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1998 Dodge Viper GT2

1998 Dodge Viper GT2

1998 Dodge Viper GT2

This car is a street going version of the GTS-R. It has the same aerodynamics package as the GTS-R which was offered in 1995.

Under the hood the mechanics remained largely unchanged from the Viper GTS, but 10 additional horsepower was realized.

Inside the car received 5-point racing harnesses which adorned the Oreca team name. Also inside was a commemorative plaque.

In Detail

price $  $84 500 USD
engine V10
valvetrain OHV 2 Valves / Cyl
displacement 7990 cc / 487.6 in³
bore 101.6 mm / 4.0 in
stroke 98.5 mm / 3.88 in
compression 9.6:1
power 343.0 kw / 460.0 bhp @ 5200 rpm
specific output 57.57 bhp per litre
bhp/weight bhp per tonne
torque 677.9 nm / 500.0 ft lbs @ 3600 rpm
redline 6000 rpm
body / frame Fibreglass / Tubular Steel
driven wheels Front Engine / RWD
front tires F 275/35ZR-18
rear tires R 335/30ZR-18
front brakes Vented Discs w/ Vacuum Assist
f brake size x 330 mm / x 13.0 in
rear brakes Vented Discs w/ Vacuum Assist
r brake size x 330 mm / x 13.0 in
front wheels F 45.7 x 25.4 cm / 18.0 x 10.0 in
rear wheels R 45.7 x 33.0 cm / 18.0 x 13.0 in
steering Rack & Pinion w/ Power Assist
curb weight 1551 kg / 3419 lbs
wheelbase 2443 mm / 96.2 in
front track 1514 mm / 59.6 in
rear track 1539 mm / 60.6 in
length 4597 mm / 181.0 in
width 1923 mm / 75.7 in
height 1194 mm / 47.0 in
transmission 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
top speed ~297.7 kph / 185.0 mph
0 – 60 mph ~4.2 seconds
0 – 100 mph ~9.6 seconds
0 – 1/4 mile ~12.5 seconds