Dodge Viper RT/10 specifications Page

Standard RT/10 and GTS Coupe Specifications

Exterior

Exotic, aggressive styling
Resin transfer-molded (RTM) composite body with sheet-molded compound (SMC) hood
Polyellipsoid headlamps and large integral fog lamps
Tinted glass windshield
Dual power folding body-color mirrors
Remote keyless entry
Electronically assisted entry system
Unique Viper medallion badging
Dual bright exhaust tip
Tinted backlite rear window

Next Generation driver and front-passenger air bags with passenger air bag on/off switch
Three-point inboard-mounted active seat belts
Air conditioning
Inside emergency trunk lid release
Full electromechanical analog instrumentation
Clutch-Starter Interlock — cannot start engine until the clutch pedal is depressed
Seat belt cluster telltale stays on after engine start untill driver buckles up
Overhead console with reading lamps and compartment for sunglasses (GTS Coupe)
Floor-mounted console with ashtray and power window controls
Tilt, leather-wrapped steering wheel
Leather-wrapped shift knob and parking brake handle
User-ready child seat top tether anchor in front passenger seat to minimize movement of compatible aftermarket child seats
9.2 cubic feet of cargo space (GTS Coupe)
6.8 cubic feet of cargo space (RT/10)
200-watt premium AM/FM stereo radio with CD player (five speakers on RT/10, six on GTS)

Clutch-type limited-slip differential
Fully independent front and rear suspension with coil springs and stabilizer bars
Aluminum, unequal-length upper and lower control arms
ABS brakes
Gas-charged coil-over-shock springs
Power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering system
Lightweight, all-aluminum 8.0-liter V10 engine
Bottom-fed multipoint electronic fuel injection
Six-speed manual transmission with two overdrive gears, fully synchronized with electronic reverse lockout features
Engine oil cooler
Lightweight tubular steel frame
18-inch forged aluminum wheels with high-performance tires for extra grip and a full wheel-well appearance
Two-speed windshield wipers with variable intermittent mode

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
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
Rear-Wheel Drive
- Provides a more effective distribution of weight between the front and rear of the vehicle, increasing overall performance
- Provides an acceleration advantage because the vehicle?s weight is transferred to the rear wheels during acceleration, thereby increasing traction
Engine Oil Cooler
- Provides added cooling capability
- Helps keep Viper?s high-performance engine running at peak efficiency
Dual-Tipped Chrome Exhaust System
- Features a one-piece stainless steel catalyst and muffler assembly and structural body reinforcements
- Adds to Viper?s durability and styling
Heavy-Duty Battery and Alternator
- 650-cold-cranking-amp battery and 125-amp alternator for sure starts
- Battery is maintenance-free for added convenience

Racing-Inspired Tubular Space Frame
- Lightweight, yet extremely rigid, tubular space frame to give Viper exceptional strength and torsional stability
- Supported by a center spine structure and fortified by a milled steel top and an aluminum alloy bottom plate for added strength and protection
Removable Cloth Top
- For open-air, top-down travel, Viper RT/10 offers a foldable and stowable cloth top
- Adds to the Viper driving experience, offering ease of use and convenient storage
Dual Power Remote Folding Mirrors
- Folding features provides added versatility when moving through confined spaces
- Power driver controls add to ease and convenience of making adjustments
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

Features unequal-length upper and lower cast aluminum control arms, coil-over-shock units, high-performance gas-charged shock absorbers and stabilizer bar
Specially designed to convey even the slightest twitch into precision-driven motion

Features unequal-length upper and lower cast-aluminum control arms with separate toe link, coil-over-shock units, high-performance gas-charged shock absorbers and stabilizer bar
Provides sure and accurate response

Linked to the wheels by cast aluminum knuckles
Works in tandem with Viper?s refined suspension to provide superb performance and handling

Michelin Pilot Sport high-performance radials give Viper a ground-hugging grip and feel
Power driver controls add to ease and convenience of making adjustments

Front and rear, power-assisted disc, dual hydraulic anti-lock brakes with electronic brake distribution (EBD) provide sure stopping response
Avoid wheel lockup by modulating brake pressure and enhance steering control during emergency braking situations