1996 -1999 Dodge Viper Specifications
                              
         Model      GTS RT/10 Coupe Roadster

                                                        
General Information

Body Style Coupe & Roadster
EPA Vehicle Class Two-Seater
Model/Powertrain Availability
Engine
8.0Litre, 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/Litre 56.3
Max. Engine Speed 6000 rpm
Fuel Requirement Unleaded premium, 91 octane R+M/2
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
Performance Specifications (Approximate)
Maximum Speed 189 mph
Acceleration 0-60 4.1 sec.
1/4 Mile Time 12.2 sec @ 118.8 mph 
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
Tyres
Size & Type P275/40 ZR17 - front, P335/35 ZR17 - rear
Mfr. & Model Michelin Pilot 5X-MXX3
Revs Per Mile 811 (504)
Brakes
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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