Dodge Viper 1995–2002 car dimensions: 4488 mm long, 1924 mm wide and 1195 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,535 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 260 litres.
The cabin seats two in leather buckets with inflatable lumbar support and adjustable pedals for better fit. Standard equipment includes air conditioning with recirculation, power windows and locks, dual airbags, tilt steering wheel, and an AM/FM CD player with six speakers. Analog gauges face the driver. No ABS until 2001 models, and no traction control or other electronic aids are present, so the car demands careful throttle and brake control in all conditions.
Cargo volume is 260 liters behind the seats, reached through a rear hatch glass. As a pure two-seater there is no folding rear seat option.
Maximum gross trailer weight is listed as none, so the car is not rated for towing. Payload capacity is 195 kg. The ACR package available later in the generation adds a stiffer suspension for track use, but the standard GTS suspension is not reinforced for heavy loads or work duty.
Leather bucket seats with inflatable lumbar support offer solid lateral grip and stay comfortable on long drives. Adjustable pedals move fore and aft via a knob for a custom fit. Air conditioning, power windows, power locks, and a CD stereo come standard in the closed cabin. Entry is tight over wide sills into deep seats under a low roof, but leg and torso room is ample once inside. Engine and road noise reach the cabin, yet conversation is possible and wind noise stays low.
Requires unleaded premium gasoline of 91 octane.
Fuel tank capacity is 19 gallons.
EPA fuel economy estimates around 11-12 city and 20-21 highway mpg.
Standard dual front airbags and 3-point active belts.
Ventilated disc brakes at all four wheels. no ABS on 1996-2000 models.
The GTS needs premium unleaded fuel rated at least 91 octane to deliver its full output without knock. Real-world economy sits near the EPA figures of roughly 11 mpg city and 20 mpg highway, with a 19-gallon tank providing limited range on spirited runs.
Factory service manuals cover the V10, six-speed manual, and composite body in detail. Oil capacity is listed at eight quarts. expect specialist attention for the unique aluminum engine and chassis components rather than routine dealer work.
Dual airbags and three-point belts form the core safety kit from launch. Large ventilated discs provide stopping power, though ABS arrived only in 2001 and no electronic stability aids exist. Published crash-test scores for this low-volume model are absent.
Daily ownership means living with driveline lash, cabin heat soak, and a raw character without traction helps. The stiffer frame, better sealing, and weatherproof roof make it more practical than the open roadster while still demanding attentive maintenance and skilled hands.
Length 4488 mm, Width 1924 mm, Height 1195 mm, Wheelbase 2444 mm (Viper 1995–2002)
Sources: manufacturer data, Chrysler 1996–2002 Dodge Viper product-information specification sheet, GTS column, same GTS figures on the 1996–1999 and 2000–2002 tables), The tire line is printed “Michelin Pilot 5X-MXX3,” the Pilot SX MXX3.