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The Lamborghini Diablo VT Roadster, full specification list.
| Type : | Lamborghini Diablo VT Roadster |
| Years built : | December 1995 - October 1998 |
| Production : | estimated at about 200 |
| Chassisnr. : | n.a. |
| Presentation : | December 1995, Bologna Auto Show |
| 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 : | 47/53 % Front / Rear |
| Structure : | Steel rectangular tube high strength alloy and composite carbon fiber. |
| 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, active suspension with automatic and manual control. |
| Brakes : |
All-wheel Brembo ventilated disc brakes with 4 calipers on the front brakes and 2 calipers on the rear ones, and an H-type hydraulic circuit, servo-assistance |
| Front : | 330 x 32 mm |
| Rear : | 310 x 28 mm |
| Steering type : | Power assisted mechanical rack and pinion |
| Turning circle : | 12.55 m, 3.2 turns lock to lock |
| Front tyre size : | 235/40 ZR 17 |
| Rear tyre size : | 335/35 ZR 17 |
| Type : | Pirelli P ZERO with asymmetric unidirectional tread |
| Front rim size : | 8.5x17 inch |
| Rear rim size : | 13x17 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 |
| Main bearings : | 7 |
| Cyl. Capacity : | 5707 cc (349 cu) |
| Bore & stroke : | 87 x 80 mm |
| Compr. ratio : | 10.0:1 |
| Max. power : | 492 bhp at 7000 rpm |
| Max. torque : | 580 Nm (428 lbs.ft.) at 5200 rpm |
| Cooling system : | Pressurized water cooling |
| Emission contr.: | Three way catalytic convertors with oxygen sensors |
| Ignition : | Electronic with integrated fuel injection |
| Plugs : | n.a. |
| Electr. system : | 12 V |
| Alternator : | 85/115 Amp |
| Fuel system : | Original L.I.E. Lamborghini electronic sequential multi-point injection |
| 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 : | 97.3 Km/h (60.5 Mph) |
| 2nd gear ratio : | 1.52:1 | Max. speed : | 147.7 Km/h (91.8 Mph) |
| 3rd gear ratio : | 1.12:1 | Max. speed : | 200.2 Km/h (124 Mph) |
| 4th gear ratio : | 0.88:1 | Max. speed : | 254.8 Km/h (158.4 Mph) |
| 5th gear ratio : | 0.68:1 | Max. speed : | 325 Km/h (202 Mph) |
| Rev. gear ratio : | 2.12:1 | Max. speed : | 105.7 Km/h (65.7 Mph) |
| Front transfer ratio : | 1:0.81 |
| Rear transfer ratio: | 1:1.59 |
| 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 : | 328 Km/h (203 Mph) |
| 0 - 100 Km/h : | 4.09 sec |
| Standing Km. : | 20.7 sec |
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| Fuel : | 100 Lt |
| Engine oil : | 13 Lt. |
| Cooling system : | 15 Lt. |
| Luggage : | 140 Lt |
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| Price : | 1998 MSRP was $ 275,000 |
| Current value : | $ 136,500 (1996 model) to $ 192,200 (1998 model),
based on sales in 2003 |
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