A Genuine Lamborghini Diablo Was Used to Create 'THE BEAST' | Carscoops

      This creation is referred to as "The Beast" and bears little resemblance to the original Lamborghini donor.

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      by Thanos Pappas

      

      Japanese company Value Progress has developed a unique supercar featuring radical custom bodywork.

      The Beast is constructed on a Lamborghini Diablo, preserving its naturally aspirated V12 engine.

      The vehicle was unveiled at the Osaka Auto Messe, but its availability is still uncertain.

      At first glance, this unusual creation might be mistaken for yet another inexpensive, mainstream car reinvented as a flashy supercar imitation, drawing inspiration from classic Lamborghinis. Most supercar replicas are made from low-quality foundations. However, this Japanese build is different, as it is indeed built on a Lamborghini Diablo’s structure.

      Referred to as "The Beast," its bodywork is so extreme that it resembles a Lamborghini Veneno designed by a child who has just discovered all the cheat codes in a subpar racing game, which certainly aligns with its name.

      This extravagant model was designed and produced by Value Progress, a Japanese firm known for its custom vehicles. According to its creators, the intention was to develop a "super sports car made in Japan" that would "surprise" people with its appearance—and it certainly fulfills that objective.

      Inspired by Bosozoku Culture, Taken to the Extreme

      The custom body showcases an astonishing array of wings and vents, heavily influenced by Japan’s "bosozoku" car scene but taken to the extreme. No original body panel remains unaltered, with only the front windshield carried over from the Diablo.

      The elongated front end features a pointed nose resembling a bird's beak, vertically stacked headlights, high-mounted fog lights, a vented hood, and an exaggerated splitter. However, this striking front area is eclipsed by the rear, which takes maximalism to an entirely new level.

      A Rear End Unlike Any Other

      The dramatically widened rear fenders exhibit an origami-like texture that seems to lack functional purpose, culminating in a large rear wing attached to the roof by a central fin. While it appears to pay tribute to the Lamborghini Veneno, on the Beast, it resembles a ladder instead.

      The rear and diffuser are embellished with more fins than one could possibly tally, resulting in a visual frenzy that is as captivating as it is overwhelming. The Beast includes eight round taillights and four exhaust pipes situated unusually high.

      All this extreme bodywork extends the Beast to a full 570 mm (22.4 inches) longer and 360 mm (14.2 inches) wider than the already formidable standard Diablo, presenting an intimidating and aggressive stance. The supercar measures 5,030 mm (198 inches) in length, 2,400 mm (94.5 inches) in width, and 1,260 mm (49.6 inches) in height, although the roof height itself is just 1,100 mm (43.3 inches) due to the towering rear wing.

      As a finishing touch, the exterior is painted in Italian Red with Dark Gray and Purple highlights. Additionally, the supercar features a new set of shiny aftermarket alloy wheels sized 19 inches at the front and 20 inches at the rear.

      Diablo Power and Performance

      Beneath its wild exterior, The Beast maintains the Lamborghini Diablo’s mid-mounted 5.7-liter V12 engine coupled with a manual transmission. Value Progress has not disclosed the exact model year or variant of the donor vehicle, but depending on the version, it would have initially produced between 485 and 595 hp (362-444 kW / 485-603 PS). It’s clear that the Beast is not only about looks; it possesses the power to match.

      While it’s not specified if any chassis enhancements were made, Value Progress does mention a “first-class suspension” and boasts about the braking system’s capabilities. Regardless, the Beast is likely to be remembered more for its extravagant design than its performance. One can only hope that the Lamborghini sacrificed to create the Beast was not in good condition before the modifications.

      The Japan-built Diablo was presented at the Osaka Auto Messe 2025, where it captured a lot of attention. Value Progress has not indicated whether the supercar will be for sale, nor is it clear if it remains street legal following all the extensive modifications. However, given its striking presence, it’s difficult to envision it going unnoticed on public roads.