VIPER SPECIFICATIONS
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SPECIFICATIONS |
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GEN I '92 - '95 |
GEN II |
GEN III '03 -06 |
GEN IV '08 - |
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Body Style |
Roadster (RT10) |
Roadster (RT10) Coupe (GTS) |
Convertible (SRT10) Coupe (SRT10 Coupe) |
Convertible (SRT10) Coupe (SRT10 Coupe) |
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Engine |
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| Number of Cyl. | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Displacement | 8.0 liters (488 cu. in.) | 8.0 liters (488 cu. in.) | 8.3 liters (505 cu. in.) | 8.4 liters (510 cu.in) |
| Horsepower | 400 @ 4600rpm | 450 @ 5,200 rpm | 500 @ 5600 rpm | 600 @ 6100 rpm |
| Torque | 465 lb-ft @ 3,600 rpm | 490 lb-ft @ 3,700 rpm | 525 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm | 560 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm |
| Redline | 6,000 rpm | 6,000 rpm 6,200 rpm fuel cut-off |
6000 rpm | 6250 rpm |
| Bore | 4.00 in (101.6mm) | 4.00 in (101.6mm) | 4.03 in. (102.4mm) | 4.07 in. (103.4mm) |
| Stroke | 3.88 in. (98.5mm) | 3.88 in. (98.5mm) | 3.96 in. (100.6mm) | 3.96 in (100.6mm) |
| Compression ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.6:1 | 9.6:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Design | 90-degree V10, 356-T6 cast aluminum block w/ cast iron cylinder liners, aluminum heads, aluminum oil pan, magnesium rocker covers | 90-degree V10, 356-T6 cast aluminum
block w/ cast iron cylinder liners,
aluminum heads, aluminum oil pan, magnesium rocker covers
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90-degree V10, 356-T6 cast aluminum block w/ cast iron cylinder liners, aluminum heads, aluminum oil pan, magnesium rocker covers |
90-degree V10, 356-T6 cast aluminum block w/ cast iron cylinder
liners. Improved cooling passages New CNC machined aluminum heads flow 23% more on intake and 12% more on exhaust. Improved oiling system w/ swing arm pickup. |
| Crankshaft | Forged steel crank w/ 6 main bearings. 4-bolt mains (cross bolted) | Forged steel crank w/ 6 main
bearings. 4-bolt mains (cross bolted)
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Forged steel crank w/ 6 main bearings. 4-bolt mains (cross bolted) | Forged steel crank w/ 6 main bearings. 4-bolt mains (cross bolted) |
| Rods/Pistons | Forged steel rods Forged aluminum pistons |
Forged steel rods. Forged aluminum pistons Cast pistons after '99 model year
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Forged steel rods with cracked end caps Cast pistons |
Forged powder-metal w/ larger diameter floating pins w/ bronze
bushings. Cast pistons - Same as used in 6.1liter Hemi |
| Intake manifold | Aluminum, ram-tuned with dual plenums and dual throttle-bodies | Aluminum, ram-tuned with dual plenums and dual throttle-bodies | Two-piece intake manifold combines a cast aluminum lower with smooth runners for better air flow, bolted to a die-cast aluminum upper plenum. A revised air-cleaner box with a low-restriction filter sends air through a dual electronic throttle control into the intake module. | |
| Valve train | OHV, 20 valves, roller-type hydraulic lifters | OHV, 20 valves, roller-type hydraulic lifters | OHV, 20 valves, roller-type hydraulic lifters | OHV, 20 valves, roller-type hydraulic lifters with variable valve timing to improve low RPM emissions. 28% lighter lifters. |
| Valve Size | ||||
| Int. Valve dia. | 1.92" | Bigger | ||
| Exh. Valve dia. | 1.58" | Bigger | ||
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| Int. Valve Lift | 0.542" | |||
| Int. Value Dur. | 297 degrees | |||
| Exh. Valve Lift | 0.542" | |||
| Exh. Valve Dur. | 305 degrees | |||
| Valve Overlap | 66.0 degrees | 66.0 degrees, 60.0 degrees after '99 | 60.0 degrees | |
| Exhaust manifolds | Cast iron design | Tubular stainless steel design
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Tubular stainless steel design | Tubular air-gap headers. The headers’ stamped stainless-steel outer shell acts as a thermal heat shield for the individual stainless-steel runners that contribute to better flow separation and exhaust tuning |
| Exhaust system | Catalytic converter and muffler in door sills with side exit exhaust. |
Catalytic converter and resonator in door sills. Single large muffler in the rear with rear exhaust.
