Diablo Questions ........

[simonigrale]

Is the top speed of a Diablo effected much by the rear wing ?

Also the 95 - 98 SV model has a top speed of 186 is that down to the wing or gearing - I understand the 99 onwards car has more power and capable of 208 mph ?

Excuse my ignorance I'm not that clued up on the 'Raging Bulls'.

Has anyone on here got an SV VT ect - Would be interested in your comments on reliability and ownership.

Thanks

[AyBee]

Where are you planning on maxing out your new diablo?

[jdwcd]

rear wing will slow you down, 186 is gearing, or if you are like peter robinson, your head slows you down

[XXVIII]

... some (but not all) Diablos after the first of the SV cars were fitted with a short stack gearbox that means the acceleration in gear is brisker but the cars maximum speed is 300kmh (186mph)

... prior to that, and since, all Diablos have a listed top speed in excess of 202mph.

... wings as fitted to the Countach in many forms have a detrimental effect on top speed but, importantly, are THE WING !!





I've no idea why I'm including this picture here, honestly!

[simonigrale]

AyBee said:

Where are you planning on maxing out your new diablo?

A614 !!!

I prefer the cars without the wing - Can't really afford to change at the the minute just looking at Ferrari 512 alternatives.

I don't know if my heart would let me swap out of an F car - I have driven Diablos in the past and they are the raw experience I like.

Not really fussed about Gallardos plus they will depreciate.

[simonigrale]

XXVIII said:

... some (but not all) Diablos after the first of the SV cars were fitted with a short stack gearbox that means the acceleration in gear is brisker but the cars maximum speed is 300kmh (186mph)

... prior to that, and since, all Diablos have a listed top speed in excess of 202mph.

... wings as fitted to the Countach in many forms have a detrimental effect on top speed but, importantly, are THE WING !!





I've no idea why I'm including this picture here, honestly!

I'm glad you did add the picture - That looks the bks, prefer the wing in black.

Edited by simonigrale on Saturday 28th November 16:26

[jdwcd]

they still do 200 with the wing on though

Edited by jdwcd on Saturday 28th November 17:15

[XXVIII]

jdwcd said:

they still do 200 with the wing on though

Edited by jdwcd on Saturday 28th November 17:15

indeed - its the box ratios that decide the max speed... as mentioned, the wing on the Countach does affect max speed. but it is

THE WING

[XXVIII]

here y' go Simon



please note, however, this year I've been heard to repeatedly refer to this car as 'mine'... thank you for your attention...

[XXVIII]

... substantial, widespread, detailed and pin sharp rear vision as (mostly not) seen with a Diablo SV ...

[Mattymouse33]

Ive recently removed the spoiler from mine...

[diablo_pete]

Can't recommend the shorter ratio boc enough. The extra speed of the longer ratio box will only be of benefit when you need to be above 186mph (which is very rarely). The shorter ratio will thrill you everytime you accelerate.

[ianqv]

Mattymouse33 said:

Ive recently removed the spoiler from mine...

It must look naked!!!

[andysv]

simonigrale said:

Is the top speed of a Diablo effected much by the rear wing ?

Also the 95 - 98 SV model has a top speed of 186 is that down to the wing or gearing - I understand the 99 onwards car has more power and capable of 208 mph ?

Excuse my ignorance I'm not that clued up on the 'Raging Bulls'.

Has anyone on here got an SV VT ect - Would be interested in your comments on reliability and ownership.

Thanks

the earliest sv's were 96 and 97 models these were the 510bhp cars with no abs no air bag and 17" front wheels i believe they all had the close ratio gearboxes fitted, the later sv was the 98/99 with 530bhp, abs, airbag and 18's all round some of these came with short ratio gearboxes, 99's had open headlamps and a 6ltr style curved dash. i have a 510 car and have to admit i have never found 186 max an issuei can't think the lower style wing fitted to an sv would affect the performance too much. as for reliability i'm a low mileage man but other than routine servicing have only had to repair a starter motor in 8 years ownership.

[Mattymouse33]

ianqv said:

Mattymouse33 said:

Ive recently removed the spoiler from mine...

It must look naked!!!

I think it looks better. The lines just suit it so well as I had the high level spoiler. Just ordered a new cover and had to decide spoiler or not and I went without. Figured I'd keep the cover for a spoilerless 6.0 next!!

[JoyZipper]

Mattymouse33 said:

ianqv said:

Mattymouse33 said:

Ive recently removed the spoiler from mine...

It must look naked!!!

I think it looks better. The lines just suit it so well as I had the high level spoiler. Just ordered a new cover and had to decide spoiler or not and I went without. Figured I'd keep the cover for a spoilerless 6.0 next!!

I agree. Better lines without the spoiler.