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1999 Lamborghini Diablo VT

The second generation VT coupé received the same cosmetic and mechanical upgrades as the SV model, including the open headlamps, restyled interior, 529 hp V12 engine, and ABS; little else was changed from the previous generation.

 

Fixed headlights were new for the 1999 model VT VT stands for the viscous traction 4wd system.

In Detail

submitted by Richard Owen
price $ $248 000 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 390.0 kw / 523.0 bhp @ 7100 rpm
specific output 91.64 bhp per litre
bhp/weight bhp per tonne
torque 605.0 nm / 446.2 ft lbs @ 5500 rpm
body / frame Aluminum Alloy & Composite Panels
driven wheels Mid Engine / 4WD with Viscous Traction
front tires F 235/35ZR-18
rear tires R 335/30ZR-18
front brakes Vented Discs
f brake size x 355 mm / x 14.0 in
rear brakes Vented Discs
r brake size x 335 mm / x 13.2 in
front wheels F 45.7 x 43.2 cm / 18.0 x 17.0 in
rear wheels R 45.7 x 66.0 cm / 18.0 x 26.0 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 1640 mm / 64.6 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 ~338.0 kph / 210 mph
0 – 60 mph ~3.95 seconds