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2003 Dodge Viper - Specs

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Engine Specs
Transmission Specs

Exterior Dimensions
Interior Dimensions

Suspension Specs
Steering Towing


All dimensions are in inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted.

Engine
8.3-Liter, OHV, 20-Valve SMPI V-10
Type and Description
90° V-10, liquid-cooled
Displacement
505 cu. in. (8277 cu. cm)
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)

(a) Meets Tier 1 standards in all 50 states


Electrical System
2003 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
1.30
  4th
1.00
  5th
0.74
  6th
0.50
Axle Ratio
3.07
Overall Top Gear
1.54
Final Drive
Frame-mounted hypoid bevel gear with clutch-type limited-slip differential

Exterior Dimensions (a)
2003 Dodge Viper
Wheelbase
98.8 (2510)
Track Front
57.8 (1469)
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)
3357 lbs. (1526 kg)
Weight Distribution, F/R
48/52
Frontal Area
19.3 sq. ft. (1.79 sq. m)
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
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 volume
NA

Body
2003 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
2003 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
2003 Dodge Viper
Type
Power-assisted rack and pinion
Overall Ratio
15.7:1
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock)
2.4
Turning Diameter
(curb-to-curb)
40.5 ft. (12.34 m)

Tires (a)
2003 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/Mile (km)
811 (504)

Wheels (a)
2003 Dodge Viper
Type and Material
Forged aluminum
Size
18 x 10.0 — front
19 x 13 — rear

Brakes
2003 Dodge Viper
Size and type Front
14.0 x 1.26 (355.0 x 32) vented disc, with four-piston fixed caliper ABS
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
Power Assist type
Tandem diaphragm vacuum with zero lost travel

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