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Viper Buyers Guide: Viper
Specifications
1992-1994 1995
1996-1999
2000-2002
2003-Present
1992 - 1994 Dodge Viper
Specifications
General Information
Body Style Coupe &
Roadster
Assembly Plant Conner Avenue (Detroit, Michigan)
EPA
Vehicle Class Two-Seater
Model/Powertrain Availability
Engine
Transmission 8.0L, SMPI, 6-Speed, V-10 Manual
Engine: 8.0-Liter,
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 9.1:1
Power (SAE net) 400 bhp
@ 4600 rpm
Torque (SAE net) 465 lb-ft (664 Nm) @ 3600 rpm
Max.
Engine Speed 6000 rpm
Fuel Requirement Unleaded premium, 91 octane
R+M/2
Oil Capacity 8 qt (7.6 L)
Coolant Capacity 12.8 qt (11.9
L)
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
Dimensions/Capacities
Wheelbase 96.2
(2443.6)
Track
Front 59.6 (1514)
Rear 60.6 (1538)
Overall
Length 175.1 (4448) - RT/10
Overall Width 75.7 (1924)
Overall
Height 44.0 (1117) - RT/10
Ground Clearance 5.0 (127)
Curb Weight -
Est. 3,456 lbs. (1488 kg)
Weight Distribution, F/R 49/50 -
RT/10
Frontal Area 19.3 sq. ft. (1.79 sq. m.) - RT/10
Drag
Coefficient 0.495 (top off)
0.45 (hard top) - RT/10
Performance Specifications (Approximate)
Maximum
Speed 165 mph (264 km/h)
Acceleration 0-60 4.6 sec.
1/4 Mile Time
12.9 sec @ 113.8 mph
Fuel Tank Capacity 22 Gal.
(83.5L)
Accommodations
Seating Capacity
2
Front
Leg Room 42.6 (1082)
Shoulder Room 53.8 (1366)
Seat
Travel 5.2 (132)
Recliner Range 11°
Luggage Capacity 6.83 cu.ft.
(19L) - RT/10
Seat Adjustments
Driver Horizontal,
recliner, inflatable lumbar support
Passenger Horizontal, recliner,
inflatable lumbar support
Restraints
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) 40.6 ft
(12.4 m)
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock)
2.4
Wheels
Standard
Type & Material Forged
aluminum
Size 17 x 10 front, 17 x 13 -
rear
Tires
Standard
Size & Type P275/40 ZR17 -
front, P335/35 ZR17 - rear
Mfr. & Model Michelin Pilot
5X-MXX3
Revs Per Mile 811 (504)
Brakes
Standard
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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