1996 Dodge Viper Specifications

Specifications

1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1999 2000 2002

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1992 - 2002
Price :	$58,605-$66,005
Weight :	3440 lbs \| 1560.358 kg
Introduced At :	1992 NAIAS

Performance

0-60 mph :	4.7 seconds.
1/4 Mile :	13.0 seconds.
Top Speed :	170 mph \| 273.53 km/h

Engine & Transmission

V 10
Displacement :	7997 cc \| 488.0 cu in. \| 8.0 L.
Power :	415 HP (305.44 KW) @ 5200 RPM
Torque :	488 Ft-Lbs (662 NM) @ 3600 RPM
Bore :	4.0 in \| 102 mm.
Stroke :	3.9 in \| 99 mm.
Compression :	9.1:1
Valvetrain :	20 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Aluminum block and head
Sequential Fuel Injection

Transmission:
6 Manual T56 with overdrive

Production Figures

Total Dodge Production for 1996 :	280,416
Total 1996 Viper production :	231
1996 Dodge Viper
Roadster 2 dr. 2 P :	1,234

Dimension(s)

Roadster

Chassis # 1B3BR65E3TV100074

Chassis # 1B3BR65EXTV100427
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Chassis # 1B3BR65E6TV100361
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Exterior
Fuel Capacity :	19.0 Gal
Seating Capacity :	2
Doors :	2
Length :	175.1 in \| 4448 mm.
Width :	75.7 in \| 1923 mm.
Height :	43.5 in \| 1105 mm.
Wheelbase :	96.2 in \| 2444 mm.
Front Track :	59.6 in \| 1514 mm.
Rear Track :	60.6 in \| 1539 mm.

GTS Coupe

Chassis # 1B3CR65E8TV100317
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Chassis # 1B3BR65E5TV100724
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Chassis # 1B3ER69E1TV200634
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Chassis # 1B3ER69E5TV201107
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Exterior
Price :	$66,005
Weight :	3440 lbs \| 1560.358 kg
Fuel Capacity :	19.0 Gal
Seating Capacity :	2
Doors :	2
Length :	175.1 in \| 4448 mm.
Width :	75.7 in \| 1923 mm.
Height :	43.5 in \| 1105 mm.
Wheelbase :	96.2 in \| 2444 mm.
Front Track :	59.6 in \| 1514 mm.
Rear Track :	60.6 in \| 1539 mm.

Handling

Suspension
Front : Double Wishbones with Coil Springs over Tube Shocks Rear : Double Wishbones with Coil Springs over Tube Shocks

Steering
Rack and Pinion with Power Assist

Brakes
Front Brake Size :	330.0 mm \| 12.992 in.
Rear Brake Size :	330.0 mm \| 12.992 in.

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	Front : P275/40ZR17 Rear : P335/35ZR17

Recall

Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Manufacturer	BRAKE PARTS, INC.
NHTSA Campaign ID	06E022000
Summary	CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT BRAKE CYLINDERS FOR CERTAIN FORD, DAIMLERCHRYSLER, AND JEEP PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE BRAKE CYLINDERS WERE SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF NAPA, RAYBESTOS, AIMCO, AC DELCO, CARQUEST, BENDIX, AND WAGNER. ONLY PRODUCTS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 27, 2005 THROUGH JANUARY 17, 2006 (DATE CODES 0529 THROUGH 0602) ARE SUBJECT TO THIS RECALL. WHEN SUBJECT TO VERY COLD TEMPERATURES, AN INTERNAL SEAL IN THE MASTER CYLINDER COULD LOSE FLEXIBILITY AND MAY CAUSE BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK.
Consequence	LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN LEAD TO A DECREASE IN BRAKE LINE PRESSURE AND AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy	AFFINIA (BRAKE PARTS, INC.) WILL REPLACE THE SUBJECT BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 20, 2006. OWNERS CAN CONTACT AFFINA GROUP CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-323-0354.
Notes	THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET NAPA, RAYBESTOS, AC DELCO, AIMCO, CARQUEST, AND BENDIX BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON DAIMLERCHRYSLER OR FORD VEHICLES.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV.

Component	STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK
Manufacturer	DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Mfr Report Date	19950601
NHTSA Campaign ID	01V313000
Summary	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES USED EXTENSIVELY IN TRACK TYPE RACING EVENTS AND SUBJECTED TO AGGRESSIVE DRIVING CONDITIONS COULD EXPERIENCECRACKING OF THE STEERING RACK MOUNTING BRACKETS.
Consequence	THE CRACKS COULD EVENTUALLY LEAD TO SEPARATION OF THE STEERING RACK FROM THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. SEPARATION OF THE STEERING RACK COULD RESULT IN UNEXPECTED STEERING LOOSENESS AND LAG.
Remedy	ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES WILL HAVE A FIELD REPAIR KIT INSTALLED, CONSISTING OF LOWER FRAME RAIL REINFORCEMENT GUSSETS AND A REINFORCEMENT BRACKET. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 20, 2002. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE INFORMATION WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Notes	DAIMLERCHRYSLER RECALL NO. 999.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Component	SUSPENSION:REAR
Manufacturer	DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Mfr Report Date	19950601
NHTSA Campaign ID	01V312000
Summary	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES USED EXTENSIVELY IN TRACK TYPE RACING EVENTS AND SUBJECTED TO AGGRESSIVE DRIVING CONDITIONS COULD EXPERIENCE CRACKS AT THE WELDS OF THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL MOUNTING BRACKET.
Consequence	THE CRACKS COULD EVENTUALLY LEAD TO METAL FATIGUE AND DISLODGING OF THE DIFFERENTIAL MOUNTING BRACKET FROM THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. SEPARATION OF THE DIFFERENTIAL MOUNTING BRACKET COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES AND REINFORCE THE VEHICLE'S FRAME. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 20, 2002. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Notes	DAIMLERCHRYSLER RECALLNO. 998.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

1996 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$16,300
Avg. Household Income :	$36,300
Avg. Home :	$118,200
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$1.22
Avg. Stamp :	$0

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Q: How fast is the 1996 Dodge Viper? A: The 1996 Dodge Viper has a top speed of 170 mph.

Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1996 Dodge Viper? A: The 1996 Dodge Viper has a wheelbase size of 96.20 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1996 Dodge Viper? A: The 1996 Dodge Viper has a length of 175.10 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1996 Dodge Viper? A: The 1996 Dodge Viper has a width of 75.70 inches.

Q: How much did the 1996 Dodge Viper cost when new?A: The 1996 Dodge Viper cost approximately $58,605 to $66,005 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1996 Dodge Viper? A: The 1996 Dodge Viper was offered as a GTS Coupe, Roadster.

Q: What tires did the 1996 Dodge Viper have? A: The 1996 Dodge Viper had Front : P275/40ZR17
Rear : P335/35ZR17 tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Dodge produce in 1996? A: Dodge produced 280,416 automobiles in 1996.

Q: How many 1996 Vipers were produced? A: Dodge produced 231 examples of the Viper in 1996.

Q: What engine did the 1996 Dodge Viper have? A: The engine powering the 1996 Dodge Viper was a V 10 (7997 cc | 488.0 cu in. | 8.0 L.) with 415 HP (305.44 KW) @ 5200 RPM and 488 Ft-Lbs (662 NM) @ 3600 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 1996 Dodge Viper have? A: The 1996 Dodge Viper had a 6 speed Manual T56 with overdrive gearbox.