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SPECIFICATIONS
All dimensions are in inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Body Style _______________________________________________________________________________ Convertible
Assembly Plant ________________________________________________________ Conner Avenue (Detroit, Michigan)
EPA Vehicle Class __________________________________________________________________________Two-seater
ENGINE
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 ____________________________________________________________________________
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 with Hurst shifter mechanism and linkage
Description ___________________ Synchronized in all gears, electronic 1-4 skip-shift and reverse lockout mechanisms
Gear Ratios
1st ________________________________________________________________________________________ 2.66
2nd _______________________________________________________________________________________ 1.78
3rd ________________________________________________________________________________________ 1.30
4th ________________________________________________________________________________________ 1.00
5th ________________________________________________________________________________________ 0.74
6th ________________________________________________________________________________________ 0.50
Axle ratio ______________________________________________________________________________________ 3.07
Overall Top Gear _________________________________________________________________________________ 1.5
FINAL DRIVE
Description __________ Frame-mounted hypoid bevel gear with Dana Hydra-Lok speed-sensing limited-slip differential
(a) Meets Tier 1 standards in all 50 states.
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DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES(a)
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 ____________________________________________________________________ 49.4/50.6%
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)
ACCOMMODATIONS
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°
SAE Interior Volume ______________________________________________________________________________ NA
BODY
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
Front _____________________________________________ Cast-aluminum unequal-length upper and lower “A” arms,
coil springs, low-pressure gas-charged shock absorbers, stabilizer bar
Rear ________________________________ Cast-aluminum unequal-length upper and lower “A” arms, toe-control links,
coil springs, low-pressure gas-charged shock absorbers, stabilizer bar
STEERING
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(b)
Size and Type ____________________________________________________________________ P275/35 ZR18—front,
P345/30 ZR19—rear
Manufacturer and Model _________________________________ Michelin ZP with low-pressure sensors in valve stems
Revs per Mile _______________________________________________________ Front—805.42 rpm; Rear—756.97 rpm
(a) All dimensions measured with two passengers.
(b) See also Tires under Feature Availability.
SPECIFICATIONS
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WHEELS(c)
Type and Material _____________________________________________________________________Forged aluminum
Size ________________________________________________________________________________ 18 x 10.0—front,
19 x 13—rear
BRAKES
Front
Size and type _________________________14.0 x 1.26 (355.0 x 32) vented disc, with four-piston fixed caliper ABS
Rear
Size and type ____________________________ 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
(c) See also Wheels under Feature Availability.
SPECIFICATIONS
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EXTERIOR
Brake Calipers—Red ____________________________________________________________________________ S
Bumpers—Injection-molded xenoy material, 2.5-mph U.S., 5-mph Canada ________________________________ S
Colors—Viper Red, Viper Black, Viper Bright Silver Metallic, Viper Race Yellow ____________________________ O
Defroster—Rear window, electric __________________________________________________________________ S
Fascias—Body color ____________________________________________________________________________ S
Glass—Tinted _________________________________________________________________________________ S
Headlamps—High-intensity discharge low and high beams _____________________________________________ S
Mirrors—Dual outside power _____________________________________________________________________ S
Soft Top—Manual, bi-fold clam shell, rigid front panel, single center latch, glass rear window, Black cloth trim with
integral drip rails and carpeted storage tub; folding tonneau cover ___________________________________ S
Windshield Wipers—Variable intermittent, two-speed with low-profile flat blades __________________________ S
INTERIOR
Air Conditioning—Manual controls _________________________________________________________________ S
Ash Tray—Removable ___________________________________________________________________________ S
Carpet—Floor covering, cut pile construction ________________________________________________________ S
Console—Full-length floor, vinyl-wrapped, soft-touch feel, molded shape with padded armrest/storage bin lid,
includes air bag deactivation switch and cigar lighter ______________________________________________ S
Defroster—Rear window, electric __________________________________________________________________ S
