Lamborghini DB132/Diablo MPG by year — every rating on record
The Lamborghini DB132/Diablo has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 7 model years, from 1990 to 1996. Across those years its best rated version returned 10 mpg (1990) and its thirstiest returned 10 mpg (1990). The EPA record holds 8 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Two Seaters.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1 | 10 mpg | 10 mpg | #24 of 25 (4th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 1991 | 1 | 10 mpg | 10 mpg | #33 of 33 (0th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 1992 | 1 | 10 mpg | 10 mpg | #29 of 30 (3th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 1993 | 1 | 10 mpg | 10 mpg | #28 of 29 (4th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 1994 | 1 | 10 mpg | 10 mpg | #19 of 19 (0th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 1995 | 2 | 10 mpg | 10 mpg | #18 of 19 (6th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 1996 | 1 | 10 mpg | 10 mpg | #13 of 14 (8th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Lamborghini DB132/Diablo placed highest in 1996 at #13 of 14, and lowest in 1991 at #33 of 33. It spent 0 of its 7 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 8 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 5.7L 12-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | (GUZZLER) (FFS) (MPFI) | 8 | 13 | 10 | 1150.0 | 29.8 | $7,750 | 888.7 | n/a |
| 1995 | 5.7L 12-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | (GUZZLER) (FFS) (MPFI) | 8 | 13 | 10 | 1150.0 | 29.8 | $7,750 | 888.7 | n/a |
| 1995 | 5.7L 12-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | (GUZZLER) (FFS) (MPFI) | 8 | 13 | 10 | 1150.0 | 29.8 | $7,750 | 888.7 | n/a |
| 1994 | 5.7L 12-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | (GUZZLER) (FFS) (MPFI) | 9 | 13 | 10 | 1150.0 | 29.8 | $7,750 | 888.7 | n/a |
| 1993 | 5.7L 12-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | (GUZZLER) (FFS) (MPFI) | 8 | 13 | 10 | 1150.0 | 29.8 | $7,750 | 888.7 | n/a |
| 1992 | 5.7L 12-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | (GUZZLER) (FFS) (MPFI) | 8 | 13 | 10 | 1150.0 | 29.8 | $7,750 | 888.7 | n/a |
| 1991 | 5.7L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | (GUZZLER) (FFS) (MPFI) | 8 | 13 | 10 | 1150.0 | 29.8 | $7,750 | 888.7 | n/a |
| 1990 | 5.7L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | (GUZZLER) (FFS) (MPFI) | 8 | 13 | 10 | 1150.0 | 29.8 | $7,750 | 888.7 | n/a |
What DB132/Diablo fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1996 Lamborghini DB132/Diablo burns 1150 to 1150 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $3,450 | $3,450 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $4,025 | $4,025 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $4,600 | $4,600 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1996 model year is $7,750 to $7,750 a year in fuel, or $27,500 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Two Seaters
Across the 263 nameplates EPA classifies as Two Seaters, the median best combined rating is 18 mpg. At 10 mpg the Lamborghini DB132/Diablo is 8 mpg below the median, which is worth about $1,789 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Two Seaters rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Lamborghini nameplates
Every Lamborghini model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.