First Impressions of the Lamborghini Diablo for 2000

The restyled Diablo VT is equipped with a 5.7-liter twelve -cylinder engine that utilizes 48 valves. The engine is mated to a Lamborghini five-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 1999 version.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Diablo comes equipped with power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel 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.

There is a 50,000* mile, 60* month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000*/36* miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

The listed retail price in 2000 (MSRP) was an industry-average price, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price is on target the industry average price for a two-door Convertible.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2000 Diablo is a traditional Lamborghini LIE, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 12 gallons.

The Diablo VT received a miles-per-gallon rating of seventeen in-city driving and twenty three when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was within normal parameters.

What We Think of the Lamborghini Diablo

The 1999 model began the promise of the Lamborghini Diablo. The 2000 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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