Dodge Viper RT10
The Dodge Viper is a sports car that was manufactured by Dodge (by SRT for 2013 and 2014), a division of American car manufacturer FCA US LLC from 1992 until 2017, having taken a brief hiatus in 2007 and from 2010 to 2012. Production of the two-seat super car began at New Mack Assembly Plant in 1991 and moved to Conner Avenue Assembly Plant in October 1995.
Although Chrysler considered ending production because of serious financial problems, on September 14, 2010, the then chief executive Sergio Marchionne announced and previewed a new model of the Viper for 2012. In 2014, the Viper was named number 10 on the “Most American Cars” list, meaning 75% or more of its parts are manufactured in the U.S. The Viper was eventually discontinued in 2017 after being in production for 26 years.
Engine Technical Data
Engine type – Number of cylinders : | V 10 |
Engine Code : | DODGE Chrysler LA V10 |
Fuel type : | Petrol |
Fuel System : | Multipoint Indirect Injection |
Lubrication : | See oil information |
Coolant : | See Coolant information |
Engine Alignment : | Longitudinal |
Engine Position : | Front |
Engine size – Displacement – Engine capacity : | 7990 cm3 or 487.6 cu-in |
Bore x Stroke : | 101.6 x 98.6 mm 3.98 x 3.86 inches |
Number of valves : | 20 Valves |
Aspiration : | N/A |
Compression Ratio : | 9.1 |
Maximum power – Output – Horsepower : | 406 PS or 400 bhp or 299 kW @ 4600 rpm |
Maximum torque : | 631 Nm or 465 lb.ft @ 3600 rpm |
Drive wheels – Traction – Drivetrain : | RWD |
Transmission Gearbox – Number of speeds : | 6 speed Manual |
Num. of Doors : | 2 | ||
Wheelbase : | 244.3 cm or 96.18 inches | ||
Length : | 444.8 cm or 175.12 inches | ||
Width : | 192.3 cm or 75.71 inches | ||
Height : | 111.5 cm or 43.9 inches | ||
Front Axle : | 151.4 cm or 59.61 inches | ||
Rear Axle : | 154.4 cm or 60.79 inches | ||
Ground clearance : | 13 cm / 5.12 inches | ||
Aerodynamic drag coefficient – Cx : | 0.55 | ||
Front Brakes – Disc dimensions : | Vented Discs (330 mm) | ||
Rear Brakes – Dics dimensions : | Vented Discs (330 mm) | ||
Front Tyres – Rims dimensions : | 275/40 R17 | ||
Rear Tyres – Rims dimensions : | 335/35 R17 | ||
Turning radius : | 12.59 m / 41.3 feet | ||
Curb Weight : | 1542 kg OR 3400 lbs | ||
Weight-Power Output Ratio : | 3.8 kg/hp | ||
Trunk / Boot capacity : | – L | ||
Front Suspension : | Independent, unequal-length upper and lower control arm, gas struts, stabilizer bar | ||
Rear Suspension : | Independent, unequal-length upper and lower control arm, gas struts, stabilizer bar |
Fuel Consumption – Economy – Open road: | 8.0 L/100km 35 mpg UK / 29 mpg US |
Fuel Consumption – Economy – Highway: | 10.3 L/100km 27 mpg UK / 23 mpg US |
Fuel Consumption – Economy – City: | 23.8 L/100km 12 mpg UK / 10 mpg US |
Fuel Consumption – Economy – EPA Highway ( – 2008): | 22 mpg US 10.7 L/100 Km / 26 mpg UK |
Fuel Consumption – Economy – EPA City ( – 2008): | 14 mpg US 16.8 L/100 Km / 17 mpg UK |
Fuel Consumption – Economy – EPA Combined ( – 2008): | 17 mpg US 13.8 L/100 Km / 20 mpg UK |
Range (EPA): | 374 miles or 601 Km |
Fuel Tank Capacity : | 83 L 18.3 UK gallons 21.9 US gallons |
Top Speed : | 266 km/h or 165 Mph |
Acceleration 0 to 60 mph (0 to 96 Km/h) : | 4.4 s |
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) : | 4.7 s |