Model Compare
Comparing the "1998 Lotus Esprit V8" and "1998 Dodge Viper"
Overview
MSRP
$82,625
$64,000
MPG (Combined)
Not Available
Not Available
Engine
349-hp, 3.5-liter V-8 (premium)
450-hp, 8.0-liter V-10 (premium)
Transmission
5-speed manual
6-speed manual w/OD
Drivetrain
RWD
RWD
Seats
2
2
Consumer Rating
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Pricing
List Price
$83,620
$64,700
MSRP
$82,625
$64,000
Invoice Price
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$57,520
Destination Charge
$995
$700
Fuel Economy
Combined MPG
Not Available
Not Available
City MPG
14
11
Highway MPG
21
20
Convenience
Cruise Control
Not available
Not available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not available
Not available
Compass
Not available
Not available
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors
Not available
Not available
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Leather
Gear Shift Knob Trim
Not available
Leather
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
Not available
Standard
Clock
In-dash
In-radio display
12-Volt DC Power Outlet
Not available
1
Retained Accessory Power
Not available
Not available
Dome Light
Not available
Regular
Glovebox Light
Not available
Not available
Map Light
Not available
Not available
Cargo Light
Not available
Not available
Cupholders
Not available
Not available
Programmable Garage-Door Opener
Not available
Not available
Voice Recorder
Not available
Not available
Tire Mobility Kit
Not available
Not available
Rearview Mirror
Not available
Day-night
Rear Window Defogger
Not available
Not available
Floor Mats
Not available
Carpeted front & rear
USB Ports
Not available
Not available
Hands Free Auto-Opening Liftgate/Trunk
Not available
Not available
Proximity Key
Not available
Not available
Specifications
Length
173.6 "
175.1 "
Wheelbase
95.3 "
96.2 "
Front Track
60.2 "
59.6 "
Rear Track
60.8 "
60.6 "
Width
74.0 "
75.7 "
Turning Radius
19.4 '
20.2 '
Height
45.3 "
43.9 "
Horsepower
349 @ 6,500 rpm
450 @ 5,200 rpm
Torque
295 @ 4,250 rpm
490 @ 3,700 rpm
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal.
19.0 gal.
Bore and Stroke
3.27 / 3.19 "
4.00 / 3.88 "
Drag Coefficient
Not available
.55
Curb Weight
3,042 lbs.
3,443 lbs.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
Not available
Not available
Maximum Trailer Weight
Not available
Not available
Passenger Volume
Not available
Not available
Front Legroom
Not available
42.6 "
Front Headroom
Not available
37.5 "
Front Hip Room
Not available
Not available
Front Shoulder Room
Not available
53.8 "
Rear Legroom
Not available
Not available
Rear Headroom
Not available
Not available
Rear Hip Room
Not available
Not available
Rear Shoulder Room
Not available
Not available
Maximum Luggage Volume
Not available
6.8 cu.ft.
Interior Cargo Volume
Not available
6.8 cu.ft.
Interior Cargo Volume Seats Folded
Not available
Not available
Maximum Interior Cargo Volume
Not available
6.8 cu.ft.
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