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Type :Lamborghini Diablo Roadster SV
Years built :1998 - 1999
Production :Only built on special request, only 5 or 6 were factory built. However a few US VT Roadster were modified into rear-wheel drive only, but these are not official Diablo SV Roadster models.
Chassisnr. :n.a.
Presentation :March 1998, Geneva Auto Show
Type of car :Two door barchetta, two seater berlinetta, horizontally hinged doors
Designed by :Marcello Gandini
Built by :Automobili Lamborghini SpA


Wheelbase :2650 mm(104 in)
Overall length :4470 mm (175.9 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 :1530 kg (3474 lbs)
Distribution :n.a.front / rear


Structure :Steel rectangular tube high strength alloy and composite carbon fiber.
Body :Aluminium alloy and hand layup composite materials with autoclave technology (cx : 0.31), rear spoiler was standard.
Suspension :Independent front & rear with parallelogram action unequal length wishbones, anti-roll bar and front anti-dive / anti-squat geometry. Electronic control, auto and manual system.
Brakes :All-wheel Brembo ventilated and perforated disc brakes with 4 calipers on the front brakes and 2 calipers on the rear ones, and an H-type hydraulic circuit, servo-assistance, a Kelsey Hays ABS was standard issue.
Front :355 x 32 mm
Rear :335 x 28 mm
Steering type :Power assisted mechanical rack and pinion.
Turning circle :13 m, 3.2 turns lock to lock.
Front tyre size :235/35 ZR 18
Rear tyre size :335/30 ZR 18
Type :Pirelli P ZERO with asymmetric unidirectional tread
Front rim size :8.5 x 18 inch
Rear rim size :13 x 18 inch
Type :Three-piece OZ-Racing aluminium light-alloy.


Type :V-12 60 degree, light-alloy block with pressed-in liners, mid mounted (longitudal), rear 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 :530 bhp at 7100 rpm
Max. torque :605 Nm. (445 lbs.ft.) at 5500 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 with a variable Valve Timing System was mounted.
Fuel type :Unleaded 95 R.O.N.
Fuel cons. :17.0 Lt./100Km
Lubrication :Dry sump


Type :Lamborghini five-speed + reverse manual all-synchromesh, with a traction control system with four settings. ZF final drive with limited-slip differential.
Clutch :Dry-single plate, hydraulically operated
Disc diameter :254 mm (10 in)
1st gear ratio :2.31:1Max. speed : 97.3 Km/h (60.4 Mph)
2nd gear ratio : 1.52:1Max. speed : 147.7 Km/h (92 Mph)
3rd gear ratio :1.12:1Max. speed : 200.2 Km/h (124 Mph)
4th gear ratio :0.88:1Max. speed : 254.8 Km/h (158 Mph)
5th gear ratio : 0.68:1Max. speed : 328 Km/h (204 Mph)
Rev. gear ratio :2.12:1Max. speed : 105.7 Km/h
Rear transfer ratio :1:1.59
Final drive ratio :1:2.41
Different differential ratio's were available on request, one to obtain a higher top speed and another to accelerate faster.


Top speed :323 Km/h (203 Mph)
  
0 - 100 Km/h :3.9 sec
Standing Km. :20.8 sec
  
Capacities : 
  
Fuel :100 Lt
Engine oil :13 Lt.
Cooling system :15 Lt.
Luggage :140 Lt.
  
Price :$ 265.000 (stated MSRP in 1998)
Current value :Still around $ 250,000 if you can locate one


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