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TNSAX'S DODGE VIPER AND OTHER SPORTS CAR PICS

Dodge's outrageous sports car was the first in automotive history to go from auto show concept to dealer showrooms largely unchanged. Not only does the Viper pay homage to another big-engined sports car named after a snake—the Shelby Cobra—its introduction served notice to the world of Chrysler's transformation from a producer of dull, copycat cars and trucks to an innovator and industry leader. In fact, it was with the Viper that Chrysler first tested the concept of the "platform team," where engineers, stylists, manufacturing and marketing specialists collaborate from the very beginning of the design process. The original roadster was later joined by the GTS Coupe, a car whose look is heavily influenced by the Cobra Daytona Coupe race cars of the mid-'60s. While there was a feeding frenzy during the car's introduction, Vipers are relatively easy to come by today. The Viper has undergone continuous refinement since its introduction, and now boasts more horsepower and lighter weight.  

The 1997 Dodge Viper is currently available as a single model, the GTS coupe. A new RT/10 roadster will be available later in the model year. Under the hood of the GTS is a powerful 8.0-liter V10 engine that produces a whopping 450 horsepower. A 6-speed manual is the only available transmission. Standard features include dual airbags, power windows and door latches, reclining leather bucket seats, adjustable foot pedals, and 17-inch cast aluminium wheels. The GTS was featured as the Official Pace Car of the 1996 Indianapolis 500, as was the RT/10 in 1991.

The engine of the Viper is a based on a truck-engine. Together with Lamborghini (also Chrysler) they've build the Viper-engine.

The Dodge Viper RT/10

The Viper RT/10 is the classic "wind in your hair" roadster. Defined as the quintessential American sports car: big-block engine, fast, loud and untamed. Who can argue? When Dodge Viper exploded onto the street in 1992, it came with a clear presence and vision. Since then, there have been many modifications. The RT/10 has 400+ HP, overmatched steamroller tires (P335 35 r17), and looks that can kill. The arresting-looking car with nothing else to brag about but a mammoth engine, into what feels like a finished piece of work that you could only hope to drive regularly, instead of just on sunny Sundays. The Viper's engine is unique among cars: an aluminum V10 that relies on sheer size (8.0 liters) rather than overhead camshafts or multiple valves for its horsepower-making ability. Dodge boosted the horsepower in recent years by trading the nostalgic but inefficient side-exit exhausts for more conventional rear-exit tailpipes. It is thunderously potent, yanking Viper to the 167-mile-per-hour limit before you turn into an airplane. Springs and shock absorbers are close to the wheels, giving more precise control over how, and how much, the wheels move on bumps and in corners, which also aids in precisely controlling wheel movement. It works delightfully well, providing a reassuringly crisp feel; keeping drivers out of trouble at higher speeds in challenging maneuvers; and helping save them from disaster when momentum exceeds traction.

PERFORMANCE Curb Weight 3485

LBWeight Dis. Front/Rear 49 % / 51 %Wheelbase 96.2 inch  

Performance Acceleration 0-60 MPH4.8 sec0-100 MPH11.1 sec0-1320 Foot (1/4 mile)13.1 sec / 109.0 MPH

Top Speed 160 MPH

Handling Lateral Acceleration (200 Foot Skidpad)0.969

Balance Mild Understeer Speed thru 700 Foot Slalom 62.7 MPH

Braking Minimum Stapping Distance From: 60 MPH 159 Foot 80 MPH 261 Foot

  Chassis Layout Engine / Driver Front / RearBody / Frame Fiberglass & Aluminum / Tubular SteelBrakes Front / Rear13.0 inch / 13.0 inchAssist TypeVacuumWheels Front / Rear17x10.5 / 17x13Tires Front / RearP275/40ZR-17/ P335/35ZR-17  

History 1952 Chrysler Cunningham 5408 cc V-81963Shelby Cobra - 289 4737 ccV-81966Shelby Cobra - 427 6999 cc V-81992Viper RT/10 7990 cc V-10  

Mechanical Engine Type ONV V-10 Displacement 488 cu.in / 7990 ccBore x Stroke400 x 3.88 in. / 101.6 x 98.6 mm

Compression Ratio 9.1 :

Horsepower415 BHP (309 kW) at 5200 RPM

Torque450 LB-FT at 3600 RPM

Maximum Engine Speed6000 RPM

Fuel18 Gallon (83 liter)

Transmission Gear / Gear Ratio / RPM / MPH (KM/H)1th / 2.66 : 1 / 6000 RPM / 56 (90) 2th / 1.78 : 1 / 6000 RPM / 84 (135) 3th / 1.30 : 1 / 6000 RPM / 115 (185) 4th / 1.00 : 1 / 6000 RPM / 150 (241) 5th / 0.74 : 1 / 4750 RPM / 160 (257) 6th / 0:50 : 1 / Est. 3210 RPM / 160 (257)Final Drive Ratio3.07 : 1Engine RPM at 60 MPH (97 KM/H) in 6th1200 RPM

Dodge Viper Pics

viper logo

A Red GTS

Dodge Viper Suspension

Viper Pace Car

Interna l View Of Viper

Yellow Viper

White Viper At An Angle

Top View Of A White Viper

Racing Viper

Nice Blue Viper Outside

GTS On The Beach At Sunset

Bright Red RT/10 with Yellow Rims

Side View Of a Red Viper On A Black B/G

BLue And White Viper Side By Side

Another Pic Of RT/10 Pace Car

Nice Pic Of A Blue Viper

Air Shot Of A Black RT/10 Coupe

Black Viper On a White B/G

Black Viper And RT/10 On A White Background

Dramatic Shot Of A White Viper

Silver Viper With A Factory In The Background

3 Rt/10's On Wet Pavement

Regular Gts Outside

96 Viper Logo

Nice Pic Of A Blue Viper...Must See!

Must See!

Another Viper Logo

96 Gts Pace Car

A Nice Dark Green Viper

Pic Of The Engine Again

99 GTS

The Best View Of The V10 in this big baby!

The Wheel Base

Nice 1966 Red Cobra!

A Siver Gts

Undescribable

A Nice Arse Black Viper!!

A Blue Viper

Dodge Viper Prototype

Venom 600

A White Viper

Yet Another Pic Of The Engine

a RT/10

another Blue Viper

Another Viper Logo