
| Type | Diablo VT 6.0 Special Edition |
| Years built | 2001 |
| Production | 42 units |
| Presentation | March 2001 Geneva Auto Show |
| Type of car | Two door coupé, two seater berlinetta, horizontally hinged door |
| Designed by | Original Diablo design by Marcello Gandini 6.0 redesign by Luc Donckerwolcke |
| Built by | Automobili Lamborghini SpA |
| Wheelbase | 2650 mm / 104.15 in |
| Overall length | 4470 mm / 175.67 in |
| Overall width | 2040 mm / 80.17 in |
| Overall height | 1105 mm / 43.43 in |
| Front track | 1610 mm / 63.27 in |
| Rear track | 1670 mm / 65.63 in |
| Ground clear. | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
| Front overhang | 930 mm / 36.55 in |
| Rear overhang | 880 mm / 34.58 in |
| Weight | 1625 kg / 3583 lbs |
| Distribution | 41/59% 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) |
| Suspension | Independent front & rear double wishbones, coil springs. 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 self-ventilated and perforated disc brakes with aluminium alloy four cylinder calipers. An H-type hydraulic circuit, servo-assistance and a Kelsey Hays / Lucas Varity ABS were standard issue. |
| Front | 365 mm / 14.34 in |
| Rear | 335 mm / 13.17 in |
| Steering type | Power assisted mechanical rack and pinion, 3.2 turns lock to lock. |
| Turning circle | 13 m / 43 ft |
| 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 | 8,5x18 inch |
| Rear rim size | 13x18 inch |
| Type | Single Cast OZ-Racing aluminium light-alloy |
| Rear spoiler | Optional |
| Type | V-12 60 degree, light-alloy block with pressed-in liners, mid mounted (longitudal), Viscous Traction four wheel drive |
| Distribution | Dual overhead camshafts, chain drive, four valves/cylinder |
| Main Bearings | 7 |
| Cyl.Capacity | 5992 cc / 366 ci |
| Bore & stroke | 87x84 mm |
| Intake system | Electronic controlled intake variable Valve Timing System |
| Compr. Ratio | 10.7:1 |
| Max.power | 550 Bhp at 7100 rpm |
| Max.torque | 620 Nm at 5500 rpm |
| Cooling system | pressurized water cooling (1.2 bar), thermostatic valve, with 2 radiators 'in parallel', electric fans and a front mounted oil cooler |
| Ignition | Electronic static with individual coils and integrated fuel injection |
| Emission contr. | Three way catalytic convertors with oxygen sensors |
| Plugs | n.a. |
| Electr.system | 12 V |
| Alternator | 14 V, 115 A |
| Fuel system | Speed density, original L.I.E. Lamborghini electronic sequential phased multipoint injection |
| Fuel type | Premium unleaded 95 R.O.N. |
| Fuel cons. | 16 Lit/100 Km |
| Lubrication | Gear type pump |
| 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 / 9.98 in | ||
| 1st gear ratio | 2.310:1 | Max speed | 98 Km/h / 61 Mph |
| 2nd gear ratio | 1.520:1 | Max speed | 149 Km/h / 93 Mph |
| 3rd gear ratio | 1.120:1 | Max speed | 202 Km/h / 125 Mph |
| 4th gear ratio | 0.880:1 | Max speed | 256 Km/h / 159 Mph |
| 5th gear ratio | 0.680:1 | Max speed | 335 Km/h / 208 Mph |
| Rev. gear ratio | 2.120:1 | Max speed | 107 Km/h / 66 Mph |
| Rear differential | bevel gear type, limited slip 45% Ratio : 1:2.41 | ||
| Front differential | bevel gear type, limited slip 25% Ratio 1:2.81 | ||
| Top speed | 335 Km/h / 208 Mph |
| 0 - 100 Km/h | 3.95 sec. |
| Standing Km | 20.50 sec. |
| Fuel | 100 Liter / 26 Gallon |
| Engine oil | 13 Liter / 3 Gallon |
| Cooling system | 15 Liter / 4 Gallon |
| Luggage | 140 Liter / 37 Gallon |
| European MSRP | 218,500 € (2001) |
| US MSRP | USD 275,000 |
| Current value | $ 120,900 - $ 174,000 |
| Limited edition, so could be hard to find and prices are a bit higher compared to the normal Diablo VT 6.0 | |
Diablo VT 6.0 Special Edition
October 20. 2010
Extras :
The LamboCARS.com story
The official press release
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