Lamborghini Diablo Sports Car (1990-2001)

94% Neofiliac
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Product Overview

Lamborghini Diablo is a high-performance supercar in production from 1990 to 2001. It was available with a various tunes of two Lamborghini V12 engines that displaced 5.7 to 6.0 liters. Debuted with RWD, most Diablos were sold with AWD. The only transmission offered was a 5-speed manual.
Perhaps the most iconic sports car of the 1990s, the Diablo boasts an exceptionally bold exterior styling. With its scissor doors open, the Diablo found its way on posters in many children's bedrooms.
However, even with AWD, the vehicle is a handful to handle. Its wedge-like styling looks cool but is not particularly aerodynamic.
With a 15.2L/100km (15.5mpg) fuel "dis-economy", owners have to be prepared to pay for their "smiles-per-mile". Utility-minded owners will likely need to keep an alternative for hauling things around, as the tiny cargo space is almost surely insufficient.
Drivers who appreciate handling will be pleased to know that the Lamborghini Diablo comes with double-wishbone suspensions at all four corners. This provides the good cornering performance and durability.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 94% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Iconic Lamborghini V12
  • Iconic styling
  • Scissor doors
Cons
  • Very high fuel consumption
  • Very little cargo space
  • Hard to handle

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Specifications

Diablo GTDiablo VT 6.0Diablo GT2Diablo SE30Diablo SVDiablo VTDiablo VT 1999

Capacity

Cargo Capacity140 L / 4.9 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity15.0 L / 15.9 qt
Engine Oil Capacity15.0 L / 15.9 qt15.0 L / 15.9 qt17.0 L / 18.0 qt13.0 L / 13.7 qt13.0 L / 13.7 qt13.0 L / 13.7 qt
Fuel Capacity100.0 L / 26.4 gal
Passengers2
Payload405 kg / 893 lbs225 kg / 496 lbs320 kg / 705 lbs215 kg / 474 lbs270 kg / 595 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
Brakes | RearVentilated discs
Power SteeringHydraulic Steering
Suspension | FrontDouble-wishbone
Suspension | RearDouble-wishbone
Tire Size245/35 ZR18, 335/30 ZR18235/40 ZR18, 335/30ZR18235/35 ZR18, 335/30 ZR18245/40 ZR17, 335/35ZR17235/35 ZR18, 335/30 ZR18

Construction

Body Style2-door Coupe2-door CoupeCoupeCoupe2-door Coupe2-door Coupe2-door Coupe

Dimensions

Size | Height1115 mm / 43.9 in1105 mm / 43.5 in1115 mm / 43.9 in1105 mm / 43.5 in1115 mm / 43.9 in
Size | Length4430 mm / 174.4 in4470 mm / 176.0 in4470 mm / 176.0 in4460 mm / 175.6 in4470 mm / 176.0 in
Size | Width2040 mm / 80.3 in
Track Width | Front1650.0 mm / 65.0 in1610.0 mm / 63.4 in1540.0 mm / 60.6 in1540.0 mm / 60.6 in1540.0 mm / 60.6 in
Track Width | Rear1670.0 mm / 65.7 in1670.0 mm / 65.7 in1670.0 mm / 65.7 in1670.0 mm / 65.7 in1640.0 mm / 64.6 in1640.0 mm / 64.6 in1640.0 mm / 64.6 in
Weight1490.0 kg / 3284.9 lbs1625.0 kg / 3582.5 lbs1575.0 kg / 3472.3 lbs1625.0 kg / 3582.5 lbs1625.0 kg / 3582.5 lbs
Wheelbase2650 mm / 104.3 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h3.7 sec3.9 sec3.9 sec3.9 sec4.1 sec3.9 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph3.5 sec3.7 sec3.7 sec3.7 sec3.9 sec3.7 sec
Fuel Economy38.2 L/100km / 6.2 MPG (urban) | 17.5 L/100km / 13.4 MPG (highway)22.9 L/100km / 10.3 MPG (combined) | 37.9 L/100km / 6.2 MPG (urban) | 17.3 L/100km / 13.6 MPG (highway)37.9 L/100km / 6.2 MPG (urban) | 17.3 L/100km / 13.6 MPG (highway)15.2 L/100km / 15.5 MPG (combined) | 20.0 L/100km / 11.8 MPG (urban) | 13.3 L/100km / 17.7 MPG (highway)
Top Speed338.0 km/h / 210.0 mph330.0 km/h / 205.1 mph320.0 km/h / 198.8 mph325.0 km/h / 201.9 mph335.0 km/h / 208.2 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutMid-engine (transverse), Rear-wheel driveMid-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel driveMid-engine (transverse), Rear-wheel driveMid-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel driveMid-engine (transverse), All-wheel drive
EngineL 522
Engine | Bore87.0 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Compression Ratio10.7:110.7:110.7:110.7:110.0:110.0:110.0:1
Engine | Displacement6.0 L / 365.7 cu-in / 5992.0 cc6.0 L / 365.7 cu-in / 5992.0 cc6.0 L / 365.7 cu-in / 5992.0 cc6.0 L / 365.7 cu-in / 5992.0 cc6.0 L / 365.7 cu-in / 5992.0 cc5.7 L / 348.3 cu-in / 5707.0 cc6.0 L / 365.7 cu-in / 5992.0 cc
Engine | Power575.0 hp / 428.8 kW @ 7300 rpm550.0 hp / 410.1 kW @ 7100 rpm640.0 hp / 477.2 kW525.0 hp / 391.5 kW530.0 hp / 395.2 kW @ 7100 rpm492.0 hp / 366.9 kW @ 6800 rpm530.0 hp / 395.2 kW @ 7100 rpm
Engine | Specific Output96.0 hp/L / 1.6 hp/cu-in91.8 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in88.5 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in86.2 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in88.5 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke84.0 mm / 3.3 in84.0 mm / 3.3 in84.0 mm / 3.3 in84.0 mm / 3.3 in80.0 mm / 3.1 in80.0 mm / 3.1 in
Engine | Torque630 Nm / 464.7 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm620 Nm / 457.3 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm605 Nm / 446.2 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm580 Nm / 427.8 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm620 Nm / 457.3 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm
Engine | TypeNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V12 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V12 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated petrol engineNaturally-aspirated petrol engineNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V12 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V12 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V12 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears5-speed
Transmission | TypeManual

Production

Availability1998 ~ 19991991 ~ 20011998 ~ 20061993 ~ 19951999 ~ 20001990 ~ 19981998 ~ 2001

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