1997 Dodge Viper specs & colors
2dr Car
MSRP
- 2dr GTS Coupe
- $66,000
- 2dr RT/10 Roadster
- $66,000
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Black
Packages
$0
Starting MSRP
- base vehicle
Specifications
Highlights
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Gas V10
Engine Type
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12 City / 21 Hwy
MPG
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450 hp
Horsepower
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2
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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13.0 x 0.87 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Not Available
Brake ABS System
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Power
Brake Type
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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13.0 x 1.26 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Electrical
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650
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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143
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Engine
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450 @ 5200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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Gas V10
Engine Type
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490 @ 3700
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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8.0L/488
Displacement
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M/T
6-Speed M/T Transmission Options
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12 City / 21 Hwy
MPG
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12.8 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
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54 in
Front Shoulder Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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N/A
Passenger Volume
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76 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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61 in
Track Width, Rear
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9 ft³
Trunk Volume
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N/A
Front Hip Room
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N/A
Second Head Room
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N/A
Second Leg Room
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47 in
Height, Overall
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43 in
Front Leg Room
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37 in
Front Head Room
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2
Passenger Capacity
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96 in
Wheelbase
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N/A
Second Shoulder Room
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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60 in
Track Width, Front
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Not Available in
Liftover Height
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177 in
Length, Overall
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Steering
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2
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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41 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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41 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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17
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Suspension
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Independent
Suspension Type - Front
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Coil-Shock Units
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
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Coil-Shock Units
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Tires & Wheels
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17 x 10 in
Front Wheel Size
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16 x 4 in
Spare Wheel Size
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P335/35ZR17
Rear Tire Size
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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T155/80D16
Spare Tire Size
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17 x 13 in
Rear Wheel Size
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Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
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P275/40ZR17
Front Tire Size
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Weight & Capacity
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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3,383 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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