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Lamborghini Diablo Roadster

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1 versions · 1 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
VT 5.7 (492 KM) Selected Gasoline 492 KM 1996–1999

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VT 5.7 (492 KM)

Gasoline · 1996–1999

Engine power
492 KM
Torque
580 Nm
Engine displacement
5,707 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Maximum speed
322 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Lamborghini
Model
Diablo
Version
Diablo Roadster
Engine
VT 5.7 (492 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1996
End of production
1999
Body type
Roadster
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
322 km/h
Acceleration 0-60 mph
4 mph
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
26.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
16.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
19.2 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
L522
Engine position
Mid-engine, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
5707 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
12
Cylinder bore
87.12 mm
Piston stroke
80.01 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
14 l
Coolant capacity
15 l
Power
492 KM @ 7000 obr./min
Torque
580 Nm @ 5200 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
98 l
Minimum trunk capacity
150 l
Curb weight
1625 kg
Gross weight
1890 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4542 mm
Width
2040 mm
Height
1133 mm
Wheelbase
2649 mm
Ground clearance
140 mm
Turning circle
13 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
All-wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Double wishbone, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Double wishbone, Anti-roll bar
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Front brake disc/drum diameter
325 mm
Front brake disc thickness
33 mm
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brake disc/drum diameter
314 mm
Rear brake disc thickness
27 mm
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
335/35 R17;235/40 R17
Rim size
13J x 17;8.5J x 17
ABS
no