Not Your Father’s Diablo – The 1997 Lamborghini Diablo VT
Standard equipment in the Diablo for 1996 and 1997 includes the 5.7 liter engine by Lamborghini, weighing in at 12 cylinders and fourty eight valves. A 5-speed Standard Transmission puts the power of the engine to the pavement. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Coupe arena.
The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a manual-steering rack-style configuration. The Diablo uses power-assisted brakes, with Non-ABS support. Load balancing is provided by 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 standard warranty period for the Diablo is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. There is also a warranty on the powertrain for 36* months or 50,000* miles respectively. This is standard in the coupe market.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was an industry-low price when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-low price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Coupe.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 1997 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 exceptional.
We Think...
There are several reasons why the Lamborghini Diablo VT sold well in 1997. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Lamborghini, specifically a Diablo.
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