96 Viper Specifications

Price: (est) US$66,045

Selected Standard Features
  • 8.0 Liter, 10 cylinder, 90 degree V-type, liquid cooled engine
  • Six-speed manual transmission Gear
  • Four-wheel independent suspension
  • Power rack-and-pinion steering
  • 17" cast aluminum directional wheels
Optional Equipment
  • Air Conditioning
  • Emissions - California
  • Emissions - Massachusetts
Performance (source: Car & Driver)
Acceleration  
Zero to 30 mph 1.8
40 mph 2.4
50 mph 3.2
60 mph 4.1
70 mph 5.1
80 mph 6.5
90 mph 8.1
100 mph 9.8
110 mph 11.9
120 mph 14.2
130 mph 16.9
140 mph 20.3
150 mph 29.0
Street Start, 5-60 mph 4.6
Top-gear passing time, 30-50 mph 9.3
50 - 70 mph 9.1
Standing 1/4 Mile 12.6 sec @ 113 mph
Top Speed (drag limited) 173
Braking  
70 - 0 mph @ impending lockup 163 ft.
Modulation excellent (scale: poor, good, fair, excellent)
Fade none (scale: none, light, moderate, heavy)
Front-rear balance good (scale: poor, fair, good)
Handling  
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad 0.97 g
Understeer moderate (scale: minimal, moderate, excessive)
Fuel Economy  
EPA city driving 13 mpg
EPA highway driving 21 mpg
Engine
Number of cylinders 10
Power 415 bhp (309kW) @ 5200 rpm
Displacement 488 cu. in. (7900cc)
Bore 4.00 in. (101.6 mm.)
Stroke 3.88 in. (98.5 mm.)
Torque 488 Foot Pounds at 3600 RPM
Compression Ratio 9.1:1
Construction 90-degree V-10 cast aluminum block with cast iron cylinder liners, aluminum heads and crankcase
Recommended Fuel Premium unleaded
EPA Fuel economy (mpg city/hwy.) 12/21 (1995 data)
Emissions Controls Three-way catalytic converters with dual oxygen sensors, one per side feedback fuel-air ratio control
Fuel Requirement Unleaded Premium, 91 Octane
Drivetrain
Transmission Six-speed manual, fully synchronized, with electronic 1 - 4 skip-shift and reverse lockout mechanims.
Gear Ratios  
First 2.66:1
Second 1.78:1
Third 1.30:1
Fourth 1.00:1
Fifth 0.74:1
Sixth 0.50:1
Effective Final Drive 3.07:1
Overall Top Gear 1.54:1
Electronics
Battery 770 cold cranking amps
Alternator 50/120 amps
Body Specifications
Body Resin transfer molded composite body
Frame Tubular space frame with separate cowl structure
Suspension
Front Independant with unequal length upper and lower control arms, coil-over-shock units.
Rear Independant with unequal length upper arms with separate toe link, coil-over-shock units.
Front Stabilizer Bar 1.06 in/27 mm (tubular)
Rear Stabilizer Bar 0.86 in/22 mm (tubular)
Shock Absorbers Double-acting hydraulic, low pressure, gas charged, rebound adjustable
Coil Springs 2.5" I.D. micro-grain alloy
Dimensions
Overall Length 175.11 in. (4448 mm)
Maximum Width 75.74 in. (1924 mm) at rear wheel lip
Overall Height 43.95 in. at windshield frame
Track: Front 59.6 in. (1514 mm)
Track: Rear 60.6 in. (1538 mm)
Wheelbase 96.2 in. (2444 mm)
Ground Clearance 5.0 in. with two passengers
Luggage Capacity 3.6 cu. ft. (101.9L)
Curb Weight 3445 lbs (1588kg)
Weight Distribution (front/rear) 50/50
Frontal Area 19.3 sq. ft. (top off)
Drag Coefficient 0.55 (top off)
Steering
Type Power rack-and-pinion
Ratio 16.7:1
Turns (lock-to-lock) 2.4
Turning diameter 40.5 ft.
Alignment Specifications
Caster Front: +5.75 degrees Rear: -5.75 degrees
Camber Front: -0.4 degrees Rear: -0.4 degrees
Toe Front: +0.1 degrees toe-in Rear: +0.1 degrees toe-in
Wheels and Tires
Wheel Type Semi-forged aluminum
Front Wheel Size 10" x 17"
Rear Wheel Size 13" x 17"
Spare Wheel Size 4" x 16"
Tire Type Michelin Pilot MXX3 (directional)
Front Tire Size P275/40ZR17
Rear Tire Size P335/35ZR17
Rev/Mile (rear) 804
Fluid Capacities
Fuel (approx.) 19 Gal. (72L)
Engine Oil 11 qts. (10.4 L)
Cooling System 18.3 qts. (17.0L)
Brake System
Type Front and rear power-assisted disk, dual hydraulic, front/rear split
Front Brake Discs 13" x 1.26" vented
Rear Brake Discs 13" x 0.87" vented
Front Calipers Four opposed, four fixed pistons
Rear Calipers Single piston, slider-type
Power Assist Type Tandem diaphragm vacuum w/zero lost travel
Swept Area Front: 304.7 sq. in. Rear: 253 sq. in.
Accomodations
Seating Capacity, F/R 2/0
Front Leg Room - Max. 42.6 (1081.5)
Front Shoulder Room 53.8
Seat Travel 6.0 (152)
Recliner Range 11
Seat Adjustments - Driver Horizontal, recliner, inflatable lumbar support
- Passenger Horizontal, recliner, inflatable lumbar support
Restraints - Front 3-point passive belt - w/door mounted retractor
Instrumentation
Instruments Analog Speedometer, odometer, trip odometer, tachometer, voltmeter, oil pressure, coolant temperature, fuel.
Warning Lamps 2-3 shift lockout, brake charging system, check engine, coolant level, coolant overheat, high beam, low oil pressure, seat belts,turn signals, security alarm.

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