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The new Diablo 6.0 of the third millennium is a
substantial leap forward, compared to the MY 99, 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
The Diablo 6.0 sets a new benchmark for the high
performance sports cars. The only comparison can be made to the Diablo MY 99
with an 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 last year model. In line with
the Lamborghini tradition many technical improvements have been made to the
engine management system, to the chassis, to the suspensions and to the exhaust
system.
Also in line with the tradition is the body design
of the car which has been modified in the front with a new bumper and spoiler,
and wider fenders to house the wider front and rear tracks.
The entire body is now built in carbon fibre except
the doors which for safety reasons are in aluminium and the roof which is made
out of steel, as it is a structural part of the chassis.
The chassis has been reinforced with carbon fibre
inserts increasing the torsional rigidity of the structure.
The new 6 litre V12 engine gives an output of 550 hp
(405 kW) at 7100 rpm with a maximum torque of 620 Nm at 5500 rpm.
It is equipped with a variable intake valve timing
system (derived from the well proven one already used in the Diablo MY 98 and MY
99) in order to guarantee good charge efficiency and good torque not only at
high r.p.m. but also at low speed.
The new 6 litre V12 engine is equipped with titanium
connecting rods and a lighter crankshaft to improve performance.
The exhaust system has been redesigned to reduce the
back pressure and integrates the Lamborghini ENCS system for noise control.
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.
Exhaust
noise control system (ENCS)
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:
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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
-
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.
Legend
L1
first exhaust terminal length exhaust terminal length
La
first "in parallel resonator" length
Lb
second "in parallel resonator" length
T
throttle for variable geometry actuation, controlled by the electronic
engine management system
Transmission
Chassis,
suspension
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 discs are of large diameter and self ventilated
(335mm front, 335mm rear) with high performance calipers and latest generation
ABS system with upgraded calibration.
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 the doors. The new-design front
bumper integrates air intakes for the brakes, as well as new head lamps. New
design front and rear fenders match the wider track and the improved water
radiator air intakes. A rear spoiler is available, as an optional, for high
level sports driving.
Interior
Newly designed interior incorporating carbon fibre
technology. All the components such as seats, steering wheel, dashboard, central
tunnel, switch panels, door panels, aim at combining a sports style with
elegance and comfort. The driver’s seat has been moved toward the central axis
of the car to guarantee a better driving position. The seats can be
longitudinally adjusted on a wider range. The instrument panel as well as the
instruments themselves have been redesigned 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 to the sports style of the
cockpit. Airbags for driver and passenger are standard. The windshield-wiper has
been redesigned 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.
Lamborghini Diablo 6.0
DIMENSIONS
Overall
width 2040 mm
Overall
width
(rear mirrors included) 2200 mm
Overall
height
1105 mm
Track:
front
1610 mm
rear
1670 mm
Wheelbase
2650 mm
Weight
(“dry”)
1625 kg
Weight
distribution % :
front
41 %
rear
59 %
Number
of cylinders 12 V 60°
Cycle-stroke
Otto-4
Bore
on stroke
87x84 mm
Engine
capacity
5992 cc
Compression
ratio 10,7:1±0.2
Max
power 550 bhp
(405 kW) at 7100 rpm
Max
torque 620 Nm at
5500 rpm
Crankshaft
bearings
7
Cylinder
head aluminum alloy + magnesium
Crankcase
aluminum alloy
Intake
manifold
magnesium
DOHC,
4 valves per cylinder
Intake
variable valve timing, electronically controlled
Pump
gear type
Oil
filter full-flow cartridge
Type
pressurized water cooling (1.2 bar), thermostatic
valve,
with 2 radiators “in parallel”, electric fans.
·
ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Type
speed density
Fuel injection
sequential multipoint
Ignition
static ignition, with individual coils
·
TRANSMISSION
4WD (viscous
traction)
1st
2.31: 1
2nd
1.52: 1
3rd
1.12: 1
4th
0.88: 1
5th
(optional 0.694: 1)
0.68: 1
reverse
2.125: 1
Front differential
2.812: 1
Rear differential
2.410: 1
Transfercase to rear
(optional 1.667: 1) 1.619:
1
Clutch dry single plate
Diameter
of clutch disc
272 mm
Wheels
front
rear
8.5”x18”
13”x18”
Tires
235/35ZR18
335/30ZR18
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CHASSIS
Tubular steel with carbon fiber components
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BRAKES
Double
hydraulic circuit, four self-ventilated discs with Lucas Varity ABS system
Disc
diameter 355 mm
Calipers
pistons 2 Ø 40 mm + 2 Ø 44 mm
Rear
Disc
diameter 335 mm
Calipers
pistons 2 Ø 38 mm + 2 Ø 44 mm
Handbrake
mechanical on the rear wheels
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SUSPENSIONS
Independent
wishbones, coil springs, anti - roll bar, telescopic dampers, electronically
controlled shock absorbers
Independent
wishbones, coil springs, anti - roll bar, telescopic dampers, electronically
controlled shock absorbers
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STEERING
Power
steering
·
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
Voltage
12 V
Alternator
14 V; 115 A
Battery
12 V; 90 Ah
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CAPACITIES
Fuel
tank 100 lt.
Cooling
circuit 15 lt.
Engine
oil (total capacity, rad. filter and oil ducts)
13 lt.
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PERFORMANCE
Max
speed Over 200 mph (330
km/h)
Acceleration
0-62 mph (0-100 km/h)
3.95 sec.