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Catalytic converter and muffler in door sills with side exit exhaust. | Deletes cross-over pipe of the Gen III |
| Fuel delivery | Sequential multi-point electronic featuring bottom-feed, high impedance injectors | Sequential multi-point electronic featuring bottom-feed, high impedance injectors | ||
| Ignition | Electronic Direct | Coil on plug, platinum tip sparkplugs | ||
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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 | T56 six-speed manual, fully synchronized, with aluminum housing | T56 six-speed manual, fully synchronized, with aluminum housing | TR6060 six-speed w/ 10% wider gears for higher torque and new synchro package and shorter shift throw |
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| 1st Gear | 2.66:1 | 2.66:1 | 2.66:1 | |
| 2nd Gear | 1.78:1 | 1.78:1 | 1.78:1 | |
| 3rd Gear | 1.30:1 | 1.30:1 | 1.30:1 | |
| 4th Gear | 1.00:1 | 1.00:1 | 1.00:1 | |
| 5th Gear | 0.74:1 | 0.74:1 | 0.74:1 | |
| 6th Gear | 0.50:1 | 0.50:1 | 0.50:1 | |
| Reverse | 2.90:1 | 2.90:1 | 2.90:1 | |
| Overall Top Gear | 1.54 | 1.54 | 1.54 | |
| Clutch | Hydraulic, single dry disc, 12.2 inch diameter | Smaller diameter twin disc clutch with lighter clutch feel. | ||
| Differential | Dana 44
Clutch-type, limited-slip. Final drive 3.07:1 |
Dana 44
Clutch-type, limited-slip. Final drive 3.07:1
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Frame-mounted hypoid bevel gear with clutch-type
limited-slip differential
Final Drive 3.07:1 |
Danna M44-4 rear axle with new GKN Visco-Lock speed sensing
limited-slip differential. Final Drive 3.07:1 |
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Wheels & Tires |
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| Front wheel / tire size | 17" x 10", 6 lug | 18" x 10", 6
lug : Weight 28.4lbs Polished forged aluminum |
18" x 10", 6 lug Polished forged aluminum |
18" x 10", 6 lug Polished forged aluminum |
| Rear wheel / tire size | 17" x 13", 6 lug | 18" x 13", 6
lug : Weight 32.3lbs Polished forged aluminum |
19" x 13", 6 lug Polished forged aluminum |
19" x 13", 6 lug Polished forged aluminum |
| Front tire size | P275/35ZR17 - Michelin XGTZ | P275/35ZR18 - Michelin Pilot Sport C1 (Viper specific) | P275/35ZR18 - Michelin Pilot Sport ZP (run flat) | P275/35ZR18 Pilot Sport 2 |
| Rear tire size | P335/30ZR17 - Michelin XGTZ | P335/30ZR18 - Michelin Pilot Sport C1 (Viper specific) | P345/30ZR19 - Michelin Pilot Sport ZP (run flat) | P345/30ZR19 Pilot Sport 2 |
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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 | Cast-aluminum unequal-length upper and lower"A" arms, coil springs, high-pressure gas-charged rebound-adjustable shock absorbers | ||
| Rear | Independent with unequal-length upper and lower cast aluminum control arms with separate toe link, coil-over-shock units | Cast-aluminum unequal-length upper and lower "A" arms toe-control links, coil springs | ||
| 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 | High-pressure gas-charged rebound adjustable shock absorbers | ||
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Steering |
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| Type | Power-assisted rack-and-pinion | Power-assisted rack-and-pinion | ||
| Ratio | 16.7:1 | 16.7:1 | ||
| Turns | 2.4 (lock to lock) | 2.4 (lock-to-lock) | ||
| Turning diameter | 40.5 feet | 40.5 ft. | ||
| Maximum turning angle | 28 degrees | |||
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Brake System |
