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Dodge Viper |
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Specifications |
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Engine |
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| Number of Cylinders | 10 | |
| Displacement | 8.0 liters (488 cui. in.) | |
| Horsepower | 450 @ 5,200 rpm | |
| Torque | 490 lb-ft @ 3,700 rpm | |
| Redline | 6,000 rpm : 6,200 rpm fuel cut-off | |
| Compression ratio | 9.6:1 | |
| Design | 90-degree V10, cast aluminum block, aluminum heads, aluminum oil pan, magnesium rocker covers, , |
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| Forged steel crank w/ 6 main bearings. 4-bolt mains (cross bolted) |
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| Forged steel rods, cast aluminum pistons |
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| Intake manifold | Aluminum, ram-tuned with dual plenums and dual throttle-bodies | |
| Valve train | OHV, 20 valves, roller-type hydraulic lifters | |
| Valve Size | ||
| Intake Valve diameter | 1.92" | |
| Exhaust Valve diameter | 1.58" | |
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| Intake Valve Lift | 0.542" | |
| Intake Value Duration | 297 degrees | |
| Exhaust Valve Lift | 0.542" | |
| Exhaust Valve Duration | 305 degrees | |
| Valve Overlap | 60.0 degrees | |
| Exhaust manifolds | Tubular stainless steel design
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| Exhaust system | Stainless steel with catalytic converter and resonator in door sills. Single large muffler in the rear.
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| Fuel delivery | Sequential multi-point electronic featuring bottom-feed, high impedance injectors | |
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Cooling System |
Copper core radiator, dual-speed 17" electric fan, aluminum water pump and front-mounted air to oil cooler | |
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Drivetrain |
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| Transmission | T56 six-speed manual, fully synchronized, with aluminum housing | |
| Gear ratios | ||
| 1st Gear | 2.66:1 | |
| 2nd Gear | 1.78:1 | |
| 3rd Gear | 1.30:1 | |
| 4th Gear | 1.00:1 | |
| 5th Gear | 0.74:1 | |
| 6th Gear | 0.50:1 | |
| Reverse | 2.90:1 | |
| Overall Top Gear | 1.54 | |
| Clutch | Hydraulic, single dry disc, 12.2 inch diameter | |
| Differential | Dana 44
Clutch-type, limited-slip. Final drive 3.07:1 |
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Wheels & Tires |
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| Front wheel / tire size | 10 inch x 18 inch, 6 lug : Weight 28.4lbs | |
| Rear wheel / tire size | 13 inch x 18 inch, 6 lug : Weight 32.3lbs | |
| Front tire size | P275/35ZR18 - Michelin Pilot Sport C1 (Viper specific) | |
| Rear tire size | P335/30ZR18 - Michelin Pilot Sport C1 (Viper specific) | |
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Suspension |
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| Front | Independent with unequal-length upper and lower cast aluminum control arms, coil-over-shock units | |
| Rear | Independent with unequal-length upper and lower cast aluminum control arms with separate toe link, coil-over-shock units | |
| Front stabilizer bar | 27 mm / 1.06 in. | |
| Rear stabilizer bar | 22 mm / 0.86 in. | |
| Shock absorbers | Koni Double-acting hydraulic, low-pressure, gas-charged, rebound adjustable | |
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Steering |
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| Type | Power-assisted rack-and-pinion | |
| Ratio | 16.7:1 | |
| Turns | 2.4 (lock to lock) | |
| Turning diameter | 40.5 feet | |
| Maximum turning angle | 28 degrees | |
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Brake System |
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| Type | four-wheel, three-channel ABS with electronic brake distribution | |
| Front discs | 13 inch x 1.26 inch vented | |
| Rear discs | 13 inch x 0.87 inch vented | |
| Front calipers | Dual opposed (4) pistons, fixed calipers | |
| Rear calipers | Single-piston, 43 mm diameter | |
| Brake Booster/Master Cylinder | Tandem diaphragm vacuum with a zero-lost-pedal-travel feature | |
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Body & Frame Construction |
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| Body | Resin transfer-molded (RTM) composite material with a sheet-molded compound (SMC) hood. Features a full-access, forward-opening hood/fender assembly | |
| Frame | Tubular space frame with center spine structure. Fortified by a milled steel top and aluminum alloy bottom plate. | |
| Static Torsional Rating | 7,600 lb-ft | |
| Static beaming rate | 95,000 lb/inch | |
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Dimensions |
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| Wheelbase | 96.2" | |
| Overall length | 176.7" | |
| Overall width | 75.7" (at rear wheel lip) | |
| Overall height | 48 " | |
| Track, front | 59.8" | |
| Track, rear | 60.9" | |
| Ground clearance | 5" stated. 4" to bottom of front air dam. | |
| Curb weight | 3,460 lbs | |
| Weight distribution | 48/52 | |
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Capacities |
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| Fuel tank | 18.5 gal | |
| Crankcase | 10 qt. total capacity including filter. | |
| Cooling system | 12.8 qt. | |
| Transmission | 4.1 qt. | |
| Differential | 46 oz. | |
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Performance |
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| 0-60mph | 4.0 - 4.2 sec | |
| 0-100 mph | 8.9 sec | |
| 1/4 mile: | 12.2 sec @ 118mph typical. Fastest known magazine recorded stock time is 11.77 sec. | |
| Top Speed | 186 - 192 mph | |
| 0-100-0 mph | 13.2 sec | |
| 0-150-0 mph | 31.6 sec | |
| Lateral Acceleration | 0.98 | |
| Braking | 122 ft. | |
| Slalom Speed | 72.4 mph | |
| Gas Mileage City/Highway | 11/21 | |
