Lamborghini Diablo (MY 1990) – Specs & Performance

Lamborghini diablo 1990

Lamborghini Diablo (MY 1990) – Specs & Performance

General

Type Diablo
Years built 1990 – 1998
Production 900 units
Chassisnr. January 21; Hotel de Paris, Monte Carlo, Lamborghini day 2
Presentation March 1698 Geneva Auto Show
Type of car Two door coupe, two seater berlinetta, horizontally hinged doors
Designed by Marcello Gandini
Built by Automobili Lamborghini SpA

Dimensions

Wheelbase 2650 mm / 104.15 in
Overall length 4460 mm / 175.28 in
Overall width 2040 mm / 80.17 in
Overall height 1105 mm / 43.43 in
Front track 1540 mm / 60.52 in
Rear track 1640 mm / 64.45 in
Ground clear 115 mm / 4.52 in
Front overhang 930 mm / 36.55 in
Rear overhang 880 mm / 34.58 in
Weight 1576 kg / 3475 lbs
Distribution 41/59 % front / rear

Chassis

Structure High-resistance steel alloy and carbon fiber.
Body Aluminum alloy and hand layup composite materials (cx : 0.31)
Suspension Independent front & rear with parallelogram action unequal length wishbones, anti-roll bar and front anti-dive / anti-squat geometry.
Brakes All-wheel Brembo ventilated disc brakes with 4 calipers on the front and 2 calipers on the rear ones, with an H-type hydraulic circuit, and servo-assistance.
Front 330 mm / 12.97 in
Rear 284 mm / 11.16 in
Steering type Unassisted mechanical rack and pinion.
Turning circle 12.55 m / 41 ft
Front tire size 245/40 ZR 17
Rear tire size 335/35 ZR 17
Type of tire Pirelli P ZERO with asymmetric unidirectional tread
Front wheel 8,5×17 inch
Rear wheel 13×17 inch
Type of wheel Three-piece OZ-Racing aluminum light-alloy
Rear spoiler Not at first, but later an option

Engine

Type V-12 60 degree, light-alloy block, mid mounted (longitudal), rear wheel drive
Distribution Dual overhead camshafts, chain drive, four valves/cylinder
Main Bearings 7
Cyl. Capacity 5707 cc / 348 ci
Bore & stroke 87×80 mm
Compr. Ratio 10.0
Max. power 492 Bhp at 7000 rpm
Max. torque 580 Nm at 5200 rpm
Cooling system Pressurized circuit
Ignition Electronic with integrated injection
Ignition Electronic with integrated fuel injection
Emission contr. Three way catalytic convertors with lambda feedback
Alternator 85/115 Amp
Fuel system Original L.I.E. Lamborghini electronic sequential multi-point injection
Fuel type Unleaded 95 R.O.N.
Lubrication Dry sump
Electr. system 12 V
Fuel consumption 16 Lit/100 Km

Drivetrain

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
Final drive ratio bevel gear type, limited slip 45% Ratio : 1:2.41:1

Performance

Top speed 328 Km/h / 204 Mph
0 – 100 Km/h 4.09 sec.
Standing Km 20.70 sec.

Capacities

Fuel 100 Liter / 26 Gallon
Engine oil 13 Liter / 3 Gallon
Cooling system 15 Liter / 4 Gallon
Luggage 140 Liter / 37 Gallon

Pricing

US MSRP USD 239,000
Current value $ 50,600 – $ 96,800
There is a difference in price between a pre-1993 Diablo and a post-1993 model, the latter one will be more expensive.