Dodge Viper
The Dodge Viper, introduced in 1993, is
the American version of a Fantasy Car. Featuring the largest engine among the
cars on this site, and one of the largest to be fitted in a production car ever,
an 8.0lt unit producing more than 400bhp and a much more impressive amount of
torque (662Nm).
The Viper has been praised for its direct race car feel and it surely is not a
game to play with. How, anyway could a car with more than 400 bhp driving the
rear wheels only and without any type of electronic help be a game to play with?
Viper's muscle car design is fully justified given that it is directed,
primarily, for the American market. Various different versions have appeared
during the last years after the initial RT/10 Model
| General | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Make | Dodge | Model | Viper GTS |
| Power train Layout | Front Engine/ RWD | Base Price | $66,000 US |
| Curb Weight | 1533 kg / 3380 lbs | Length | 4488 mm / 176.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 2443 mm / 96.2 in | Width | 1923 mm / 75.7 in |
| Front / Rear Track |
F 1514 mm / 59.6 in R 1539 mm / 60.6 in |
Height | 1194 mm / 47.0 in |
| Engine | |||
| Configuration | V10 | Valve train | OHV 2 Valves / Cyl |
| Displacement | 7990 cc / 487.6 cu in | Bore | 101.6 mm / 4.0 in |
| Power | 335.6 kw / 450.0 bhp @ 5200 rpm | Stroke | 98.6 mm / 3.88 in |
| Torque | 664.4 nm / 490.0 ft lbs @ 3700 rpm | Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 |
| Bhp / Litre | 56.32 bhp | Max Engine Speed | 6000 rpm |
| Chassis & Body | |||
| Body / Frame | Resin transfer and SMC body panels | Brake Type | Vented Discs |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion w/Power Assist | Brake Size |
F 330 mm / 13.0 in R 330 mm / 13.0 in |
|
Wheels (Diameter x Width) |
F 45.7 x 43.2 cm /
18.0 x 17.0 in R 45.7 x 66.0 cm / 18.0 x 26.0 in |
Tires |
F 275/35ZR-18 R 335/30ZR-18 |
| Performance | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Speed | 297.7 kph / 185.0 mph | 0 - 30 mph | 2.0 seconds |
| 0 - 1/4 mile | 12.8 seconds | 0 - 60 mph | 4.4 seconds |
| Lateral Acceleration | 0.97g | 0 - 100 mph | 9.8 seconds |
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