1998 Dodge Viper RT/10
The 1998 Dodge Viper RT/10 is a 450-hp 8.0-liter V10 with a 6-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $64,700 MSRP.
It makes 450 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 490 lb-ft of torque at 3700 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 11 mpg city and 20 mpg highway.
The Viper measures 175.1 inches long on a 96.2-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,440 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $64,700 ($129,003 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 8.0L OHV V10 (488 cu in) |
| Displacement | 8 L |
| Horsepower | 450 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
| Torque | 490 lb-ft @ 3700 rpm |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 2 valves/cyl (pushrod) |
| Bore and Stroke | 101.6 x 98.6 |
| Injection Type | Sequential multi-port fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual (BorgWarner T56) |
| 1st Gear | 2.66 |
| 2nd Gear | 1.78 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.3 |
| 4th Gear | 1 |
| 5th Gear | 0.74 |
| 6th Gear | 0.5 |
| Reverse | 2.9 |
| Final Drive | 3.07 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 11 MPG |
| Highway | 20 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 19 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent double A-arm, coil-over shocks |
| Rear Suspension | Independent double A-arm, coil-over shocks |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 1.06 in |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | 0.87 in |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 13.0 x 1.26 in vented disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | 13.0 x 0.87 in vented disc |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 17 x 10 in |
| Wheels Rear | 17 x 13 in |
| Tires Front | P275/40ZR17 |
| Tires Rear | P335/35ZR17 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 175.1 in |
| Width | 75.7 in |
| Height | 43.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 96.2 in |
| Front Track | 59.6 in |
| Rear Track | 60.6 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,440 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Legroom Front | 42.6 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 53.8 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars