Insight Into the Lamborghini Diablo for 1996

When you think of the "Lamborghini Diablo" what will usually come to mind for Lamborghini enthusiasts is quality, stability and lots of history. The Diablo has been one of the premier vehicles of the Lamborghini line for over ten years. It is an important car and the 1996 model is no exception. The Lamborghini Diablo falls into the coupe for the family category.

Under the Hood

The Diablo VT is equipped with a Lamborghini 5.7 liter twelve -cylinder engine that utilizes 48 valves. The engine is mated to a Lamborghini 5-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Lamborghini.

Steering control is handled through a manual-steering rack-style configuration. The Diablo comes equipped with power-assisted brakes, with Non-ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.

Statistics

The dimensions of the Diablo VT are inches wide by inches long. It sits inches off the ground. It seats a standard several adults passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was an industry-average price when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Coupe.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 1996 Diablo is a Lamborghini LIE design, using gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 12 gallons.

The 1996 Diablo gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is subpar for a coupe car.

What We Think of the Lamborghini Diablo

The 1995 model began the promise of the Lamborghini Diablo. The 1996 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Lamborghini hopes that the Diablo VT will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

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