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General

TypeDiablo SV Roadster
Years built1998 - 1999
Production6 units
Chassisnr.Only built on special request
PresentationMarch 1998 Geneva Auto Show
Type of carTwo door barchetta, two seater, horizontally hinged doors
Designed byMarcello Gandini
Built byAutomobili Lamborghini SpA
 

Dimensions

Wheelbase2560 mm / 100.61 in
Overall length4470 mm / 175.67 in
Overall width2040 mm / 80.17 in
Overall height1115 mm / 43.82 in
Front track1540 mm / 60.52 in
Rear track1640 mm / 64.45 in
Ground clear.140 mm / 5.5 in
Front overhang930 mm / 36.55 in
Rear overhang890 mm / 34.98 in
Weight1530 kg / 3374 lbs
 

Chassis

StructureSteel rectangular tube high strength alloy and composite carbon fiber.
BodyAluminium alloy and hand layup composite materials with autoclave technology (cx : 0.31)
SuspensionIndependent front & rear with parallelogram action unequal length wishbones, anti-roll bar and front anti-dive / anti-squat geometry. Electronic control, auto and manual system.
BrakesAll-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.
Front355 mm / 13.95 in
Rear332 mm / 13.05 in
Steering typePower assisted mechanical rack and pinion, 3.2 turns lock to lock.
Turning circle13 m / 43 ft
Front tyre size235/35 ZR 18
Rear tyre size335/30 ZR 18
TypePirelli P ZERO with asymmetric unidirectional tread
Front rim size8,5x18 inch
Rear rim size13x18 inch
TypeThree-piece OZ-Racing aluminium light-alloy.
Rear spoilerStandard
 

Engine

TypeV-12 60 degree, light-alloy block with pressed-in liners, mid mounted (longitudal), rear wheel drive.
DistributionDual overhead camshafts, chain drive, four valves/cylinder
Main Bearings7
Cyl.Capacity5707 cc / 348 ci
Bore & stroke87x80 mm
Compr. Ratio10,0:1
Max.power530 Bhp at 7100 rpm
Max.torque605 Nm at 5500 rpm
Cooling systemPressurized water cooling
IgnitionElectronic with integrated fuel injection
Emission contr.Three way catalytic convertors with oxygen sensors.
Plugsn.a.
Electr.system12 V
Alternator85/115 Amp
Fuel systemOriginal L.I.E. Lamborghini electronic sequential multi-point injection with a variable Valve Timing System was mounted.
Fuel typeUnleaded 95 R.O.N.
Fuel cons.17 Lit/100 Km
LubricationDry sump
 

Drivetrain

TypeLamborghini five-speed + reverse manual all-synchromesh, with a traction control system with four settings. ZF final drive with limited-slip differential.
ClutchDry-single plate, hydraulically operated
Disc diameter254 mm / 9.98 in
1st gear ratio2.310:1Max speed97 Km/h / 60 Mph
2nd gear ratio1.520:1Max speed148 Km/h / 92 Mph
3rd gear ratio1.120:1Max speed200 Km/h / 124 Mph
4th gear ratio0.880:1Max speed255 Km/h / 158 Mph
5th gear ratio0.680:1Max speed323 Km/h / 201 Mph
Rev. gear ratio2.120:1Max speed106 Km/h / 66 Mph
Final drive ratio2.410:1
 

Performance

Top speed323 Km/h / 201 Mph
0 - 100 Km/h3.90 sec.
Standing Km20.80 sec.
 

Capacities

Fuel100 Liter / 26 Gallon
Engine oil13 Liter / 3 Gallon
Cooling system15 Liter / 4 Gallon
Luggage140 Liter / 37 Gallon
 

Pricing

US MSRPUSD 265,000
Current value$ 115,000 - $ 175,000
 These cars are very rare and don't come on the market a lot, hence a rather high value
 

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The official Automobili Lamborghini SpA prototype for the Diablo SV Roadster edition ... A magnificent blue metallic Lamborghini Diablo SV Roadster, this is actually a rare RHD version. A very rare Lamborghini Diablo SV Roadster, only two were made with RHD, and one was crashed ... This RHD, blue metallic Diablo SV Roadster was the official show car for the 1998/99 Birmingham Motor Show. A very nice color combination on this blue metallic Diablo SV Roadster with a white/blue upholstery. White leather and blue alcantara completed with blue carpetting ... a very nice Diablo SV Roadster. Full frontal view of probably the only RHD 1999 Diablo SV Roadster left in the world ... Note the blue piping and accents on these white leather seats ... a very nice combination. The very rare RHD Diablo SV Roadster during the Birmingham Motor Show in the United Kingdom. Only 6 SV Roadster were officially made, with only two RHD versions. One of these RHD was lost in an accident.

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