Last update on October 20. 2010 in Diablo.
Type
Diablo VT Roadster
Years built
December 1995 - October 1998
Production
200 units
Chassisnr.
estimated at about 200
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 / 104.15 in
Overall length
4470 mm / 175.67 in
Overall width
2040 mm / 80.17 in
Overall height
1115 mm / 43.82 in
Front track
1540 mm / 60.52 in
Rear track
1640 mm / 64.45 in
Ground clear.
140 mm / 5.5 in
Front overhang
930 mm / 36.55 in
Rear overhang
890 mm / 34.98 in
Weight
1625 kg / 3583 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)
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 mm / 12.97 in
Rear
310 mm / 12.18 in
Steering type
Power assisted mechanical rack and pinion, 3.2 turns lock to lock.
Turning circle
12.55 m / 41 ft
Front tire size
235/40 ZR 17
Rear tire size
335/35 ZR 17
Type of tire
Pirelli P ZERO with asymmetric unidirectional tread
Front wheel
8,5x17 inch
Rear wheel
13x17 inch
Type of wheel
Three-piece OZ-Racing aluminum light-alloy
Rear spoiler
Optional
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 / 348 ci
Bore & stroke
87x80 mm
Compr. Ratio
10.0
Max. power
492 Bhp at 7000 rpm
Max. torque
580 Nm at 5200 rpm
Cooling system
Pressurized water cooling
Ignition
Electronic with integrated injection
Emission contr.
Three way catalytic convertors with oxygen sensors
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 consumption
16 Lit/100 Km
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 / 9.98 in
1st gear ratio
2.310:1 - Max speed 97 Km/h or 60 Mph
2nd gear ratio
1.520:1 - Max speed 148 Km/h or 92 Mph
3rd gear ratio
1.120:1 - Max speed 200 Km/h or 124 Mph
4th gear ratio
0.880:1 - Max speed 255 Km/h or 158 Mph
5th gear ratio
0.680:1 - Max speed 325 Km/h or 202 Mph
Reverse gear ratio
2.120:1 - Max speed 106 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
328 Km/h / 204 Mph
0 - 100 Km/h
4.09 sec.
Standing Km
20.70 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 Roadster ...