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1996 Lamborghini Diablo Roadster VT 5.7 (492 Hp)

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Key specs

Lamborghini Diablo Roadster 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999

What is the body type, Lamborghini Diablo Roadster?Roadster, 2 Doors, 2 Seats
What is the fuel economy, Lamborghini Diablo Roadster VT 5.7 (492 Hp)?19.2 l/100 km
12.25 US mpg
14.71 UK mpg
5.21 km/l
How fast is the car, 1996 Diablo Roadster VT 5.7 (492 Hp)?322 km/h | 200.08 mph
0-60 mph: 4 sec
How much power, Lamborghini Diablo Roadster 1996 VT 5.7 (492 Hp)?492 Hp, 580 Nm
427.79 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Lamborghini Diablo Roadster 1996 VT 5.7 (492 Hp)?5.7 l
5707 cm3
348.26 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1996 Lamborghini VT 5.7 (492 Hp)?12, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, Lamborghini Diablo Roadster Roadster 1996 VT 5.7 (492 Hp)?All wheel drive (4x4). Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives permanently the four wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1996 Lamborghini Diablo Roadster?4542 mm
178.82 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1996 Lamborghini Diablo Roadster?2040 mm
80.31 in.
What is the curb weight, 1996 Lamborghini Diablo Roadster VT 5.7 (492 Hp)?1625 kg
3582.51 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1996 Lamborghini Diablo Roadster VT 5.7 (492 Hp)?1890 kg
4166.74 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1996 Lamborghini Diablo Roadster?150 l
5.3 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1996 Lamborghini Diablo Roadster VT 5.7 (492 Hp)?5, manual transmission

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

General information
BrandLamborghini
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 typeRoadster
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
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 (4x4)
Number of gears and type of gearbox 5 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer
Rear suspension Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer
Front brakesVentilated discs, 325.12x33.02 mm
Rear brakesVentilated discs, 314.96x27.94 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 sizeFront wheel rims: 8.5J x 17
Rear wheel rims: 13J x 17