The new Diablo of the third millennium is a substantial leap
forward, compared to the MY99, presenting many technological improvements
such as:
- body mainly in carbon fibre
- new 6 litre engine
- wider front and rear tracks
- improved exhaust system
- new 32 bit microprocessor for the engine management system
- upgraded chassis
- completely redesigned interior
- new air conditioning system
- new lightweight magnesium alloy wheels
The Diablo 6.0 sets a new benchmark for high performance sports cars.
The only comparison can be made to the Diablo MY 99 with increase of the
engine capacity of 285 cc to 5,992 cc, delivering 20 hp more, reaching
then a maximum power of 550 hp. The torque is even better with 620 Nm
at 5,500 rpm instead of 605 Nm compared to lest year's model.
| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
- at low/medium speeds:
throttles closed, each part of the pipe included between the throttle
and the "1 in 2" or the "2 in 1" junction
acts as a noise filter (for each bank two resonance tubes with
closed end "in parallel" are created) at medium frequencies
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- at high speeds:
throttles opened, the length difference of the pipes between the
junctions acts as a noise filter due to the "interference
effect" at high frequencies.
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| CHASSIS, SUSPENSION: |
| 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. |
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| 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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