricing has not yet been publicly disclosed.

The Eccentrica V12 Roadster will make its first physical public appearance on August 14, 2026 at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, as part of Monterey Car Week in California.

The reveal gives Eccentrica another opportunity to position the Diablo as a platform for modern restomod engineering while retaining core characteristics increasingly rare among contemporary supercars: a naturally aspirated V12, hydraulic steering and a gated manual gearbox.

Founded by entrepreneur and Lamborghini collector Emanuel Colombini, Eccentrica describes its mission as rebuilding the early Diablo without compromise rather than simply restoring the original vehicle.

The company is independent and explicitly states that it is not affiliated with, sponsored by or approved by Automobili Lamborghini or Audi. The Lamborghini name is used to identify the donor vehicle on which its restomod is based.

With its limited production, dramatic open-air design and analogue drivetrain, the V12 Roadster represents a modern reinterpretation of one of the defining supercars of the 1990s while deliberately resisting the industry’s move towards electrified and highly automated performance cars.