2003 Dodge Viper SRT-10 Convertible

SRT-10 serves as the next chapter for the Viper. The very first Viper was previewed at the North American International Auto show in 1989. The concept had a simple design that was reminiscent of the Ford Cobra: gobs of power up front, two seats with power delivery to two huge rear wheels. With a massive overall response, Dodge was motivated to put the design into production by 1992. In 1996 the GTS coupe version followed.

In 2003, an all-new Viper is being offered by DaimlerChrysler.

Building on the last platform, the new SRT-10 improves every facet of the race-bred version that came before it. Whats new? As you would expect, more power, less weight, bigger brakes and more interior comfort. What didn’t show up was cup holders or cruise control!

The all aluminum V10 engine has a slight increase in capacity to 505 cu. in. This pushes the power output to 500 horsepower and 525 lb.ft. of torque. DaimlerChrysler states that the engine architecture remains much the same as the previous Viper. Minor improvements include a refined cyinder head, valvetrain and a larger cooling system.

DamlierChysler have taken 100 pounds off the car by updating several components: the now-standard run-flat tires eliminated the need for the spare tire, a new magnesium dash replaces the old one and the fenders are now resin injection molded (RIM).

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In Detail

price $	$80 995
engine	All Aluminum, 90 Degree V10
position	Front Longitudinal
aspiration	Natural
valvetrain	Pushrod Activated OHV, 2 Valves per Cyl
fuel feed	Electronic Sequential IInjection
displacement	8275 cc / 505.0 in³
bore	102.4 mm / 4.03 in
stroke	100.6 mm / 3.96 in
compression	9.6:1
power	372.9 kw / 500.1 bhp @ 5600 rpm
specific output	60.44 bhp per litre
bhp/weight	326.22 bhp per tonne
torque	711.8 nm / 525.0 ft lbs @ 4200 rpm
redline	6000
body / frame	SMC & RIm Panels over Tubular Steel Spaceframe
driven wheels	RWD
front tires	P275/35ZR18
rear tires	P345/30ZR19
front brakes	Brembro Vented Discs w/4-Pot Calipers, Power Assist
f brake size	x 356 mm / x 14.0 in
rear brakes	Brembro Vented Discs w/4-Pot Calipers, Power Assist
r brake size	x 356 mm / x 14.0 in
front wheels	F 45.7 x 25.4 cm / 18.0 x 10.0 in
rear wheels	R 48.3 x 33.0 cm / 19.0 x 13.0 in
steering	Rack & Pinion w/Power Assist
f suspension	A-Arms w/Coil over Shocks, Stabalizer Bar
r suspension	A-Arms w/Coil over Shocks, Stabalizer Bar
curb weight	1533 kg / 3380 lbs
wheelbase	2510 mm / 98.8 in
front track	1469 mm / 57.8 in
rear track	1547 mm / 60.9 in
length	4459 mm / 175.6 in
width	1911 mm / 75.2 in
height	1210 mm / 47.6 in
transmission	Tremec T56 6-Speed Manual
gear ratios	2.66:1, 1.78:1, 1.30:1, 1.00:1, 0.74:1, 0.50:1, :1
final drive	3.07:1
0 – 60 mph	~4.1 seconds
0 – 1/4 mile	~12.3 seconds