The Viper RT/10 is the classic "wind in your hair" roadster. Defined as the quintessential American sports car: big-block engine, fast, loud and untamed. Who can argue? When Dodge Viper exploded onto the street in 1992, it came with a clear presence and vision. Since then, there have been many modifications. The RT/10 has 400+ HP, overmatched steamroller tires (P335 35 r17), and looks that can kill. The arresting-looking car with nothing else to brag about but a mammoth engine, into what feels like a finished piece of work that you could only hope to drive regularly, instead of just on sunny Sundays. The Viper's engine is unique among cars: an aluminum V10 that relies on sheer size (8.0 liters) rather than overhead camshafts or multiple valves for its horsepower-making ability. Dodge boosted the horsepower in recent years by trading the nostalgic but inefficient side-exit exhausts for more conventional rear-exit tailpipes. It is thunderously potent, yanking Viper to the 167-mile-per-hour limit before you turn into an airplane. Springs and shock absorbers are close to the wheels, giving more precise control over how, and how much, the wheels move on bumps and in corners, which also aids in precisely controlling wheel movement. It works delightfully well, providing a reassuringly crisp feel; keeping drivers out of trouble at higher speeds in challenging maneuvers; and helping save them from disaster when momentum exceeds traction.
Curb Weight 3485
LBWeight Dis. Front/Rear 49 % / 51 %Wheelbase 96.2 inch
Performance Acceleration 0-60 MPH4.8 sec0-100 MPH11.1 sec0-1320 Foot (1/4 mile)13.1 sec / 109.0 MPH
Top Speed 160 MPH
Handling Lateral Acceleration (200 Foot Skidpad)0.969
Balance Mild Understeer Speed thru 700 Foot Slalom 62.7 MPH
Braking Minimum Stapping Distance From: 60 MPH 159 Foot 80 MPH 261 Foot
Chassis Layout Engine / Driver Front / RearBody / Frame Fiberglass & Aluminum / Tubular SteelBrakes Front / Rear13.0 inch / 13.0 inchAssist TypeVacuumWheels Front / Rear17x10.5 / 17x13Tires Front / RearP275/40ZR-17/ P335/35ZR-17
History 1952 Chrysler Cunningham 5408 cc V-81963Shelby Cobra - 289 4737 ccV-81966Shelby Cobra - 427 6999 cc V-81992Viper RT/10 7990 cc V-10
Mechanical Engine Type ONV V-10 Displacement 488 cu.in / 7990 ccBore x Stroke400 x 3.88 in. / 101.6 x 98.6 mm
Compression Ratio 9.1 :
Horsepower415 BHP (309 kW) at 5200 RPM
Torque450 LB-FT at 3600 RPM
Maximum Engine Speed6000 RPM
Fuel18 Gallon (83 liter)
Transmission Gear / Gear Ratio / RPM / MPH (KM/H)1th / 2.66 : 1 / 6000 RPM / 56 (90) 2th / 1.78 : 1 / 6000 RPM / 84 (135) 3th / 1.30 : 1 / 6000 RPM / 115 (185) 4th / 1.00 : 1 / 6000 RPM / 150 (241) 5th / 0.74 : 1 / 4750 RPM / 160 (257) 6th / 0:50 : 1 / Est. 3210 RPM / 160 (257)Final Drive Ratio3.07 : 1Engine RPM at 60 MPH (97 KM/H) in 6th1200 RPM
Dodge Viper Pics
Bright Red RT/10 with
Yellow Rims
Side View Of a Red Viper
On A Black B/G
BLue And White Viper
Side By Side
Air Shot Of A Black RT/10
Coupe
Black Viper And RT/10 On
A White Background
Dramatic Shot Of A White
Viper
Silver Viper With A
Factory In The Background
Nice
Pic Of A Blue Viper...Must See!
The Best View Of The
V10 in this big baby!