Dodge Viper GTS Sports Cars Engine

The Dodge Viper is a V10-powered sports cars manufactured by the Dodge division of Chrysler LLC. Production of the two seat sports cars began at New Mack Assembly in 1992 and moved to its current home at Conner Avenue Assembly in October 1995.

The Viper was conceived as a historical take on the classic American sports car. Though the proportions seem similar at first glance, the designs are quite unique. Carrol Shelby was key in the development of the R/T 10 as well as having a hand in the development of the GTS model.

This concept vehicle was originally named Copperhead because of its low, wide appearance characteristic of reptiles. All engines for the Viper have since been known as “copperhead”. The name would later be changed to Viper.

the 1996 to 2002 Viper GTS had a lighter (approximately 650 lb) 450 bhp (336 kW) engine, The revised suspension, stiffer chassis, and aerodynamic body raised lateral grip to 0.98 g (9.6 m/s²). Contemporary tires have improved upon this measure significantly. Slalom runs could often reach or exceed 70 mph (110 km/h). Brakes once again lacked ABS initially, and proved to be the car’s weakest point.

Dodge Viper GTS Specifications

Country of origin  : United States
Manufacturer : Chrysler Corporation (1992–1998), Daimler Chrysler (1998–2006), Chrysler LLC (2008–present)
Assembly : Detroit, Michigan
Layout : FR layout
Numbers built : 6995
Produced from : 1996 - 2002

Engine
Type : 90º V 10
Location : Front, longitudinally mounted
Construction : cast aluminum block, aluminum head
Displacement : 7.990 liter / 487.6 cu in
Bore / Stroke :    101.6 mm (4 in) / 98.6 mm (3.9 in)
Compression : 9.6:1
Valvetrain : 2 valves / cylinder, OHV
Fuel feed : Electronic sequential port Fuel injection
Aspiration : Naturally Aspirated

Performance
Power :    450 bhp / 336 KW @ 5200 rpm
Torque : 664 Nm / 490 ft lbs @ 3700 rpm
BHP/Liter : 56 bhp / liter
Power to weight : 0.29 bhp / kg
Top Speed : 298 km/h / 185 mph
0-60 mph : 4.4 s
0-100 mph : 9.8 s

Drivetrain
Chassis/body : body on tubular steel frame
Front suspension : unequal length wishbones, coil springs over adjustable dampers, anti roll bar
Rear suspension : unequal length wishbones, separate toe-link, coil springs over adjustable dampers, anti roll bar
Steering : rack-and-pinion, power assisted
Brakes : vented discs, all-round
Gearbox : 6 speed Manual
Drive :    Rear wheel drive

Dimensions
Weight : 1533 kilo / 3379.7 lbs
Length : 4488 mm (176.7 in)
Width : 1923 mm (75.7 in)
Height : 1194 mm (47 in)
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) : 2444 mm (96.2 in) / 1519 mm (59.8 in) / 1539 mm (60.6 in)

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