Specs - 1997 Dodge Viper Technical Specifications
| Brakes | BASE |
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| Brake ABS System | |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 13.0 x 1.26 |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 13.0 x 0.87 |
| Cargo Area Dimensions | BASE |
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| Trunk Volume (ft³) | 6.8 |
| Engine | BASE |
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| Displacement | 8.0L/488 |
| Engine Type | Gas V10 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 450 @ 5200 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 490 @ 3700 |
| Exterior Dimensions | BASE |
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| Height, Overall (in) | 44.0 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 175.1 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | 5.0 |
| Wheelbase (in) | 96.2 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 75.7 |
| Fuel Tank | BASE |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 19.0 |
| Steering | BASE |
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| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 2.4 |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 40.5 |
| Suspension | BASE |
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| Suspension Type - Front | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Coil-Shock Units |
| Tires | BASE |
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| Front Tire Size | P275/40ZR17 |
| Rear Tire Size | P335/35ZR17 |
| Transmission | BASE |
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| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual w/OD |
| Trans Type | 6 |
| Vehicle | BASE |
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| Front Head Room (in) | 37.5 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 42.6 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 53.8 |
| Passenger Capacity | 2 |
| Passenger Volume (ft³) | - TBD - |
| Weight Information | BASE |
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| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 3319 |