The 2003-2006 Dodge Viper |
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Made in the Conner Avenue Assembly Plant (CAAP), Detroit
ENGINE: 8.3-LITER, OHV, 20-VALVE SMPI V-10
10-cylinder 90-degree V-type, liquid-cooled- 505 cubic inches (8277 cc)
- 356-T6 aluminum alloy block with cast-iron liners, aluminum alloy cylinder heads
- Bore x Stroke 4.03 inches x 3.96 inches (102.4 x 100.6)
- 20 pushrod-actuated overhead valves
- Roller-type hydraulic lifters
- Sequential, multi-port electronic fuel injection with individual runners
- Compression Ratio 9.6:1
- 500 bhp (372 kW) @ 5600 rpm (60.4 bhp/liter)
- Torque (SAE net) 525 lb.-ft. (712 Nm) @ 4200 rpm
- Max Engine Speed 6000 rpm
- Fuel: Unleaded premium, 93 octane (R+M/2)
- Oil Capacity (with filter) 10.5 qt. (9.9 L), Mobil 1 10W30 Synthetic
- Coolant Capacity 16 qt. (15.9 L)
- Emission Controls Four three-way catalytic converters, heated oxygen sensors, engine internal features
- Exhaust System Stainless steel tubular headers, side exit exhaust
- 136-amp high-speed alternator with 600 CCA battery
- In dash AM/FM/CD Radio with internal six-disc changer with 310-watt RMS audio amplifier and seven speakers
TRANSMISSION: MANUAL, SIX-SPEED OVERDRIVE
Synchronized in all gears, electronic 1-4 skip-shift and reverse lockout mechanisms
Gear Ratios
1st 2.66
2nd 1.78
3rd 1.30
4th 1.00
5th 0.74
6th 0.50
Effective Final Drive 3.07
Overall Top Gear 1.54
FINAL DRIVE: Frame-mounted hypoid bevel gear with clutch-type limited-slip differential
DIMENSIONS/CAPACITIES (with two passengers)
Overall Length 175.6 (4459)
Overall Width at Sills 75.2 (1911)
Overall Width at Mirrors 78.5 (1944)
Overall Height 47.6 (1210)
Wheelbase 98.8 (2510)
Curb Weight (est.) 3380 (1536)
Track
Front 57.8 (1469)
Rear 60.9 (1547)
Weight Distribution, % F/R 48/52
Ground Clearance 5.125 (130)
Frontal Area 19.3 sq. ft. (1.79 sq. m)
Drag Coefficient 0.43 (top down), 0.40 (top up)
Fuel Tank Capacity 18.5 gal. (70 L)
Trunk Capacity 8.4 cu. ft. (239.7L)
ACCOMMODATIONS
Seating Capacity 2
Head Room 36.5 (926)
Leg Room 42.4 (1077)
Shoulder Room 54.1 (1375)
Seat Travel 7.6 (192)
Recliner Range 45°
SAE Interior Volume N/A
BODY/CHASSIS
Layout Longitudinal front engine, rear-wheel drive
Chassis Construction Backbone tubular steel space frame with separate cowl structure
Body Construction Sheet-molded composite (SMC) and resin injection molded (RIM) body panels, aluminum sills, RIM front and rear fascias with injection-molded impact beams
Aerodynamics Wind-tunnel tuned body and top, partial belly pan
SUSPENSION
Front Cast-aluminum unequal-length upper and lower"A" arms, coil springs, high-pressure gas-charged rebound-adjustable shock absorbers, stabilizer bar, six-lug hubs
Rear Cast-aluminum unequal-length upper and lower "A" arms toe-control links, coil springs, high-pressure gas-charged rebound adjustable shock absorbers, stabilizer bar, six-lug hubs
STEERING
Type Power-assisted rack and pinion
Overall Ratio 16.7:1
Turning Diameter 40.5 ft. (12.34 m) (curb-to-curb)
Steering Turns 2.4 (lock-to-lock)
TIRES
Michelin Pilot Sport ZP with low-pressure sensors in valve stems
Front P275/35ZR18
Rear P345/30ZR19
WHEELS
Type and Material Polished forged aluminum
Front 18x10
Rear 19x13
BRAKES
Front 14.0x1.26 (355x32) vented cast-iron disc, four-piston/two-pad fixed caliper
with advanced ABS. Black anodized caliper finish with Viper logo
Rear 14.0x1.26 (355x32) vented cast-iron disc, four-piston/two-pad fixed caliper
with advanced ABS. Black anodized caliper finish with Viper logo. Single-piston
sliding-caliper parking brake
Power-Assist Type Tandem diaphragm vacuum
