1998 LAMBORGHINI DIABLO VT CONVERTIBLE

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The Diablo was destined to become the worthy heir of the renowned Miura and Countach. This new supercar was wide, low and futuristic. And just like its predecessors, the Diablo soon became a favorite among car enthusiasts across the world. The Diablo was produced between 1990 and 2001. During this period, Lamborghini introduced several variations of the Diablo concept, the first being the Diablo VT (Visco Traction), which featured all-wheel drive. The Lamborghini bosses had wished for a maximum

speed of at least 198 mph, and the engineers made this wish come true: With a top speed of 202 mph and an acceleration from 0-62 mph in 4.5 seconds, the Diablo claimed the pole position in the super sports cars segment. Powered by a newly developed V12 engine with four valves per cylinder, a computer-controlled multi-point fuel injection and a displacement of 5.7 liters helped produce a maximum of 492hp. Although the VT differed from the standard Diablo in a number of ways, by far the most notable change was the addition of all-wheel drive, which made use of a viscous center differential (a modified version of LM002's 4-wheel-drive system). The new drivetrain could direct up to 25% of the torque to the front wheels to aid traction during rear wheel slip, thus significantly improving the handling characteristics of the car. Other improvements debuting on the VT included front air intakes below the driving lamps to improve brake cooling, larger intakes in the rear arches, a more ergonomic interior with a revised dashboard, electronically adjustable dampers, 4-piston brake calipers, power steering and minor engine refinements. The Diablo VT Roadster was introduced in December 1995. Besides the roof, the roadster's body was altered from the fixed-top VT model in a number of ways. The front bumper was revised, replacing the quad rectangular driving lamps with two rectangular and two round units. The brake cooling ducts were moved inboard of the driving lamps and changed to a straked design, while the rear ducts featured the vertical painted design seen on the SE30. The engine lid was changed substantially in order to vent properly when the roof panel was covering it. The air intakes on top/sides were made larger than the coupe Diablos. In 1998 the wheels were updated to 18' and the engine power raised to 530hp by adding the variable-valve timing system. Top speed specification was raised to 208 mph. This particular example is finished in Rosso and wrapped in Nero leather, and has a 5-speed manual transmission. Recent service in July 2015. It is presented with its original factory 18' chrome wheels, red brake calipers with Lamborghini script, carbon-fiber engine cover and factory wing.