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Diablo VT 6.0 |
Last updated May 11, 2001 |
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Diablo VT 6.0 (260 built for 2000-2001)
BODY The Lamborghini Diablo 6.0 features both new technology and new design. Based on the high level know-how reached by Lamborghini's composite material department, most of the body parts are now made of carbon fibre except for the roof and doors which are steel and aluminum respectively. The new-design front bumper integrates air intakefor the brakes, as well as new head lamps. New design front and rear fenders match the wider track and the imnproved water radiator air intakes. A rear spoiler is available, as an option, for high level sports driving. INTERIOR Newly designed interior incorporating carbon fibre technology. All the components such as seats, streering wheel, dashboard, central tunnel, switch panels, door panels, aim at combining a sports style with elegance and comfort. The dirver's seat has been moved toward the central axis of the car to guarantee a better driving position. The Seat can be longitudinally adjusted on a wider range. The instrument panel as well as the intruments themselves have been redisgned for better visibility and the new panel is in carbon fibre. The whole interior is lined in leather and the components in carbon fibre and aluminum contribute ti the sports style of the cockpit. Airbags for driver and passenger are standard. The windshield-wiper has been redisgned for improved visibility at high speed. AIR CONDITIONING A completely new climate control system has been installed, allowing the best comfort even in extreme conditions. The air conditioning is fully integrated and, to get the best comfort, the driver has just to set the desired temperature level that will be maintained regardless of external conditions. ENGINE The new 6 litre V12 engine gives an output of 550 hp (405kW) at 7100 r.p.m. with maximum torque of 620 Nm at 5500 r.p.m. It is equiped with a variable intake valve timing system in order to guarantee good charge efficiently and good torque not only at high r.p.m. but also at low speed. The new 6 litre V12 engine is equippedwith titanium connecting rods and a lighter crankshaft to improve performance. ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM In order to guarantee not only high performance but also a good driveability at low speed, whilst maintaining emission requirements, a new version of the Lamborghini Engine Management System LIE has been designed, with a more powerful hardware (state of the art 32 bit microprocessor) and a very sophisticated software. The ignition now features individual coils directly fitted on to the spark plugs; fuel injection is sequential multipoint, as in Lamborghini tradition. Lamborghini Data Acquisition System (LDAS) and diagnostic functions are integrated in the system. TRANSMISSION 4WD transmission based on the well proven "VT" (Viscous Traction)system. The gearbox control lever is in the central tunnel but in an assymmetric position in order to be closer to the settering wheel and guarantee better ergonomics. EXHAUST The exhaust system has been redesigned to reduce the back pressure and integrate the Lamborghini ENCS system for noise control. It is a further development of the already existing system in the Diablo MY99 and Diablo GT. A special design of the exhaust pipes, together with a variable geometry system based on the actuation of two valves (controlled by the Engine Management System), allows control of the exhaust noise level both at low and high engine speeds, with no loss of performance.
The Diablo 6.0 now features a wider front track (+60mm) with modified suspension, electronically improved controlled dampers and high rigidity chasis. The rear track too has been slightly increased. The result is a top level handling, with a substantial improvement of the car dynamics while achieving a better suspension comfort. The clutch, brake and gas pedals have also been improved with more foot space for comfort and driveability. New lightweight magnesium alloy wheels have been adopted. BRAKES The braking system, as well as the ABS system, is derived from the well proven high performance system of the Diablo MY 98-99. The discs are of large diameter and self ventilated (335mm front, 335mm rear) with high performance callipers and latest generation ABS system with upgraded calibration.
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