Floor—Full length, carpeted ______________________________________________________________________ S
Foot Rest—Driver’s, aluminum die-cast-style adjustable pedal pad _______________________________________ S
Glove Box—Locking _____________________________________________________________________________ S
Instrument Cluster—220-mph (355-kph) analog speedometer, odometer, trip odometer, 7,000-rpm tachometer,
voltmeter, oil pressure, coolant temperature and fuel gauge ________________________________________ S
Leather—Shift knob, shift boot, parking brake handle, parking brake boot, and steering wheel rim _____________ S
Lighter—Cigar _________________________________________________________________________________ S
Locks—Power, speed-sensitive ___________________________________________________________________ S
Mirror—Manual day/night rearview with reading lamps ________________________________________________ S
Pedals—Power adjustable (throttle, brake and clutch) _________________________________________________ S
Power Outlet—Auxiliary 12-volt ___________________________________________________________________ S
Radio
Antenna—Windshield ________________________________________________________________________ S
AM/FM Stereo with six-disc CD player and 310-watt RMS power amplifier ____________________________ S
Seven speakers _____________________________________________________________________________ S
Seats—Preferred suede and leather performance-style buckets (Black), driver and passenger fore and aft
adjustment, continuous adjustment recliners, six-point restraint system provisions ______________________ S
Steering Column—Tilt ___________________________________________________________________________ S
Sun Visors—Vinyl-covered _______________________________________________________________________ S
Trim Colors/Accents
Black _____________________________________________________________________________________ S
Satin chrome accents on gear shift lever and knob, gear shift boot trim ring, park brake
Release handle, door release handles and grab handle _____________________________________________ S
Truck Carpet __________________________________________________________________________________ S
Trunk Lid Releases
Power ____________________________________________________________________________________ S
Inside emergency ___________________________________________________________________________ S
Legend: S = Standard O = Optional P = Available in group O/P = Item is a free-standing option
and also included in a group — = Not Available
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Warning Chimes—Key-in-ignition, seat belt, fuel, oil temperature, oil pressure, charging system,
coolant temperature, low tire pressure, exterior lights on and interior lights on _________________________ S
Windows—Power, driver and passenger with one-touch feature _________________________________________ S
POWERTRAIN, CHASSIS, ELECTRICAL
8.3-liter, OHV, 20-valve SFI all-aluminum V-10 engine ________________________________________________ S
Six-speed manual transmission ___________________________________________________________________ S
Brakes—Four-wheel disc antilock __________________________________________________________________ S
Differential—Anti-spin __________________________________________________________________________ S
Exhaust System—Dual-side ______________________________________________________________________ S
Oil Cooler—Engine ______________________________________________________________________________ S
Parking Brake—Manual, console-mounted __________________________________________________________ S
Steering—Power rack and pinion __________________________________________________________________ S
Suspension—Four-wheel independent, lightweight performance, SLA-type with coil-over-shocks,
tubular stabilizer bars _______________________________________________________________________ S
Tires—Michelin ZP (Zero Pressure) with low-pressure sensors in the valve stems, black sidewall
P275/35ZR18, front;
P345/30ZR19, rear _________________________________________________________________________ S
Wheels—8" x 10" front/19" x 13" rear,
Forged aluminum, polished ___________________________________________________________________ S
SAFETY AND SECURITY
Center-High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)—Incorporated into deck lid assembly ___________________________ S
Child Seat Tether Anchorages—LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) ___________________________ S
Keyless Entry System—Remote with two transmitters, includes door lock and unlock, deck lid release
and panic button ___________________________________________________________________________ S
Restraint Systems
Air bags(a) multi-stage, next-generation driver and front passenger air bags with passenger air bag
on/off switch(b) and knee blockers ____________________________________________________________ S
Seat belts—Three-point belts with pretensioners, load limiter and traveling inboard buckles _______________ S
Security Alarm ________________________________________________________________________________ S
Warning Chime—Key-in-ignition, headlamps-on, seat belt, check gauges __________________________________ S
(a) Certified to federal regulations that allow less forceful air bags. Always use seat belts.
Remember, a back seat is the safest place for children.
(b) Important—Always remove key and replace cover. Rearward-facing child seats may be used in the front seat only with the
passenger air bag turned off.
FEATURE AVAILABILITY
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