![]() The glorious open-gate manual gearbox uses bits milled from solid aluminium, while the toggles ahead of the gearlever operate a complicated and dramatic ignition procedure. The simple steering wheel takes pride of place and leaves its workings uncovered on the rear, while behind it is a stunning carbon steering column as a tribute to the Diablo GTR. The dash now features retro dials and screens aplenty, with a new air conditioning system and a vent that stretches right across the car. What it has done is create an 8-bit dream. Eccentrica says that it aimed to swap out “all the plastic elements which were typical of the 1990s” while also “completely overhauling the ergonomics and user experience". Oh, and don’t worry – the scissor doors are still present and correct. There’s modern lighting too, and although the pop-ups have gone there are new ‘pop-down’ units that are still pretty cool and comply with modern standards. ![]() The length and height remains unchanged, but the wheelbase is longer and the overhangs shorter. There are some fundamental changes to the design though, not least because this restomod actually has a wider track than the standard Diablo. The latter of those three is why the Eccentrica gets those excellent roof scoops, and elsewhere there’s a sea of carbon fibre and titanium. ![]() It’s pretty true to Marcello Gandini’s original wedge, though, with Italian design firm BorromeodeSilva introducing some elements of the Diablo GT, GTR and SV. ![]() We’re told that all of the Eccentrica’s bodywork is all new and only the windscreen remains from the donor car. There’s a new Brembo braking system too, plus a Capristo exhaust and brilliantly retro new 19-inch alloy wheels wrapped in Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R tyres.īut let’s get onto the looks, because this is a big V12 Lambo after all. ![]() The Eccentrica will be road legal and Eccentrica the company says that it has used plenty of titanium and carbon fibre to reduce the Diablo’s weight. ![]()
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