Last update on May 8. 2015 in Diablo.
Type
Diablo VT 6.0
Years built
2000 - 2001
Presentation
January 2000 - Detroit Auto Show
Type of car
Two door coupe, two seater berlinetta, horizontally hinged doors
Designed by
Original Diablo design by Marcello Gandini VT 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
1652 kg / 3643 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 tire size
235/35 ZR 18
Rear tire size
335/30 ZR 18
Type of tire
Pirelli P ZERO with asymmetric unidirectional tread
Front wheel
8,5x18 inch
Rear wheel
13x18 inch
Type of wheel
Single Cast OZ-Racing aluminum 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
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
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 consumption
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 or 61 Mph
2nd gear ratio
1.520:1 - Max speed 149 Km/h or 93 Mph
3rd gear ratio
1.120:1 - Max speed 202 Km/h or 125 Mph
4th gear ratio
0.880:1 - Max speed 256 Km/h or 159 Mph
5th gear ratio
0.680:1 - Max speed 335 Km/h or 208 Mph
Reverse gear ratio
2.120:1 - Max speed 107 Km/h or 66 Mph
Front differential
bevel gear type, limited slip 25% Ratio 1:2.81:1
Rear differential
bevel gear type, limited slip 45% Ratio : 1:2.41:1
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
The LamboCARS.com article written by Mark Smeyers on the Diablo VT 6.0 ...
The official press release from Automobili Lamborghini SpA on the Diablo VT 6.0