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DODGE
VIPER
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| ENGINE | |
| Type | V-10, aluminum block and heads |
| Bore x stroke | 4.00 x 3.88 in, 101.6 x 98.5mm |
| Displacement | 488 cu in, 7990cc |
| Compression ratio | 9.6:1 |
| Engine-control system | Chrysler JTEC with port fuel injection |
| Emissions controls | 3-way catalytic converter, feedback air-fuel-ratio control |
| Valve gear | pushrods, 2 valves per cylinder, hydraulic lifters |
| Power (SAE net) | 450 bhp @ 5200 rpm |
| Torque (SAE net) | 490 lb-ft @ 3700 rpm |
| Redline | 6000 rpm |
| DRIVETRAIN | |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Final-drive ratio | 3.07:1, limited slip |
| DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES | |
| Wheelbase | 96.2 in |
| Track, F/R | 59.6/60.6 in |
| Length | 176.7 in |
| Width | 75.7 in |
| Height | 47.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3415 lb |
| Weight distribution, F/R | 48.7/51.3% |
| Fuel capacity | 19.0 gal |
| Oil capacity | 7.0 qt |
| Water capacity | 12.8 qt |
| CHASSIS/BODY | |
| Type | steel-tubing frame integral with body |
| Body material | resin-transfer-molded plastic |
| INTERIOR | |
| Front seat | 49 cu ft |
| Luggage space | 9 cu ft |
| Front seats | bucket |
| Seat adjustments | fore and aft, seatback angle, lumbar support |
| Restraint systems, front | manual 3-point belts, driver and passenger airbags |
| STEERING | |
| Type | rack-and-pinion, power-assisted |
| Turns lock-to-lock | 2.3 |
| BRAKES | |
| Front | 13.0 x 1.3-in vented disc |
| Rear | 13.0 x 0.9-in vented disc |
| WHEELS AND TIRES | |
| Wheel size | Front: 10.0 x 17 in, Rear: 13.0 x 17 in |
| Wheel type | forged aluminum |
| Tires | Michelin Pilot MXX3, Front: 275/40ZR-17, Rear: 335/35ZR-17 |
| Inflation pressures, Front/Rear | 29/29 psi |
| PERFORMANCE | |
| 0-60 mph | 4.0 seconds |
| 0-100 mph | 9.2 seconds |
| Street Start, 5-60 mph | 4.5 seconds |
| Standing 1/4-mile | 12.3 sec @ 115 mph |
| Top speed (drag limited) | 177 mph |
| BRAKING | |
| 70-0 mph @ impending lockup | 172 ft |
| HANDLING | |
| Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad | 0.96 g |
| FUEL ECONOMY | |
| EPA city driving | 13 mpg |
| EPA highway driving | 21 mpg |