High-end sports car introduced by
Chrysler in 1992. Very popular
road course car.
Engine Specifications
1992-1995 Models
8.0-Liter, OHV, SMPI V-10
Displacement : 488 cu. in. (7990 cc)
Bore x Stroke : 4.00 x 3.88 (101.6 x 98.5)
OHV, 20 valves, roller-type hydraulic lifters
Sequential, multi-port electronic fuel injection
Aluminum alloy block w/ cast iron liners, aluminum alloy heads
Compression Ratio : 9.1:1
Power (SAE net) : 400 bhp @ 4600 rpm
Torque (SAE net) : 465 lb-ft (664 Nm) @ 3600 rpm
Max. Engine Speed : 6000 rpm
Transmission : 6-Speed Manual
1996-1999 Models (changes)
Compression Ratio : 9.6:1
Power (SAE net) : 450 bhp @ 4600 rpm
Torque (SAE net) : 495 lb-ft (664 Nm) @ 3600 rpm
The tires are 275/40/17 front, 335/35/17 rear. Even the huge rear contact patch is barely enough to handle the gobs of torque at such low RPMs. Definitely not a car to take out for a spin in the rain.
Hennessey Motorsports touts a twin turbo upgrade path for the Viper called the Venom 800, which supposedly ups the potential horsepower to 830. Motor Trend magazine ran a 10.1 @ 137 mph in the 1/4 mile with this car. Only costs you $55,000 + your viper. I think I'll look around for some loose change in the couch ....