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1996 Lamborghini Diablo VT Roadster

The Diablo VT Roadster was introduced in 1995 and had a targa top. Besides the roof, the roadster’s body was altered from the fixed-top VT model in a number of ways. The front bumper was revised, replacing the quad rectangular driving lamps with two rectangular and two round units. The brake cooling ducts were moved inboard of the driving lamps and changed to a straked design, while the rear ducts featured the vertical painted design seen on the SE30.

VT Stands for the viscous traction 4wd system.

In Detail

submitted by Richard Owen
price $ $275 000 USD
engine V12
valvetrain DOHC 4 Valves / Cyl
displacement 5707 cc / 348.3 in³
bore 87.0 mm / 3.43 in
stroke 80.0 mm / 3.15 in
compression 10.0:1
power 366.9 kw / 492.0 bhp @ 7000 rpm
specific output 86.21 bhp per litre
bhp/weight bhp per tonne
torque 580.0 nm / 427.8 ft lbs @ 5200 rpm
body / frame Aluminum Alloy & Composite Materials
driven wheels Mid Engine / 4WD with Viscous Traction
front tires F 235/40ZR-17
rear tires R 335/35ZR-17
front brakes Vented Discs w/Vacuum Assist
f brake size x 330 mm / x 13.0 in
rear brakes Vented Discs w/Vacuum Assist
r brake size x 310 mm / x 12.2 in
front wheels F 43.2 x 21.6 cm / 17.0 x 8.5 in
rear wheels R 43.2 x 33.0 cm / 17.0 x 13.0 in
steering Rack & Pinion w/Power Assist
curb weight 1625 kg / 3583 lbs
wheelbase 2650 mm / 104.3 in
front track 1540 mm / 60.6 in
rear track 1540 mm / 60.6 in
length 4470 mm / 176.0 in
width 2040 mm / 80.3 in
height 1105 mm / 43.5 in
transmission 5-Speed Manual
gear ratios 2.31:1, 1.52:1, 1.12:1, 0.88:1, 0.68:1, :1
final drive Front 2.81:1
top speed ~326.7 kph / 203.0 mph
0 – 60 mph ~4.0 seconds