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Dodge Viper vs. Ford Shelby GT500

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$87,895
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$76,820
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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2017 Dodge Viper2022 Ford Shelby GT500
Starting MSRP
$87,895
$76,820
Engine Type
Premium Unleaded V-10
Intercooled Supercharger Premium Gasoline V-8
MPG
12 City / 19 Hwy
12 City / 18 Hwy
Horsepower
645 hp
760 hp
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
2
2
Basic Warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi
3 yr / 36,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2017 Dodge Viper2022 Ford Shelby GT500
Displacement
8.4 L/512
5.2 L/315
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
600 @ 5000
625 @ 5000
Engine Type
Premium Unleaded V-10
Intercooled Supercharger Premium Gasoline V-8
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
645 @ 6200
760 @ 7300
Transmission Options
  • M/T
  • 6-Speed M/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
  • 7-Speed A/T
MPG
12 City / 19 Hwy
12 City / 18 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
N/A

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2017 Dodge Viper2022 Ford Shelby GT500
Rear Tire Size
P355/30ZR19
P315/30YR20
Spare Wheel Material
N/A
N/A
Spare Tire Size
N/A
N/A
Front Wheel Material
Forged Aluminum
Aluminum
Front Wheel Size
18 X 10.5 in
20 X 11 in
Front Tire Size
P295/30ZR18
P305/30YR20
Spare Wheel Size
N/A
N/A
Rear Wheel Material
Forged Aluminum
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size
19 X 13 in
20 X 11 in

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2017 Dodge Viper2022 Ford Shelby GT500
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Short And Long Arm
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front
Short And Long Arm
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Short And Long Arm
Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Short And Long Arm
Multi-Link

Steering

Steering comparison
2017 Dodge Viper2022 Ford Shelby GT500
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
41 ft
44 ft
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
N/A

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2017 Dodge Viper2022 Ford Shelby GT500
Front Hip Room
N/A
55 in
Front Head Room
37 in
38 in
Track Width, Front
63 in
63 in
Front Shoulder Room
53 in
56 in
Second Head Room
N/A
35 in
Passenger Volume
N/A
83 ft³
Second Shoulder Room
N/A
52 in
Height, Overall
49 in
55 in
Liftover Height
N/A
N/A
Front Leg Room
43 in
45 in
Second Leg Room
N/A
29 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
76 in
76 in
Trunk Volume
15 ft³
14 ft³
Passenger Capacity
2
4
Min Ground Clearance
5 in
N/A
Track Width, Rear
61 in
64 in
Wheelbase
99 in
107 in
Length, Overall
176 in
190 in
Second Hip Room
N/A
47 in

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2017 Dodge Viper2022 Ford Shelby GT500
Base Curb Weight
3,378 lbs
4,183 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
16 gal
16 gal
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A

Safety

Safety comparison
2017 Dodge Viper2022 Ford Shelby GT500
Backup Camera
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Optional

Entertainment

Entertainment comparison
2017 Dodge Viper2022 Ford Shelby GT500
Bluetooth®
Standard
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2017 Dodge Viper2022 Ford Shelby GT500
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
600
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
180
N/A

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2017 Dodge Viper2022 Ford Shelby GT500
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc
4-Wheel Disc
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
14 in
15 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
14 in
17 in
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes

FAQ

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2017 Dodge Viper or the 2022 Ford Shelby GT500?

The 2017 Dodge Viper and the 2022 Ford Shelby GT500 both get 14 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2017 Dodge Viper or the 2022 Ford Shelby GT500?

The 2022 Ford Shelby GT500 is cheaper than the 2017 Dodge Viper with a $76,820 starting MSRP versus a $87,895 starting MSRP.

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