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Type :Lamborghini Diablo VT MY 1999
Years built :October 1998 - January 2000
Production :n.a.
Chassisnr. :n.a.
Presentation :October 1998, Paris Auto Show
Type of car :Two door coupe, two seater berlinetta, horizontally hinged doors
Designed by :Marcello Gandini
Built by :Automobili Lamborghini SpA


Wheelbase :2650 mm(104 in)
Overall length :4470 mm (176.1 in)
Overall width :2040 mm (80.3 in)
Overall height :1105 mm (43.5 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 :880 mm (34.6 in)
Weight :1625 kg (3582 lbs)
Distribution :43 / 57 %front / rear
 
Interior dimensions :
 
Head room :932 mm (36.7 in)
Leg room :1024 mm (40.3 in)
Shoulder room :1510 mm (59.4 in)
Hip room :800 mm (31.5 in)


Structure :Steel rectangular tube high strength alloy and composite carbon fiber.
Body :Aluminum 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 with automatic and manual control system.
Brakes :All-wheel Brembo ventilated and perforated disc brakes with aluminium alloy four cylinder calipers. An H-type hydraulic circuit, servo-assistance and a Kelsey Hays / Lucas derivered ABS were standard issue.
Front :365 x 32 mm
Rear :335 x 32 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 :335/35 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 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 :530 bhp at 7100 rpm
Max. torque :605 Nm (445 lbs.ft., 61.7 kgm) at 5500 rpm
Cooling system:Pressurized water cooling with two radiator and one oil cooler.
Emission contr.:Three way catalytic convertors with oxygen sensors
Ignition :Electronic with integrated 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 :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 :254 mm (10 in)
1st gear ratio :2.31:1Max. speed : 98.2 Km/h (61 Mph)
2nd gear ratio : 1.52:1Max. speed : 149.1 Km/h (93 Mph)
3rd gear ratio :1.12:1Max. speed : 202 Km/h (125.5 Mph)
4th gear ratio :0.88:1Max. speed : 255.6 Km/h (159 Mph)
5th gear ratio : 0.68:1Max. speed : 335 Km/h (208 Mph)
Rev. gear ratio :2.12:1Max. 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 type :Viscous coupling


Top speed :335 Km/h (208 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 :$ 248.700 ( US MSRP in 1994)
Current value :US $ 165.000 - 191.600, based on sales in 2003


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