1997 Dodge Viper Specifications

2-Door GTS Coupe
MSRP based on 2-Door GTS Coupe
 

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 12 mpg City/21 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas V10, 8.0L
EPA Class Two Seater
Style Name 2dr GTS Coupe
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 2
Passenger Doors 2
Body Style 2dr Car
Transmission Fully-synchronized 6-speed manual transmission w/5th & 6th gear OD

Dimensions

Vehicle
EPA Classification Two Seater
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3383
Interior Dimensions
Front Shoulder Room (in) 53.8
Front Head Room (in) 36.8
Passenger Capacity 2
Front Hip Room (in) - TBD -
Front Leg Room (in) 42.6
Passenger Volume (ft³) - TBD -
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Front (in) 59.6
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 75.7
Liftover Height (in) NA
Wheelbase (in) 96.2
Track Width, Rear (in) 60.6
Height, Overall (in) 47.0
Length, Overall (in) 176.7
Min Ground Clearance (in) 5.0
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³) 9.2

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 19.0
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 12
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 21

Performance Specs

Engine
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 450 @ 5200
Displacement 8.0L/488
Engine Order Code NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 490 @ 3700
Fuel System SMFI
Engine Type Gas V10
Transmission
Trans Description Cont. Again NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.74
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Type 6
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.30
Clutch Size (in) 11.9
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 2.66
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.50
Trans Description Cont. Manual w/OD
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.07
Trans Order Code NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 1.78
Reverse Ratio (:1) 2.90
Brakes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 13.0 x 1.26
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA
Brake Type Power
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 13.0 x 0.87
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Brake ABS System NA
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Steering
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) 41.3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.4
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 40.5
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 16.7
Tires
Rear Tire Size P335/35ZR17
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Size T155/80D16
Front Tire Size P275/40ZR17
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Wheels
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size (in) 16 x 4
Front Wheel Size (in) 17 x 10
Spare Wheel Material Aluminum
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in) 17 x 13
Suspension
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) 36
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) Coil-Shock Units
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) 0.86
Suspension Type - Front Independent
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) 36
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) Coil-Shock Units
Suspension Type - Rear Independent
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) 1.06

Safety Features

Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off) No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front No
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front No
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear No
Brakes-ABS No
Child Safety Rear Door Locks No
Daytime Running Lights No
Traction Control No
Night Vision No
Rollover Protection Bars No
Fog Lamps Yes
Parking Aid No
Tire Pressure Monitor No
Back-Up Camera No
Stability Control No
Other Features Driver & front passenger air bag supplemental restraint system
3-point active restraint system
Dual note horn

Warranty

Warranty
Basic Miles/km 36,000
Basic Years 3
Corrosion Miles/km 100,000
Corrosion Years 5
Drivetrain Miles/km 36,000
Drivetrain Years 3
Roadside Assistance Note W/24 hour road service: Roadside Assistance Program (Cross Country Motor Club) - includes - towing, changing a flat tire, jump start, lockout service, fuel delivery.
Warranty Note CUSTOMER ONE CARE:

Other Specs

Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) 12.8
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 650
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 143
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) N/A
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