1997 Dodge Viper specs & colors

2dr Car

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2dr GTS Coupe
$66,000
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1997 Dodge Viper

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Key specs

  • 2-door
  • 2 seats
  • 450.0-hp, 8.0-liter, 10 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 0 combined MPG
  • 175.1" length, 44.0" height
  • Rear Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Interior
Black
Black / Tan

Packages

  • QUICK-ORDER PKG

    $0

    Starting MSRP

    • base vehicle

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type
Gas V10
MPG
12 City / 21 Hwy
Horsepower
450 hp
Seating Capacity
2

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Brake Type
Power
Brake ABS System
Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13.0 x 0.87 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13.0 x 1.26 in
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
650
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
143

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM
490 @ 3700
Engine Type
Gas V10
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
450 @ 5200
Displacement
8.0L/488
Transmission Options
M/T
6-Speed M/T
MPG
12 City / 21 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
12.8 qts

Measurements

Liftover Height
N/A
Track Width, Front
60 in
Front Hip Room
N/A
Front Leg Room
43 in
Wheelbase
96 in
Second Head Room
N/A
Width, Max w/o mirrors
76 in
Length, Overall
175 in
Passenger Capacity
2
Front Head Room
38 in
Trunk Volume
7 ft³
Height, Overall
44 in
Second Shoulder Room
N/A
Passenger Volume
N/A
Second Hip Room
N/A
Front Shoulder Room
54 in
Second Leg Room
N/A
Min Ground Clearance
5 in
Track Width, Rear
61 in

Steering

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
17
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
41 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
41 ft

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Coil-Shock Units
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Coil-Shock Units
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent
Suspension Type - Front
Independent

Tires & Wheels

Spare Tire Size
T155/80D16
Rear Wheel Size
17 x 13 in
Front Wheel Size
17 x 10 in
Spare Wheel Size
16 x 4 in
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Tire Size
P275/40ZR17
Rear Tire Size
P335/35ZR17
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Aluminum

Weight & Capacity

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
19 gal
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Base Curb Weight
3,319 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A

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