The second generation VT coupé received the same cosmetic and mechanical upgrades as the SV model, including the open headlamps, restyled interior, 529 hp V12 engine, and ABS; little else was changed from the previous generation. Fixed headlights were new for the 1999 model VT VT stands for the viscous traction 4wd system.

engine	V12
valvetrain	DOHC 4 Valves / Cyl
displacement	5707 cc / 348.3 in³
bore	87.0 mm / 3.43 in
stroke	80.0 mm / 3.15 in
compression	10.0:1
power	390.0 kw / 523.0 bhp @ 7100 rpm
specific output	91.64 bhp per litre
bhp/weight	bhp per tonne
torque	605.0 nm / 446.2 ft lbs @ 5500 rpm
body / frame	Aluminum Alloy & Composite Panels
driven wheels	Mid Engine / 4WD with Viscous Traction
front tires	F 235/35ZR-18
rear tires	R 335/30ZR-18
front brakes	Vented Discs
f brake size	x 355 mm / x 14.0 in
rear brakes	Vented Discs
r brake size	x 335 mm / x 13.2 in
front wheels	F 45.7 x 43.2 cm / 18.0 x 17.0 in
rear wheels	R 45.7 x 66.0 cm / 18.0 x 26.0 in
steering	Rack & Pinion w/Power Assist
curb weight	1625 kg / 3583 lbs
wheelbase	2650 mm / 104.3 in
front track	1540 mm / 60.6 in
rear track	1640 mm / 64.6 in
length	4470 mm / 176.0 in
width	2040 mm / 80.3 in
height	1105 mm / 43.5 in
transmission	5-Speed Manual
gear ratios	2.31:1, 1.52:1, 1.12:1, 0.88:1, 0.68:1, :1
final drive	Front 2.81:1
top speed	~338.0 kph / 210 mph
0 – 60 mph	~3.95 second