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 |