1997 Dodge Viper Specifications

Specifications

1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1999 2000 2002

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Tubular space frame
Production Years for Series :	1992 - 2002
Price :	$58,600-$66,000
Weight :	3320 lbs \| 1505.927 kg
Introduced At :	1992 NAIAS

Performance

0-60 mph :	4.6 seconds.
Top Speed :	177 mph \| 284.793 km/h

Engine & Transmission

V 10
Displacement :	7997 cc \| 488.0 cu in. \| 8.0 L.
Power :	450 BHP (331.2 KW) @ 5200 RPM
Torque :	490 Ft-Lbs (664 NM) @ 3700 RPM
Bore :	4.0 in \| 102 mm.
Stroke :	3.9 in \| 99 mm.
Compression :	9.60:1
Valvetrain :	20 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Aluminum block and head
Sequential Fuel Injection

V 10
Displacement :	7986 cc \| 487.3 cu in. \| 8.0 L.
Power :	415 BHP (305.44 KW) @ 5200 RPM
Torque :	490 Ft-Lbs (664 NM) @ 3700 RPM
Bore :	4.0 in \| 102 mm.
Stroke :	3.9 in \| 99 mm.
Compression :	9.6:1
Valvetrain :	20 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)

Transmission:
6 Manual

Production Figures

Total Dodge Production for 1997 :	241,058
1997 Dodge Viper
GTS Coupe 2 dr. 2 P :	954

Dimension(s)

RT/10 Roadster

Exterior
Fuel Capacity :	19.0 Gal
Seating Capacity :	2
Doors :	2
Length :	175.1 in \| 4448 mm.
Width :	75.7 in \| 1923 mm.
Height :	43.9 in \| 1115 mm.
Wheelbase :	96.2 in \| 2444 mm.
Front Track :	59.6 in \| 1514 mm.
Rear Track :	60.6 in \| 1539 mm.
Ground Clearance :	5.0 in \| 127 mm.

Super Snake Coupe

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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 :	43.9 in \| 1115 mm.
Wheelbase :	96.2 in \| 2444 mm.
Front Track :	59.6 in \| 1514 mm.
Rear Track :	60.6 in \| 1539 mm.
Ground Clearance :	5.0 in \| 127 mm.

GTS Coupe

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Chassis # 1B3ER69E0VV300534
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Exterior
Price :	$66,000
Weight :	3385 lbs \| 1535.41 kg
Fuel Capacity :	19.0 Gal
Seating Capacity :	2
Doors :	2
Length :	175.1 in \| 4448 mm.
Width :	75.7 in \| 1923 mm.
Height :	43.9 in \| 1115 mm.
Wheelbase :	96.2 in \| 2444 mm.
Front Track :	59.6 in \| 1514 mm.
Rear Track :	60.6 in \| 1539 mm.
Ground Clearance :	5.0 in \| 127 mm.

Handling

Suspension
Front : Cast Aluminum Unequal Length Upper and Lower Arms, Coil Springs, Low Pressure Gas-Charged Shock Absorbers with Adjustable Rebound and Stabilizer Bar Rear : Cast Aluminum Unequal Length Upper and Lower Control Arms with Toe Control Links, Coil Springs, Low Pressure, Gas Charged Shock Absorbers, with Adjustable Rebound and Stabilizer Bar

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 : 275/40 ZR 17 Rear : 335/35 ZR 17

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).

Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
Manufacturer	CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Mfr Report Date	19960701
NHTSA Campaign ID	97V080000
Summary	THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT DESIGN ALLOWS THE POTENTIAL FOR AN INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT UPON VEHICLE IGNITION SHUT DOWN.
Consequence	UNEXPECTED AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN RESULT IN OCCUPANT INJURY.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED MODULE.
Notes	OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DURING JULY 1997. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

1997 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$16,900
Avg. Household Income :	$37,005
Avg. Home :	$124,100
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$1.22

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Q: How fast is the 1997 Dodge Viper? A: The 1997 Dodge Viper has a top speed of 177 mph.

Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1997 Dodge Viper? A: The 1997 Dodge Viper has a wheelbase size of 96.20 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1997 Dodge Viper? A: The 1997 Dodge Viper has a length of 175.10 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1997 Dodge Viper? A: The 1997 Dodge Viper has a width of 75.70 inches.

Q: How much did the 1997 Dodge Viper cost when new?A: The 1997 Dodge Viper cost approximately $58,600 to $66,000 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1997 Dodge Viper? A: The 1997 Dodge Viper was offered as a GTS Coupe, RT/10 Roadster, Super Snake Coupe.

Q: What tires did the 1997 Dodge Viper have? A: The 1997 Dodge Viper had Front : 275/40 ZR 17
Rear : 335/35 ZR 17 tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Dodge produce in 1997? A: Dodge produced 241,058 automobiles in 1997.

Q: What engines did the 1997 Dodge Viper have? A: The 1997 Dodge Viper had the following engine options: V 10 (7997 cc | 488.0 cu in. | 8.0 L.) with 450 BHP (331.2 KW) @ 5200 RPM and 490 Ft-Lbs (664 NM) @ 3700 RPM

V 10 (7986 cc | 487.3 cu in. | 8.0 L.) with 415 BHP (305.44 KW) @ 5200 RPM and 490 Ft-Lbs (664 NM) @ 3700 RPM

Q: What transmission did the 1997 Dodge Viper have? A: The 1997 Dodge Viper had a 6 speed Manual gearbox.