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| General Information - Dimensions - Chassis - Engine - Drivetrain - Performance |
The Lamborghini Diablo VT Roadster 1999, full specification list.
| Type : | Lamborghini Diablo VT Roadster MY 1999 |
| Years built : | October 1998 - February 2000 |
| Production : | probably a little over 100 |
| Chassisnr. : | n.a. |
| Presentation : | Paris Mondial de l'Automobile in October 1998 |
| Type of car : | Two door, two seater open car, horizontally hinged doors |
| Designed by : | Marcello Gandini |
| Built by : | Automobili Lamborghini Spa |
| Wheelbase : | 2650 mm(104 in) |
| Overall length : | 4470 mm (176 in) |
| Overall width : | 2040 mm (80.3 in) |
| Overall height : | 1115 mm (43.9 in) |
| Front track : | 1540 mm (60.6 in) |
| Rear track : | 1640 mm (64.6 in) |
| Ground clear. : | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Front overhang : | 930 mm (36.6 in) |
| Rear overhang : | 890 mm (35 in) |
| Weight : | 1625 kg (3582 lbs) |
| Distribution : | 43/57 % Front / Rear |
| Structure : | Steel rectangular tubes in high strength alloy and carbon fibre composite panels. |
| Body : | Alluminium alloy and hand layup composite materials with autoclave technology (cx : 0.31) |
| rear spoiler optionally available | |
| Suspension : | Independent front & rear with parallelogram action unequal length wishbones, anti-roll bar and front anti-dive / anti-squat geometry. Electronic shock absorber system, automatic and manual system. |
| Brakes : | All-wheel Brembo ventilated and perforated disc brakes with aluminium alloy four cylinder calipers and an H-type hydraulic circuit, servo-assistance and a Kelsey Hays ABS |
| Front : | 355 x 32 mm |
| Rear : | 335 x 32 mm |
| Steering type : | Power assisted mechanical rack and pinion |
| Turning circle : | 12.55 m, 3.2 turns lock to lock |
| Front tyre size : | 235/35 ZR 18 |
| Rear tyre size : | 335/35 ZR 18 |
| Type : | Pirelli P ZERO with asymmetric unidirectional tread |
| Front rim size : | 8.5x18 inch |
| Rear rim size : | 13x18 inch |
| Type : | Three-piece OZ-Racing aluminium light-alloy |
| Type : | V-12 60 degree, light-alloy block mid mounted (longitudal), Viscous Traction four wheel drive |
| Distribution : | Dual overhead camshafts, chain drive, four valves/cylinder, intake variable valve timing, electronically controlled |
| Main bearings : | 7 |
| Cyl. Capacity : | 5707 cc (349 cu) |
| Bore & stroke : | 87 x 80 mm |
| Compr. ratio : | 10.0:1 |
| Max. power : | 530 bhp at 7100 rpm |
| Max. torque : | 605 Nm (445 lbs.ft.) at 5500 rpm |
| Cooling system : | Pressurized water cooling with two radiators and one oil cooler |
| Emission contr.: | Dual, three way catalytic convertors with Lambda oxygen sensors |
| Ignition : | Electronic with integrated fuel injection |
| Plugs : | n.a. |
| Electr. system : | 12 V |
| Alternator : | 85/115 Amp |
| Fuel system : | Integrated L.I.E. Lamborghini electronic sequential phased multi-point injection with a variable Valve Timing System |
| Fuel type : | Premium unleaded 95 R.O.N. |
| Fuel cons. : | 16.0 Lt./100Km |
| Lubrication : | Dry sump |
| Type : | Lamborghini five-speed + reverse manual all-synchromesh | ||
| ZF final drive with limited-slip differential | |||
| Clutch : | Dry-single plate, hydraulically operated | ||
| Disc diameter : | 10 inch | ||
| 1st gear ratio : | 2.31:1 | Max. speed : | 98.2 Km/h |
| 2nd gear ratio : | 1.52:1 | Max. speed : | 149.1 Km/h |
| 3rd gear ratio : | 1.12:1 | Max. speed : | 202 Km/h |
| 4th gear ratio : | 0.88:1 | Max. speed : | 255.6 Km/h |
| 5th gear ratio : | 0.68:1 | Max. speed : | 335 Km/h |
| Rev. gear ratio : | 2.12:1 | Max. speed : | 106.8 Km/h |
| Front transfer ratio : | 1:0.81 | ||
| Rear transfer ratio: | 1:1.619 | ||
| Front differential type : | bevel gear type, limited slip 25% | ||
| ratio : | 1:2.81 | ||
| Rear differential type : | bevel gear type, limited slip 45% | ||
| ratio : | 1:2.41 | ||
| Central differential : | Viscous coupling | ||
| Top speed : | 335 Km/h (210 Mph) |
| 0 - 100 Km/h : | 3.95 sec |
| Standing Km. : | 20.3 sec |
| Capacities : | |
| Fuel : | 100 Lt |
| Engine oil : | 13 Lt. |
| Cooling system : | 15 Lt. |
| Luggage : | 140 Lt |
| Price : | 1999 MSRP was $ 286.300 |
| Current value : | US $ 197.800 - 219.700, based on sales in 2003 |
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