Vital Statistics: 1998 Dodge Viper
By Bill Bregman
Introduction
The 1998 Viper is manufactured in UNITED STATES for Dodge. It is Dodge's entry into the COUPE 2-DR market. It has a retail price of $66,500 USD in 1998.
Viper Dimensions
The 1998 Viper has standard length of 176.70 inches and a width of 75.70 inches. The Viper rides 47.00 inches off the ground, with a clearance of 5.00 inches. Front headroom is 36.70 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Viper a radius of 40.50 inches. It uses 275/40R17 tires with a wheelbase of 96.20 inches.
Drivetrain
The Viper comes standard with a 6-Speed Manual Overdrive transmission and is a rear-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 3438 lbs. The Non-ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Disc.
Fuel Economy
The Viper's generous 8.0L V10 OHV 20V engine has been measured to get 12 miles/gallon city driving with a 19.00 gallon tank. This is average for its class.
Pricing
The Viper retails for $66,500 USD with a invoice price of $59,720 USD for the base model with no options. A normal delivery charge of USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Installed equipment usually includes Power Door Locks, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Air Conditioning, Tachometer. Leading optional equipment includes .
Exterior color choices include Viper Bright Silver Met/GTS Blue Pearl Coat, Viper Bright Silver Metallic Clear Coat, Viper Red Clear Coat, Viper Red/Bright Silver Metallic Clear Coat with interior choices of Black Leather. The Viper seats 2 people with 42.60 inches front leg room.
Dodge Warranty
The regular warranty period is months or miles. It also comes with a month/ mile drivetrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer. It is critical to contact the dealer to confirm all warranties.
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