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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 :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, active suspension with automatic and manual control.
Brakes :All-wheel Brembo ventilated disc brakes with an H-type hydraulic circuit and servo-assistance.
Front :330 x 32 mm (13 x 1.2 in) with 4 calipers
Rear :310 x 28 mm (12.2 x 1.1 in) with 2 calipers
Steering type :Power assisted mechanical rack and pinion
Turning circle :12.55 m (41.18 Ft), 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 :8.5 x 17 inch
Rear rim size :13 x 17 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 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 : 97.3 Km/h (60.5 Mph)
2nd gear ratio : 1.52:1Max. speed : 147.7 Km/h (91.8 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 (158.4 Mph)
5th gear ratio : 0.68:1Max. speed : 325 Km/h (202 Mph)
Rev. gear ratio :2.12:1Max. 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 type :Viscous coupling


Top speed :328 Km/h (203 Mph)
  
0 - 100 Km/h :4.09 sec
Standing Km. :20.7 sec
  
Capacities : 
  
Fuel :100 Lt
Engine oil :13 Lt.
Cooling system :15 Lt.
Luggage :140 Lt.
  
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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