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All dimensions are in inches (millimeters)
unless otherwise noted.
| Engine |
8.3-Liter, OHV, 20-Valve
SMPI V-10
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| Type and Description |
90° V-10, liquid-cooled
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| Displacement |
505 cu. in. (8277 cu. cm)
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| Bore x Stroke |
4.03 x 3.96 (102.4 x 100.6)
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| Valve System |
OHV, 20 valves, roller-type hydraulic lifters
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| Fuel Injection |
Sequential, multi-port electronic
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| Construction |
Aluminum alloy block with cast-iron liners, aluminum
alloy heads
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| Compression Ratio |
9.6:1
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| Power (SAE net) |
500 bhp (372 kW) @ 5600 rpm (60.4 bhp/L)
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| Torque (SAE net) |
525 lb.-ft. (712 Nm) @ 4200 rpm
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| Max. Engine Speed |
6000 rpm
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| Fuel Requirement |
Unleaded premium, 91 octane (R+M)2
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| Oil Capacity |
10.5 qt. (9.9L)
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| Coolant Capacity |
12.8 qt. (11.9L)
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| Emission Controls |
Four three-way catalytic converters, heated oxygen
sensors, engine internal features(a)
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(a) Meets Tier 1 standards
in all 50 states
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| Electrical System |
2003 Dodge Viper
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| Alternator |
136-amp high-speed
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| Battery |
Leak-resistant maintenance-free 600 CCA
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| Radio |
AM/FM/CD radio with internal six-disc changer;
with 310-watt RMS Audio Amplifier and seven speakers
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| Transmission |
Manual, Six-Speed Overdrive
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| Description |
Synchronized in all gears, electronic 1-4 skip-shift
and reverse lockout mechanisms
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| Gear Ratios |
| 1st |
2.66
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| 2nd |
1.78
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| 3rd |
1.30
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| 4th |
1.00
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| 5th |
0.74
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| 6th |
0.50
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| Axle Ratio |
3.07
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| Overall Top Gear |
1.54
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| Final Drive |
Frame-mounted hypoid bevel gear with clutch-type
limited-slip differential
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| Exterior
Dimensions (a) |
2003 Dodge Viper
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| Wheelbase |
98.8 (2510)
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| Track |
Front |
57.8 (1469)
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| Rear |
60.9 (1547)
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| Overall Length |
175.6 (4459)
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| Overall Width (at sills) |
75.2 (1911)
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| Overall Height |
47.6 (1210)
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| Ground Clearance |
5.125 (130)
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| Curb Weight (estimated) |
3357 lbs. (1526 kg)
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| Weight Distribution, F/R |
48/52
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| Frontal Area |
19.3 sq. ft. (1.79 sq. m)
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| Drag Coefficient |
top down |
0.43 |
| top up |
0.40 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity |
18.5 gal. (70L) |
| (a) All dimensions measured
with two passengers. |
| Accommodations |
2003 Dodge Viper
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| Seating Capacity |
2
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| Head room |
36.5 (926)
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| Leg room |
42.4 (1077)
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| Shoulder room |
54.1 (1375)
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| Seat travel |
7.6 (192)
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| Recliner range |
45°
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| SAE volume |
NA
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| Body |
2003 Dodge Viper
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| Layout |
Longitudinal front engine, rear-wheel drive
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| 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
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| Suspension |
2003 Dodge viper
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| Front |
Cast-aluminum unequal-length upper and lower A
arms, coil springs, low-pressure gas-charged rebound-adjustable
shock absorbers, stabilizer bar
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| 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
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| Steering |
2003 Dodge Viper
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| Type |
Power-assisted rack and pinion
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| Overall Ratio |
15.7:1
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| Steering Turns (lock-to-lock) |
2.4
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Turning Diameter
(curb-to-curb) |
40.5 ft. (12.34 m)
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| Tires (a) |
2003 Dodge Viper
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| Size and Type |
P275/35 ZR18 front
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P345/30 ZR19 rear
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| Mfr. and Model |
Michelin ZP with low-pressure sensors in valve
stems
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| Revs/Mile (km) |
811 (504)
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| Wheels (a) |
2003 Dodge Viper
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| Type and Material |
Forged aluminum
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| Size |
18 x 10.0 front
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19 x 13 rear
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| Brakes |
2003 Dodge Viper
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| Size and type |
Front |
14.0 x 1.26 (355.0 x 32) vented disc, with four-piston
fixed caliper ABS
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| Rear |
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
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| Power Assist type |
Tandem diaphragm vacuum with zero lost travel
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