|
| Engine |
8.3-Liter,
OHV, 20-Valve SMPI V-10
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| Type and Description |
10-cylinder, 90-degree V-type, liquid-cooled
|
| Displacement |
8.3-liter (505 cu. in.)
|
| Bore x Stroke |
4.03 x 3.96 (102.4 x 100.6)
|
| Valve System |
OHV, 20 valves, roller-type hydraulic
lifters
|
| Fuel Injection |
Sequential, multi-port electronic
|
| Construction |
Aluminum alloy block with cast-iron
liners, aluminum alloy heads
|
| Compression Ratio |
9.6:1
|
| Power (SAE net) |
500 bhp (372 kW) @ 5600 rpm (60.4
bhp/L)
|
| Torque (SAE net) |
525 lb.-ft. (712 N•m) @ 4200
rpm
|
| Max. Engine Speed |
6000 rpm
|
| Fuel Requirement |
Unleaded premium, 91 octane (R+M)2
|
| Oil Capacity |
10.5 qt. (9.9L)
|
| Coolant Capacity |
12.8 qt. (11.9L)
|
| Emission Controls |
Four three-way catalytic converters,
heated oxygen sensors, engine internal features(a)
|
| Max. Gross Trailer Weight (lbs.) |
-
|
| (a) Meets Tier 1 standards in all 50 states |
| Electical System |
2005 Dodge
Viper
|
| Alternator |
136-amp high-speed
|
| Battery |
Leak-resistant maintenance-free
600 CCA
|
| Radio |
AM/FM/CD radio with internal six-disc
changer, with 310-watt RMS Audio Amplifier and seven
speakers
|
| Transmission |
Manual,
Six-Speed Overdrive
|
| Description |
Synchronized in all gears, electronic
1-4 skip-shift and reverse lockout mechanisms
|
| Gear Ratios |
| 1st |
2.66
|
| 2nd |
1.78
|
| 3rd |
1.3
|
| 4th |
1
|
| 5th |
0.74
|
| 6th |
0.5
|
| Axle Ratio |
3.07
|
| Overall Top Gear |
1.54
|
| Dimensions
and Capacities (a) |
2005 Dodge
Viper
|
| Wheelbase |
98.8 (2510)
|
| Track, Front |
61.6 (1565)
|
| Track, Rear |
60.9 (1547)
|
| Overall Length |
175.6 (4459)
|
| Overall Width (at sills) |
75.2 (1911)
|
| Overall height |
47.6 (1210)
|
| Ground clearance |
5.125 (130)
|
| Curb weight (estimated) |
3,410 lbs. (1546 kg)
|
| Weight Distribution, F/R |
48/52
|
| Frontal Area |
19.3 sq. ft. (1.79 sq. m)
|
| Drag Coefficient |
0.43 (top down)
|
|
0.40 (top up)
|
| Fuel tank capacity |
18.5 gal. (70L)
|
|
(a) All dimensions measured with two
passengers.
|
| Accommodations |
2005 Dodge
Viper
|
| Seating Capacity |
2
|
| Head room |
36.5 (926)
|
| Leg room |
42.4 (1077)
|
| Shoulder room |
54.1 (1375)
|
| Seat Travel |
7.6 (192)
|
| Recliner Range |
45°
|
| Body and Frame |
2005 Dodge
Viper
|
| Layout |
Longitudinal front engine, rear-wheel
drive
|
| Construction |
Backbone tubular space frame with
separate cowl structure.
SMC and RIM body panels, aluminum sills, RIM front
and rear fascias with composite impact beams
|
| Suspension |
2005 Dodge
Viper
|
| Front |
Cast-aluminum unequal-length upper and
lower “A” arms, coil springs, low-pressure
gas-charged rebound-adjustable shock absorbers, stabilizer
bar |
| Rear |
Cast-aluminum unequal-length upper and
lower “A” arms, toe-control links, coil springs,
low-pressure gas-charged rebound-adjustable shock absorbers,
stabilizer bar |
| Steering |
2005 Dodge
Viper
|
| Type |
Power-assisted rack and pinion
|
| Overall ratio |
16.7:1
|
| Turning diameter (curb-to-curb) |
40.5 ft. (12.34 m)
|
| Steering turns (lock-to-lock) |
2.4
|
| Tires |
2005 Dodge
Viper
|
| Size and Type |
P275/35 ZR18 — front, P345/30
ZR19 — rear
|
| Mfr. and Model |
Michelin ZP with low-pressure sensors
in valve stems
|
| Revs Per Mile |
811 (504)
|
| Wheels |
2005 Dodge
Viper
|
| Type and material |
Forged aluminum
|
| Size |
18 x 10.0 — front, 19 x 13
— rear
|
| Brakes |
Front
|
Rear
|
| Size and Type |
14.0 x 1.26 (355.0 x 32) vented
disc, with four-piston fixed caliper ABS
|
14.0 x 1.26 (355.0 x 32) vented
disc, with four-piston fixed caliper and ABS with
single-piston sliding caliper parking brake
|
| Power Assist Type |
Tandem diaphragm vacuum with zero
lost travel
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