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Specs of Chrysler Viper 8.0 V10 (455 Hp) /1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002/

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Chrysler Viper 8.0 V10 (455 Hp) /Coupe 1997 - 2002/

What is the body type of Chrysler Viper?
Coupe, 2 Doors, 2 Seats
How fast is 1997 Viper 8.0 V10 (455 Hp)?
298 km/h | 185 mph
0-100 km/h: 4.5 sec
0-60 mph: 4.3 sec
What is the power output of Chrysler Viper Coupe 1997 8.0 V10 (455 Hp)?
455 Hp, 667 Nm
492 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Chrysler Viper Coupe 1997 8.0 V10 (455 Hp)?
8.0 l
7990 cm3
487.58 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1997 Chrysler 8.0 V10 (455 Hp)?
10, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of Chrysler Viper Coupe 1997 8.0 V10 (455 Hp)?
Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1997 Chrysler Viper Coupe?
4490 mm
176.77 in.
What is the width of 1997 Chrysler Viper Coupe?
1920 mm
75.59 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1997 Chrysler Viper 8.0 V10 (455 Hp)?
1590 kg
3505 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1997 Chrysler Viper 8.0 V10 (455 Hp)?
1840 kg
4057 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1997 Chrysler Viper Coupe?
565 - 1000 l
20 - 35.3 cu. ft.
What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1997 Chrysler Viper 8.0 V10 (455 Hp)?
6, manual transmission

General information

Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
8.0 V10 (455 Hp)
Start of production
1997 year
End of production
2002 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Coupe
Seats
2
Doors
2
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
32.7 l/100 km 7.2 US mpg
8.6 UK mpg
3.1 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
12.2 l/100 km 19.3 US mpg
23.2 UK mpg
8.2 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
4.3 sec
Maximum speed
298 km/h 185 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
3.5 kg/Hp, 286.2 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
2.4 kg/Nm, 419.5 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
455 Hp @ 5200 rpm.
Power per litre
56.9 Hp/l
Torque
667 Nm @ 3700 rpm. 492 lb.-ft. @ 3700 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
7990 cm3 487.58 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
10
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
101.6 mm 4 in.
Piston Stroke
98.55 mm 3.88 in.
Compression ratio
9.6:1
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity
8 l 8.45 US qt | 7.04 UK qt
Engine oil specification
Coolant
12 l 12.68 US qt | 10.56 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1590 kg 3505 lbs.
Max. weight
1840 kg 4057 lbs.
Max load
250 kg 551 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
565 l 20 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum
1000 l 35.3 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
72 l 19.02 US gal | 15.84 UK gal

Dimensions

Length
4490 mm 176.77 in.
Width
1920 mm 75.59 in.
Height
1190 mm 46.85 in.
Wheelbase
2445 mm 96.26 in.
Front track
1515 mm 59.65 in.
Rear (Back) track
1540 mm 60.63 in.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel
Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox
6 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Double wishbone
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Ventilated discs
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tires size
275/40 R17