The heart of the Viper beats with a mighty V10.
- 8.0L V10 Engine
- Formed of the most evolved, efficient performance materials in the world, including an aluminum engine block, cast iron cylinder liners and forged-steel connecting rods
- Features sequential, bottom-fed multipoint electronic fuel injection
- Produces 450 horsepower and 490 pound-feet of torque
- Bore: 4.00 in. (101.6 mm.)
- Stroke: 3.88 in. (98.5 mm.)
- Compression Ratio 9.1:1
- Firing Order: 1, 10, 9, 4, 3, 6, 5, 8, 7, 2
- Spark Plugs RC 12 LYC
- Spark Plug Gap 035" (0.9mm)
- Redline 6,000 rpm (6,200 rpm fuel shut-off)
- Engine Oil Cooler
- Provides added cooling capability
- Helps keep Viper?s high-performance engine running at peak efficiency
- Performance Specifications (Approximate)
- Maximum Speed.....170+ mph
- Acceleration 0-60...4.6 sec.
- 1/4 Mile Time.........12.9 sec @ 113.8 mph
- Clutch-Starter Interlock — cannot start engine until the clutch pedal is depressed
- Bottom-fed multipoint electronic fuel injection
- Forward-Opening Hood/Fender Assembly
- Formed from a sheet molding compound (SMC)
- Provides easy access to Viper?s V10 engine and also houses distinctive NACA air duct and dual air louvers, located just beneath the windshield
- Standard Transmission 6-spd man
- Fully Synchronized Six-Speed Transmission
- Specially engineered to make the most of every bit of horsepower and torque
- Includes two overdrive gears and an electronic reverse lockout feature
- Smoothly and efficiently translates Viper's impressive power into motion
- Gear Ratios
- First......................2.66:1
- Second..................1.78:1
- Third.....................1.30:1
- Fourth...................1.00:1
- Fifth......................0.74:1
- Sixth.....................0.50:1
- Reverse.................2.90:1
