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Specs of Lamborghini Diablo Roadster VT 5.7 (492 Hp) 4WD /1996, 1997, 1998/

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Key specs

Lamborghini Diablo Roadster VT 5.7 (492 Hp) 4WD /Roadster 1996 - 1998/

What is the body type of Lamborghini Diablo Roadster?
Roadster, 2 Doors, 2 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of Lamborghini Diablo Roadster VT 5.7 (492 Hp) 4WD?
19.2 l/100 km
12.3 US mpg
14.7 UK mpg
5.2 km/l
How fast is 1996 Diablo Roadster VT 5.7 (492 Hp) 4WD?
322 km/h | 200 mph
0-60 mph: 4 sec
What is the power output of Lamborghini Diablo Roadster 1996 VT 5.7 (492 Hp) 4WD?
492 Hp, 580 Nm
428 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Lamborghini Diablo Roadster 1996 VT 5.7 (492 Hp) 4WD?
5.7 l
5707 cm3
348.26 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1996 Lamborghini VT 5.7 (492 Hp) 4WD?
12, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of Lamborghini Diablo Roadster Roadster 1996 VT 5.7 (492 Hp) 4WD?
All wheel drive (4x4). Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives permanently the four wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1996 Lamborghini Diablo Roadster?
4542 mm
178.82 in.
What is the width of 1996 Lamborghini Diablo Roadster?
2040 mm
80.31 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1996 Lamborghini Diablo Roadster VT 5.7 (492 Hp) 4WD?
1625 kg
3583 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1996 Lamborghini Diablo Roadster VT 5.7 (492 Hp) 4WD?
1890 kg
4167 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1996 Lamborghini Diablo Roadster?
150 l
5.3 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1996 Lamborghini Diablo Roadster VT 5.7 (492 Hp) 4WD?
5, manual transmission

General information

Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
VT 5.7 (492 Hp) 4WD
Start of production
April, 1996
End of production
1998
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Roadster
Seats
2
Doors
2
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
26.1 l/100 km 9 US mpg
10.8 UK mpg
3.8 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
16.8 l/100 km 14 US mpg
16.8 UK mpg
6 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
19.2 l/100 km 12.3 US mpg
14.7 UK mpg
5.2 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph
4 sec
Maximum speed
322 km/h 200 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. 428 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
Engine oil specification
Coolant
15 l 15.85 US qt | 13.2 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1625 kg 3583 lbs.
Max. weight
1890 kg 4167 lbs.
Max load
265 kg 584 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, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Double wishbone, Anti-roll bar
Front brakes
Ventilated discs, 325.12x33.02 mm
Rear brakes
Ventilated discs, 314.96x27.94 mm
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tire size
Front wheel tires: 235/40 R17
Rear wheel tires: 335/35 R17
Wheel rim size
Front wheel rims: 8.5J x 17
Rear wheel rims: 13J x 17