97 Viper RT/10 Specifications

Engine Specifications
Electronics Systems
Drivetrain
Suspensions
Alignment
Brake System
Steering
Dimensions/Capacities
Accomodations
Wheels
Tires


GENERAL INFORMATION

 Body Style:  Roadster
 Assembly Plant:  Connor Avenue (Detroit)
 EPA Vehicle Class:  Two-Seater
 Estimated Base Price:  US$66,700

 

ENGINE

 Number of Cylinders:  10
 Displacement 8.0 Liters (488 cu. in.)
 Bore and Stroke:  4.00 in. x 3.88 in.
 Horsepower: 450 @ 5200
 Torque:  490 @ 3700
 Redline:  6000 rpm (6200 rpm fuel shut-off)
 Compression Ratio:  9.6:1
 Engine Design:  90-degree V10 cast aluminum block with shrink-fit cast iron cylinder liners, aluminum heads anc crankcase
 Firing Order:  1, 10-9, 4-3, 6-5, 8-7, 2 (unequal firing 90-degree and 54-degree intervals)
 Crankshaft:  Forged steel
 Intake Manifolds:  Aluminum, ram-tuned with dual plenums
 Exhaust Manifolds:  High temp ductile iron multiple branch design
 Fuel Supply:  Sequential multi-point electronic fuel injection with bottom-fed, high impedance injectors
 Recommended Fuel:  Premium unleaded
 Emission Controls:  Three-way catalytic converters with dual oxygen sensors, two per side, feedback fuel/air
 Exhaust System:  Stainless steel catalyst and resonator in sill; muffler assembly and rear exit exhaust under trunk floor
 Cooling System:  Copper core radiator, electric fan, two-row radiator design
 EPA Fuel Economy:  TBD

 

ELECTRONIC SYSTEM

 Battery:  650 Cold-cranking amps 
 Alternator:  125 amps
 Ignition System:  Electronic, distributorless

 

DRIVETRAIN

 Differential:  Dana Super "44" with aluminum housing
 Transmission:  Six-speed manual, fully synchronized, with aluminum housing
 Clutch:  Hydraulic, single dry disc, 12.25" diameter
 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

 Reverse:

 2.90:1

 Overall Top Gear:

 1.54

 Axle Ratio:

 3.07:1

 

SUSPENSION

 Front:  Independent with cast aluminum unequal-length upper and lower control arms, coil-over shock units
 Rear:  Independent with cast aluminum unequal-length upper and lower control 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

 

ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS

 Caster  

 Front:

 +6.00 degrees

 Rear:

 +1.00 degrees
 Camber  

 Front:

 -0.20 degrees

 Rear:

 -0.50 degrees
 Toe  

 Front:

 +0.05 degrees toe-in per side

 Rear:

 +0.10 degrees toe-in per side

 

BRAKE SYSTEM

 Type:  Front and rear power-assisted disc, 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 pistons, fixed calipers
 Rear Calipers:  Single piston, slider-type caliper
 Brake Booster:  Tandem diaphragm vacuum
 Master Cylinder:  Zero lost pedal travel feature
 Swept Area  

 Front:

 304.7 sq. in.

 Rear:

 253.7 sq. in.

 

STEERING

 Type:  Power-assisted rack-and-pinion
 Ratio:  16.7:1
 Turns: (lock-to-lock)  2.4
 Turning Circle:  40.5
 Maximum Turning Angle:  28"

 

DIMENSIONS/CAPACITIES

 

 Roadster

 

GTS 

       (Same, except where noted)
 Wheelbase:    96.2 (2443.6)  
 Track:      

 Front:

   59.6 (1514)  

 Rear:

   60.6 (1538)  
 Overall Length:  175.1 (4485)    176.7 (4487.7)
 Overall Width:    75.7 (1924)  
 Overall Height:  43.95 (1116.5)    47.0 (1194.5)
 Ground Clearance:    5.0 (127)  
 Luggage Capacity:  6.83 cu. ft.    9.18 cu. ft.
 Curb Weight - Est.  3320 lbs.    3375 lbs.
 Weight Distribution, F/R:  50 / 50    48 / 52
 Frontal Area:    20.5 sq. ft. (1.90)  
 Drag Coefficient:  .52 (top removed)    .35
 Crankcase:    7 qts. normal fill;  
     7.5 qts. w/filter change  
 Fuel Tank Capacity:    19 gal (72L)  

 

ACCOMMODATIONS

 Seating Capacity, F/R:  2 / 0
 Front  

 Head Room:

 NA

 Leg Room:

 42.6 (1081.5)

 Shoulder Room:

 53.8 (1366)
 Seat Travel  

 Driver:

 8 positions (5.2" travel)

 Passenger:

 8 positions (5.2" travel)
 Recliner Range:  11 degrees
 Seat Adjustments  

 Driver:

 Horizontal, recliner, inflatable lumbar support

 Passenger:

 Horizontal, recliner, inflatable lumbar support
 Restraints:  3-point belts; driver and passenger air bags
 Radio:  AM/FM CD; 200 watt

 

WHEELS

 Standard  
 Type & Material:  Semi-forged aluminum, 5-spoke
 Size:  17 x 10 front, 17 x 13 rear

 

TIRES

 Standard  
 Size & Type:  275/40 ZR 17 front, 335/35 ZR 17 rear
 Manufacturer:  Michelin
 Model:  Michelin Pilot SX MXX3
 Revs Per Mile:  804

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