The 1998 Lamborghini Diablo VT was introduced to compete in the coupe market. The VT is a member of a series of two trim levels for the Diablo which include SV and VT. The two-door car with its all-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Lamborghini. There is strong competition from vehicles from Hyundai.

Lamborghini Diablo Engine Specs

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 is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Coupe arena.

Fuel is handled for the Diablo is a Lamborghini LIE design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is managed by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The 12-gallon tank provides the fuel storage for longer trips.

Steering control is handled through a manual-steering rack-style configuration. The Diablo has 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.

Vehicle Statistics

The Diablo is inches long, inches wide, and inches high. It has a wheelbase of inches. It is able to seat several adults comfortably.

The listed retail price in 1998 (MSRP) was an industry-average price, with an invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price is above average of the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.

The standard warranty period for the Diablo is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 36* months or 50,000* miles respectively. This is standard in the coupe market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.

Fuel Efficiency

The Diablo VT received a miles-per-gallon rating of seventeen in-city driving and twenty three when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was exceptional.

We Think...

The 1998 model year was telling year for the Lamborghini Diablo. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the VT version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..

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