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Viper Buyers Guide: Viper
Specifications
1992-1994
1995
1996 -
1999 2000-2002
2003-Present
2003 -
Present Dodge Viper Specifications
General
Information
Body Style Coupe & Roadster
Assembly Plant
Conner Avenue (Detroit, Michigan)
EPA Vehicle Class
Two-Seater
Model/Powertrain Availability
Engine Transmission 8.0L,
SMPI, 6-Speed, V-10 Manual
Model
GTS RT/10 Coupe
Roadster
Engine: 8.0-Liter, OHV, SMPI V-10
Type
& Description Ten cylinder, 90° V-type, liquid cooled
Displacement
488 cu. in. (7990 cc)
Bore x Stroke 4.00 x 3.88 (101.6 x 98.5)
Valve
System OHV, 20 valves, roller-type hydraulic lifters
Fuel Injection
Sequential, multi-port electronic
Construction Aluminum alloy block w/
cast iron liners, aluminum alloy heads
Compression Ratio 9.6:1
Power
(SAE net) 450 bhp (335 kW) @ 5200 rpm
Torque (SAE net) 490 lb-ft (664
Nm) @ 3700 rpm
BHP/Liter 56.3
Max. Engine Speed 6000 rpm
Fuel
Requirement Unleaded premium, 91 octane R+M/2
Oil Capacity 8 qt (7.6
L)
Coolant Capacity 12.8 qt (11.9 L)
Emission Controls 3-way
catalyst (2), heated oxygen
sensor, engine modifications
Max. Gross
Trailer Weight (lbs) None
EPA Fuel Economy (mpg city/hwy) 12/21
(est.)
Alternator 143 A High-Speed
Battery Leak-Resistant
Maintenance-free 650 CCA
Transmission: Manual, 6-Speed
Overdrive
Description Synchronized in all gears
Electronic 1-4
skip-shift & reverse lockout mechanisms
Gear Ratio
1st
2.66
2nd 1.78
3rd 1.30
4th 1.00
5th 0.74
6th
0.50
Effective Final Drive 3.07
Overall Top-Gear 1.54
Final
Drive
Description Frame-mounted hypoid bevel gear w/clutch - type
limited slip differential
Dimensions/Capacities
Wheelbase 96.2
(2443.6)
Track
Front 59.6 (1514)
Rear 60.6 (1538)
Overall
Length 175.1 (4448) - RT/10
176.7 (4488) - GTS
Overall Width 75.7
(1924)
Overall Height 44.0 (1117) - RT/10
47.0 (1195) -
GTS
Ground Clearance 5.0 (127)
Curb Weight - Est. 3319 lbs (1505 kg)
- RT/10
3383 lbs (1535 kg) - GTS
Weight Distribution, F/R 49/50 -
RT/10; 46/54 - GTS
Frontal Area 19.3 sq. ft. (1.79 sq. m.) -
RT/10
20.5 sq. ft. (1.90 sq. m.) - GTS
Drag Coefficient 0.495 (top
off)
0.46 (soft top)
0.45 (hard top) - RT/10
0.35 -
GTS
Performance Specifications (Approximate)
Maximum Speed 189 mph
Acceleration 0-60 4.1 sec.
1/4 Mile
Time 12.2 sec @ 118.8 mph
Fuel Tank Capacity 19 gal. (72
L)
Accommodations
Seating Capacity
2
Front
Head Room 36.8 (933) - GTS
N/A - RT/10
Leg Room 42.6
(1082)
Shoulder Room 53.8 (1366)
Seat Travel 5.2 (132)
Recliner
Range 11°
Cargo Volume 9.18 cu. ft. (260L) - GTS
Luggage Capacity
6.83 cu.ft. (19L) - RT/10
Seat
Adjustments
Driver Horizontal, recliner, inflatable lumbar
support
Passenger Horizontal, recliner, inflatable lumbar
support
Restraints
Front Driver &
passenger air bags & 3-point active
belt
Instrumentation
Instruments Analog
speedometer, odometer, trip odometer,
tachometer, voltmeter, oil
pressure, coolant temperature, fuel
Warning Lamps Low oil pressure,
excessive coolant temperature,
air bags, high beam, seat belts, brake
system,
service engine soon, 2-3 shift lockout, battery voltage, door
ajar, turn signals, security
alarm
Body/Chassis
Layout Longitudinal front
engine, rear wheel drive
Construction Backbone tubular space frame
w/separate cowl structure.
Resin transfer and SMC molded composite
body
Suspension
Front Cast aluminum
unequal-length upper and lower "A" arms, Coil springs, low-pressure
gas-charged rebound-adjustable shock absorbers, stabilizer bar
Rear
Cast aluminum unequal-length upper and lower "A"
arms, toe-control
links, coil springs, low-pressure gas-charged rebound-adjustable shock
absorbers, stabilizer bar
Steering
Type Power
rack & pinion
Overall Ratio 16.7:1
Turning Diameter
(curb-to-curb) 40.5 ft (12.34 m)
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock)
2.4
Wheels
Standard
Type & Material
Forged aluminum
Size 17 x 10 front, 17 x 13 -
rear
Tires
Standard
Size & Type P275/40
ZR17 - front, P335/35 ZR17 - rear
Mfr. & Model Michelin Pilot
5X-MXX3
Revs Per Mile 811 (504)
Brakes
Standard
Front
Size & Type 13.0 x 1.26 (330.5 x 32)
vented disc, w/four-piston fixed caliper
Swept Area 304.7 sq. in. (1966
sq. cm.)
Rear
Size & Type 13.0 x 0.87 (330.5 x 22) vented
disc
w/single piston sliding caliper
Swept Area 244.4 sq. in. (1576
sq. cm.)
Power Assist Type Tandem diaphragm vacuum w/zero lost
travel
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