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Type :Lamborghini Diablo VT-R Roadster
Years built :1997
Production :1 (rumours state a second car was later converted from a standard Roadster).
Chassisnr. :n.a.
Presentation :n.a.
Type of car :Two door convertible, single seater racecar, horizontally hinged doors.
Designed by :Marcello Gandini
Built by :Automobili Lamborghini SpA


Wheelbase :2650 mm(104 in)
Overall length :4510 mm (177,6 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. :110 mm (4.3 in)
Front overhang :930 mm (36.6 in)
Rear overhang :890 mm (35 in)
Weight :1430 kg (3152 lbs)
Distribution :44 / 56 % front / rear


Structure :High-resistance steel alloy and 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.
Brakes :All-wheel Brembo perforated and ventilated racing disc brakes.
Front :355 x 32 mm
Rear :335 x 28 mm
Steering type :Unassisted mechanical rack and pinion.
Turning circle :n.a.
Front tyre size :235/615 18
Rear tyre size :330/675 18
Type :Dunlop racing slicks
Front rim size :8.5 x 18 inch
Rear rim size :13 x 18 inch
Type :Single-piece hollow spoke cast magnesium.


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 :540 bhp at 7100 rpm
Max. torque :61 kgm. at 5800 rpm
Ignition :Static Electronic Lamborghini LEI with integrated injection
Plugs :n.a.
Electr. system :12 V
Alternator :n.a.
Fuel system :Original L.I.E. Lamborghini electronic 'Speed Density' sequential multi-point injection.
Fuel type :Unleaded 95 R.O.N.
Fuel cons. :n.a.
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 : 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 :n.a.
Final drive ratio :2.529:1.


Top speed :335 Km/h (208 Mph)
  
0 - 100 Km/h :n.a.
Standing Km. :n.a.
  
Capacities : 
  
Fuel :100 Lt
Engine oil :13 Lt.
Cooling system :n.a.
Luggage :n.a.
  
Price :No MSRP was stated for this car
Current value :Still around $ 250,000 if you can locate this unique car.


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