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| Type | four-wheel disc, three-channel ABS with electronic brake distribution | |||
| Front discs | 13 inch x 1.26 inch vented | 14" x 1.26" vented cast-iron disc | 14" | |
| Rear discs | 13 inch x 0.87 inch vented, 2 -piston/1-pad w/ ABS |
14" x 1.26" vented cast-iron disc | 14" | |
| Front calipers | Dual opposed (4) pistons, fixed calipers | Dual opposed (4) pistons, 2 pad, fixed calipers w/ ABS | Brembo 44/40 Dual opposing pistons w/ ABS | |
| Rear calipers | Single-piston, 43 mm diameter w/ ABS | Dual opposed (4) pistons, 2 pad, fixed calipers w/ ABS | Brembo 42/38 Dual opposing pistons w/ABS | |
| 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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| Layout | Longitudinal front engine, rear-wheel drive | Longitudinal front engine, rear-wheel drive | Longitudinal front engine, rear-wheel drive | Longitudinal front engine, rear-wheel drive |
| Body | Resin transfer-molded (RTM) composite material with a sheet-molded compound (SMC) hood. Features a full-access, forward-opening hood/fender assembly | Sheet-molded composite (SMC) and resin injection molded (RIM) body panels, aluminum sills, RIM front and rear fascias with injection-molded impact beams w/ normal opening hood | Sheet-molded composite (SMC) and resin injection molded (RIM) body panels, aluminum sills, RIM front and rear fascias with injection-molded impact beams w/ normal opening hood | |
| Frame | Tubular space frame with center spine structure. Fortified by a milled steel top and aluminum alloy bottom plate. | Backbone tubular steel space frame with separate cowl structure | Backbone tubular steel space frame with separate cowl structure | |
| 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" | 96.2" | 98.8" | 98.8" |
| Overall length | 175.11" | 176.7" | 175.6" | 175.6" |
| Overall width | 75.7" | 75.7" (at rear wheel lip) | 75.2" | 75.2" |
| Overall height | 44.6" | 48 " | 47.6" | 48.6" |
| Track, front | 59.6" | 59.8" | 57.8" | 57.8" |
| Track, rear | 60.6" | 60.9" | 60.9" | 60.9" |
| Ground clearance | 5.1" front 5.8" rear |
5" stated. 4" to bottom of front air dam. | 5.125" | |
| Frontal Area | 19.3 sq.ft. | |||
| Drag Coefficient | 0.50 Top down 0.45 Top up |
0.35 | 0.43 Top down 0.40 Top up |
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| Curb weight | 3,456 lbs | 3,460 lbs | 3,380 lbs | |
| Weight distribution | 48/52 | 48/52 | ||
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Capacities |
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| Fuel tank | 22 gal | 18.5 gal | 18.5 gal. | |
| Crankcase | 11.5 qts | 10 qt. total capacity including filter. | 10.5 qt | |
| Cooling system | 16 qts | 12.8 qt. | 16 qt. | |
| Transmission | 4 qts | 4.1 qt. | ||
| Differential | 45 oz. | 46 oz. | ||
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Performance |
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| 0-60mph | 4.6 sec. | 4.0 - 4.2 sec | 3.9 sec | 3.6 sec |
| 0-100 mph | 8.9 sec | |||
| 1/4 mile: | 12.9 sec @ 113.8mph | 12.2 sec @ 118mph typical. Fastest magazine recorded stock time is 11.77 sec. | 12.0 @119 mph 11.77@ 123 fastest recorded time Video |
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| Top Speed | 165 mph | 186 - 192 mph | 190 mph | |
| 0-100-0 mph | 13.2 sec | About 12 seconds. | ||
| 0-150-0 mph | 31.6 sec | |||
| Lateral Acceleration | .97g | 0.98g | 1.05g | |
| Braking | 122 ft. | 97 ft. | ||
| Slalom Speed | 72.4 mph | 70.4 | ||
| Gas Mileage City/Highway | 11/21 | |||
