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1997 Dodge Viper Base 2dr GTS Coupe
Trim Info:
Rear Wheel Drive, 2 Door Coupe, Two Seater
12 mpg city / 21 mpg hwy
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12 mpg city / 21 mpg hwy
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Technical Specifications
Technical Data
Body Style:
2 Door Coupe
Drivetrain:
Rear Wheel Drive
EPA Classification:
Two Seater
Passenger Capacity:
2
Base Curb Weight (lbs):
3383
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):
12
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):
21
Engine Type:
Gas V10
Displacement:
8.0L/488
Fuel System:
SMFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:
450 @ 5200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM:
490 @ 3700
Trans Description Cont.:
Manual w/OD
Suspension Type - Front:
Independent
Suspension Type - Rear:
Independent
Front Tire Size:
P275/40ZR17
Rear Tire Size:
P335/35ZR17
Spare Tire Size:
T155/80D16
Front Wheel Size (in):
17 x 10
Rear Wheel Size (in):
17 x 13
Front Wheel Material:
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material:
Aluminum
Disc - Front (Yes or ):
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ):
Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
13.0 x 0.87
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):
19.0
Wheelbase (in):
96.2
Length, Overall (in):
176.7
Trunk Volume (ft³):
9.2
Advanced Technical Data
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
N/A
Trans Type:
6
First Gear Ratio (:1):
2.66
Second Gear Ratio (:1):
1.78
Third Gear Ratio (:1):
1.30
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):
1.00
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):
0.74
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1):
0.50
Reverse Ratio (:1):
2.90
Clutch Size (in):
11.9
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):
3.07
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary):
650
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):
143
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):
12.8
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):
Coil-Shock Units
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):
Coil-Shock Units
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm):
36
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm):
36
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in):
1.06
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in):
0.86
Spare Wheel Size (in):
16 x 4
Spare Wheel Material:
Aluminum
Steering Type:
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall:
16.7
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering):
2.4
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):
40.5
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft):
41.3
Brake Type:
Power
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
13.0 x 1.26
Front Head Room (in):
36.8
Front Leg Room (in):
42.6
Front Shoulder Room (in):
53.8
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):
75.7
Height, Overall (in):
47.0
Track Width, Front (in):
59.6
Track Width, Rear (in):
60.6
Min Ground Clearance (in):
5.0
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