Specifications: Lamborghini Diablo Roadster VT 5.7 (492 Hp) 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999

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Lamborghini Diablo Roadster VT 5.7 (492 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand Lamborghini
Model Diablo
Generation Diablo Roadster
Modification (Engine) VT 5.7 (492 Hp)
Start of production April, 1996 year
End of production September, 1999 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Roadster
Seats 2
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 26.1 l/100 km
9.01 US mpg
10.82 UK mpg
3.83 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 16.8 l/100 km
14 US mpg
16.81 UK mpg
5.95 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 19.2 l/100 km
12.25 US mpg
14.71 UK mpg
5.21 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph 4 sec
Maximum speed 322 km/h
200.08 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 3.3 kg/Hp, 302.8 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 2.8 kg/Nm, 356.9 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 492 Hp @ 7000 rpm.
Power per litre 86.2 Hp/l
Torque 580 Nm @ 5200 rpm.
427.79 lb.-ft. @ 5200 rpm.
Engine layout Middle, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code L 522
Engine displacement 5707 cm3
348.26 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 12
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 87.12 mm
3.43 in.
Piston Stroke 80.01 mm
3.15 in.
Compression ratio 10:1
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain DOHC
Engine oil capacity 14 l
14.79 US qt | 12.32 UK qt
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Coolant 15 l
15.85 US qt | 13.2 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1625 kg
3582.51 lbs.
Max. weight 1890 kg
4166.74 lbs.
Max load 265 kg
584.22 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 150 l
5.3 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 98 l
25.89 US gal | 21.56 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4542 mm
178.82 in.
Width 2040 mm
80.31 in.
Height 1133 mm
44.61 in.
Wheelbase 2649 mm
104.29 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 140 mm
5.51 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 13 m
42.65 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives permanently the four wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel All wheel drive (4×4)
Number of gears and type of gearbox 5 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer
Rear suspension Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer
Front brakes Ventilated discs, 325.12×33.02 mm
Rear brakes Ventilated discs, 314.96×27.94 mm
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size Front wheel tires: 235/40 R17
Rear wheel tires: 335/35 R17
Wheel rims size Front wheel rims: 8.5J x 17
Rear wheel rims: 13J x 17

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