Lamborghini Diablo SV Roadster – Specs & Performance

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Lamborghini Diablo Sv Roadster Specs & Performance

General

Type Diablo SV Roadster
Years built 1998 – 1999
Production 6 units
Chassisnr. Only built on special request
Presentation March 1998 Geneva Auto Show
Type of car Two door barchetta, two seater, horizontally hinged doors
Designed by Marcello Gandini
Built by Automobili Lamborghini SpA

Dimensions

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 1530 kg / 3374 lbs

Chassis

Structure Steel rectangular tube high strength alloy and composite carbon fiber.
Body Aluminium 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 control, auto and manual system.
Brakes All-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.
Front 355 mm / 13.95 in
Rear 332 mm / 13.05 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 8,5×18 inch
Rear wheel 13×18 inch
Type of wheel Three-piece OZ-Racing aluminium light-alloy.
Rear spoiler Standard

Engine

Type V-12 60 degree, light-alloy block with pressed-in liners, 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 530 Bhp at 7100 rpm
Max. torque 605 Nm at 5500 rpm
Cooling system Pressurized water cooling
Ignition Electronic with integrated fuel injection
Fuel consumption 17 Lit/100 Km
Emission contr. Three way catalytic convertors with oxygen sensors.
Alternator 85/115 Amp
Fuel system Original L.I.E. Lamborghini electronic sequential multi-point injection with a variable Valve Timing System was mounted.
Fuel type Unleaded 95 R.O.N.
Lubrication Dry sump
Electr. system 12 V

Drivetrain

Type Lamborghini five-speed + reverse manual all-synchromesh, with a traction control system with four settings. 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 333 Km/h or 207 Mph
Reverse gear ratio 2.120:1 – Max speed 102 Km/h or 63 Mph
Final drive ratio 2.410:1

Performance

Top speed 323 Km/h / 201 Mph
0 – 100 Km/h 3.90 sec.
Standing Km 20.80 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 265,000
Current value $ 175,000 – $ 245,000
These cars are very rare and don’t come on the market a lot, hence a rather high value