Dodge Viper (SR II)

Dodge Viper (SR II)
1996 Dodge Viper GTS
Overview
Also calledChrysler Viper (Europe)
Production1995–2002
Model years1996–2002
AssemblyConner Avenue Assembly, Detroit, Michigan, United States
DesignerTom Gale (1990)
Body and chassis
ClassSports car (S)
Body style
Powertrain
Engine8.0-liter (488.1 cu in) odd-firing Viper V10
Power output
  • RT/10 (1996–1997): 415 hp (309 kW; 421 PS)
  • RT/10 (1998–2002) and GTS: 450 hp (340 kW; 460 PS)
  • GTS-R GT2 Championship Edition (1998) and ACR (1999–2002): 460 hp (343 kW; 466 PS)
Transmission6-speed BorgWarner T56 manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,446 mm (96.3 in)
Length
  • RT/10: 4,450 mm (175.2 in)
  • GTS: 4,490 mm (176.8 in)
Width1,920 mm (75.6 in)
Height
  • RT/10: 1,120 mm (44.1 in)
  • GTS: 1,190 mm (46.9 in)
Curb weight
  • RT/10: 1,505 kg (3,318 lb)
  • GTS: 1,531 kg (3,375 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorDodge Viper (SR I)
SuccessorDodge Viper (ZB I)

The Dodge Viper (SR II) is the second-generation Dodge Viper sports car, manufactured by American automobile manufacturer Dodge. Two versions of the Viper were produced during the second generation. The RT/10, which had many parts carried over from the previous generation during the initial year of production and a new coupe named the GTS which was introduced in mid-1996.