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Diablo VTTT (Viscous Traction Twin Turbo)
(8 Made by Platinum Motors, 1996 & 1998)
The Diablo VTTT was not an official Lamborghini factory offering. 6 VTTT's were produced during 1995 and 2 in 1998, all by Platinum Motors, the official Lamborghini dealership for San Diego and Orange County California, USA. Sticker price for such a car would have set you back $500,000 but it may well have been worth it. Some obviously considered it to be so for the increase in power over the standard VTs and an incredible 222+ mph top speed.
The VTTT was created using Garret T4 turbochargers with electronically controlled waste gates and custom made intercoolers, all accompanied by an appropirate amount of beefing up downstream from the power plant. Upgraded brakes were also included to help slow down this monster, and I hope hope driving lessons.
The cars had a dash-mounted switch to help control power, similar to that on the Corvette ZR1.
- Position 1: Valet, limits motor to 3500 rpm
- Position 2: 6 psi boost, 600+ hp
- Position 3: 9 psi boost, 750+ hp
Statements from one enthusiast lucky enough to drive one were that it had enough power to spin all 4 tires at 72 MPH! Scary!
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Lamborghini Diablo VTTT
| | ENGINE |
| Type | V12, Mid-longitudinal, Aluminum block and heads, chain driven DOHC per bank |
| Valves | 4 per cylinder |
| Capacity | 5,707cc |
| Bore/Stroke | 87mm x 80mm |
| Compression | 10:1 |
| Turbos | 2 Garret T4 turbos |
| Fuel System | Weber-Marelli electronic port fuel injection |
| Max power | 600bhp @ 6,800rpm |
| Max power | 752bhp @ 6,800rpm |
DRIVETRAIN |
| Transmission | Four wheel drive |
| Gearbox | 5-speed + reverse |
| Transfer-gear Ratio | 1.59:1 |
| Final-drive Ratio | 2.41:1, limited slip |
| Clutch | Dry single plate 10" |
| Gear Ratios | |
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Reverse | 1:2.31 - 59 mph
1:1.52 - 89 mph
1:1.13 - 121 mph
1:0.89 - 154 mph
1:0.68 - 202 mph
1:2.12 - 65.5 mph |
| Differential | Central - Viscous Coupling |
| Front | Bevel Gear Type - Limited Slip 25% - Ratio 1:2.81 |
| Rear | Bevel Gear Type - Limited Slip 45% - Ratio 1:2.41 |
STRUCTURE |
| Chassis | Steel-tubing space frame |
| Body | Aluminum alloy, carbon fibre and fibreglass reinforced plastic |
| Wheels | O.Z. Racing 3-piece, cast aluminum hub with forged aluminum rim |
| - front | 8.5 x 17 inches |
| - rear | 13 x 17 inches |
| Front Tires | 245/40ZR-17 Pirelli P Zero |
| Rear Tires | 335/35ZR-17 Pirelli P Zero |
SUSPENSION |
| Front | Independent unequal length control arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar. |
| Rear | Independent unequal length control arms, 2 coil shock units, anti-roll bar. |
BRAKES |
| Type | Vacuum power assisted |
| Front | 12.6 in. ventilated discs |
| Rear | 12.2 in. ventilated discs |
| DIMENSIONS |
| Wheelbase | 2674.4 mm / 104.3 in |
| Overall Length | 4502.6 mm / 175.6 in |
| Overall Width | 2059 mm / 80.3 in |
| Overall Height | 1115.4 mm / 43.5 in |
| Front Track | 1553.8 mm / 60.6 in |
| Rear Track | 1656.4 mm / 64.6 |
| Ground Clearance | 143 mm 5.5 in |
| Weight | 1701 kg / 3750 lb |
Distribution
Front/Rear |
40/60 |
| Fuel Tank | 26.4 U.S. Gallons |
PERFORMANCE |
| Top speed - 600bhp | 222mph |
| Top speed - 752bhp | 255mph |
Diablo VTTT Registry
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