1989 Dodge Viper

The Viper is a passenger car from Dodge, with rear wheel drive, a front mounted engine and a 2 door convertible/cabriolet body style. Powering the Dodge Viper is an overhead valve, 8 litre naturally aspirated 10 cylinder engine, with 2 valves per cylinder that produces power and torque figures of 400 bhp (406 PS/298 kW) at 4600 rpm and 610 N·m (450 lb·ft/62.2 kgm) at 3600 rpm respectively. The engine delivers its power through to the wheels by means of a 6 speed manual transmission. It weighs a claimed 1454 kg at the kerb. The Dodge Viper is claimed to manage a top speed of 257 km/h (160 mph).
Full specs

Body type
2 door convertible/cabriolet with 2 seats
Length
4369 mm
Weight
1454 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
8 litre
Cylinders
10, V
Power
406 PS / 400 bhp / 298 kW @ 4600 rpm
Torque
610 Nm / 450 ft.lb / 62.2 kgm @ 3600 rpm
Acceleration
0-60 mph 4.8 s
Top speed
257 km/h / 160 mph

1989 Dodge Viper specifications

1989 Dodge Viper data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2443 mm	96.2 inches
Track/tread (front)	1514 mm	59.6 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1514 mm	59.6 inches
Length	4369 mm	172 inches
Width	1920 mm	75.6 inches
Height	1173 mm	46.2 inches
Ground clearance	130 mm	5.1 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.79
Kerb weight	1454 kg	3206 lb
Weight distribution	50% front
fuel tank capacity	83 litres	18.3 [21.9] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Chrysler
Engine code
Cylinders	V 10 in 90° vee
Capacity	8 litre 7994 cc (487.824 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	101.6 × 98.6 mm 4 × 3.88 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.03
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 20 valves in total
maximum power output (SAEnet)	406 PS (400 bhp) (298 kW) at 4600 rpm
maximum torque (SAEnet)	610 Nm (450 ft·lb) (62.2 kgm) at 3600 rpm
Specific output (SAEnet)	37.3 kW/litre 50.7 ps/litre 50 bhp/litre 0.82 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (SAEnet)	76.31 Nm/litre 0.92 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	9.1:1
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	958.9 kPa (139.1 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	799.4 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph	4.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile	13.1 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	257 km/h (160 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 278.93 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.28 PS/kg 205.14 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.21 kW/kg 275.1 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.28 bhp/kg 0.12 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 4.87 kg/kW 8.14 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	front
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering	power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle	12.40 m
Front suspension	I.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension	I.CS.ARB.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R	VeDi/VeDi
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	6 speed manual
Top gear ratio	0.5
Final drive ratio	3.08
general
Carfolio.com ID	20768
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	64.0
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1989 Dodge Viper added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.