1992-2002 Dodge Viper Specs & Safety - Consumer Guide Automotive

Detailed safety information for this generation Dodge Viper include detailed crash test scores from the NHTSA. Specs for this generation Dodge Viperinclude everything from fuel mileage to seating capacity to options availability.

1992-2002 Dodge Viper Specs & Safety

Vehicle Dimensions

Specification	2-door convertible	2-door coupe

Wheelbase, in.	96.2	96.2

Overall Length, in.	175.1	176.7

Overall Width, in.	75.7	75.7

Overall Height, in.	44.0	47.0

Curb Weight, lbs.	3319	3383

Cargo Volume, cu. ft.	6.8	9.1

Standard Payload, lbs.	--	--

Fuel Capacity, gals.	19.0	19.0

Seating Capacity	2	2

Front Head Room, in.	36.8	36.8

Max. Front Leg Room, in.	42.6	42.6

Rear Head Room, in.	--	--

Max. Rear Leg Room, in.	--	--

Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.

Powertrain Options and Availability

No decisions were needed when selecting a Viper powertrain. Every one came with a high-powered V10 engine and a 6-speed manual transmission. No automatic ever was offered. The V10 started with 400 horsepower and 462 pound-feet of torque, growing to 450 horsepower and 500 pound-feet during 1996 when the GTS coupe debuted. Torque output dipped from 500 to 490 pound-feet in 1998.

Engines	Size liters / cu. in	Horse- power	Torque	Transmission: EPA city/hgwy	Consumer Guide Observed

ohv V10	8.0 / 488	400-450	462-500	6-speed manual: 12/21	6-speed manual: 14.1

Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.

NHTSA Crash-Test Results

Vehicle crash test information not available at this time.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tests a vehicle's worthiness in front- and side-impact collisions and rates its resistance to rollovers. Front-impact crash-test numbers indicate the chance of serious injury: 5 = 10% or less; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-35%; 2 = 35-45%; 1 = More than 45%. Side-impact crash-test numbers indicate: 5 = 5% or less; 4 = 6-10%; 3 = 11-20%; 2 = 21-25%; 1 = More than 26%. Rollover resistance numbers indicate the chance for rollover when the vehicle leaves the roadway: 5 = Less than 10%; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-30%; 2 = 30-40%; 1 = More than 40%.

Built In: USA

Drive Wheels: longitudinal front-engine/rear-wheel drive

< 1992-2002 Dodge Viper Prices

1992-2002 Dodge Viper Photos >

Also in the 1992-2002 Dodge Viper Review:

Dodge Viper

Dodge Viper Road Test

Dodge Viper Reliability

Dodge Viper Prices

Dodge Viper Specs & Safety

Dodge Viper Photos

Dodge Viper Full Review