2006 Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe Design
The all-new 2006 Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe features a “double-bubble” roof design and dramatic rear styling with wraparound taillamps reminiscent of the 1996-2002 Dodge Viper GTS Coupe.

Another connection to the Dodge Viper GTS Coupe is the inaugural color scheme: The 2006 Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe will be launched with a Viper Blue exterior accented with Stone White stripes, a nod to the blue-with-white-stripes motif of the original Dodge Viper GTS Coupe.

To develop the 2006 Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe, the starting point was the stout structure of the Dodge Viper SRT10 Convertible. With the addition of the roof structure, the Viper SRT10 Coupe becomes even more torsionally rigid than the Convertible. From an aerodynamic standpoint, the all-new 2006 Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe is designed for downforce and high-speed stability, with a sloping roofline and deck lid spoiler.

In addition to the new canopy and deck lid, the 2006 Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe has a special windshield surround, door side glass, rear fascia, quarter panels and taillights.

The deck lid for the Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe was designed for customer convenience as well as structural integrity. The decklid opening is deeply integrated into the rear fascia, which offers a low lift-over height for stowing cargo.

2006 Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe Features
Race-inspired characteristics are evident throughout the cockpit of the 2006 Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe, which features a performance-oriented, highly functional instrument panel with center-mounted tachometer and 220-mph speedometer.

The 2006 Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe offers more usable trunk space: 4 cubic feet more than the Dodge Viper SRT10 Convertible, for a total of 6.25 cubic feet.

New options for 2006 on both the Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe and Dodge Viper SRT10 Convertible include two new styles of forged wheels: an “H-pattern” wheel and a five-spoke wheel (MSRP $700), SIRIUS Satellite Radio (MSRP $195) and dual exterior stripes: silver stripes on red and black cars and black stripes on yellow cars (MSRP $3,000). Additional color and stripe combinations will be introduced throughout the model year.

The first 200 of the all-new 2006 Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupes will be offered with a First Edition package that includes a Viper Blue exterior (the only coupes available in blue) accented with dual Stone White stripes; the five-spoke forged wheels; a car cover with dual stripes; seats and floor mats with contrasting blue stitching and embroidery; parking-brake handle, shift knob and steering wheel all highlighted with contrasting blue stitching and blue leather; and a serialized dash plaque (MSRP $4,995).

Race-inspired Performance
An aluminum-block 8.3-liter (505-cubic-inch) V-10 engine powers the all-new Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe, generating 500 horsepower and 525 pound-feet (712 N•m) of torque — 90 percent of the torque available in the 1,500- to 5,600-rpm range. Transferring the Dodge Viper’s power to the rear wheels is a heavy-duty six-speed manual transmission.

Stopping power is another carefully developed part of the Dodge Viper SRT10 equation, with 14-inch brake rotors gripped by Brembo 44/40 dual opposing piston calipers in the front and Brembo 42/38 dual opposing calipers in the rear. This system results in a world-class braking performance of 60-0 mph in less than 100 feet.

Dodge Viper SRT10 performance is further defined by a race-bred aluminum, four-wheel independent suspension featuring lightweight, high-performance aluminum control arms and knuckles, damped by lightweight coil-over shock absorbers. Where the rubber meets the road, Dodge Viper SRT10 rides on forged aluminum, polished 18-in. x 10-in. front and 19-in. x 13-in. rear wheels, clad in Michelin zero-pressure run-flat tires.

2006 Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe Exterior
The exterior design of the all-new 2006 Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe, with its “double-bubble” roof and dramatic, unique rear styling with wraparound taillamps reminiscent of the Viper GTS Coupe, is what sets it apart from its Convertible sibling — and connects it to the Dodge Viper heritage.

“It was important to sustain raw Viper emotion in the design,” said Trevor Creed, Senior Vice President — Design. “We wanted the 2006 Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe design to include a nod to the original Viper GTS Coupe, but in a contemporary way.

“The Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe owner is often a racer, and the car has to scream that, even when it’s idling at the stoplight,” Creed added. “The bottom line is that the all-new Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe’s design says a lot about its unique character, and the car’s performance is the payoff.”

In many cases, a convertible is derived from a coupe. After the coupe’s top is removed, structural reinforcements must be added to regain torsional stiffness lost with the deletion of the roof structure.

In the case of the 2006 Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe, the starting point was the Dodge Viper SRT10 Convertible — which has a stout structure to begin with. With the addition of the roof structure, the Viper SRT10 Coupe becomes even more torsionally rigid than the Convertible.

From an aerodynamic standpoint, the all-new 2006 Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe is designed for increased downforce and high-speed stability, with a sloping roofline and deck lid spoiler.

In addition to the new canopy and deck lid, the 2006 Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe has a special windshield surround, door side glass, rear fascia, quarter panels and taillamps. The only bodywork that the Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe shares with the Convertible is front fascia and fenders, hood and doors.

The deck lid for the Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe was designed for customer convenience as well as structural integrity. Its opening is deeply integrated into the rear fascia, which offers a low lift-over height for stowing cargo.

The 2006 Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe design also took some of its cues from Dodge Viper’s heritage. For example, the Center High-Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL) on the deck lid, although all-new for 2006, looks similar to the “snake-head” design on the Viper GTS of 1996-2002.

The 2006 Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe will be available initially in Viper Blue with twin Stone White racing stripes, harkening back to one of the most popular Vipers ever, the 1996 Dodge Viper GTS.

2006 Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe Interior
The form-follows-function strategy continues inside the all-new 2006 Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe.

“For helmet clearance, we brought back the ‘double-bubble’ roofline from the original Dodge Viper GTS,” said Creed. “In fact, we began the process by utilizing a mannequin wearing a helmet to determine the height and shape of the roof.”

Another functional interior feature for owners who will take their 2006 Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe racing is the roof and headliner structure that offers room to accommodate a safety cage, while maintaining as much headroom as possible.

Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe-unique interior pieces also include various weatherstrip pieces, headliner, carpet and trim panels.

A result of the 2006 Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe’s configuration is more usable trunk space — 4 cubic feet more than the Viper SRT10 Convertible, for a total of 6.25 cubic feet.

2006 Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe Powertrain
Magic numbers for the Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe are 500/500/500 — representing 500 horsepower, 525 lb.-ft. of torque and 505 cubic inches of displacement.

An aluminum-block 8.3-liter (505 cu. in.) V-10 engine powers the 2006 Viper SRT10 Coupe, generating 500 horsepower (372 kW) and 525 lb.-ft. (712 N•m) of torque. Ninety percent of the torque is available to the driver across a wide band — the 1,500 – 5,600 rpm range.

Transferring the Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe’s power to the rear wheels is a heavy-duty six-speed manual transmission.

2006 Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe Braking
Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe braking power is defined by Brembo 44/40 dual-opposing piston calipers in the front and Brembo 42/38 dual-opposing calipers in the rear, gripping four 14-inch rotors. An anti-lock braking system (ABS) prevents lockup during hard braking. This system results in a world-class braking performance of 60-0 mph in less than 100 feet, and completion of SRT’s signature 0-100-0 mph test in the low 12 seconds.

2006 Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe Ride and Handling
Ride and handling characteristics for the 2006 Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe are derived from a race-bred, four-wheel independent suspension featuring lightweight, high-performance aluminum control arms and knuckles, damped by lightweight coil-over shock absorbers. Power is delivered to the pavement via a Dana 44-4 Hydra-Lok speed-sensing limited-slip differential.

The 2006 Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe rides on unique, forged aluminum wheels — 18″ x 10″ front and 19″ x 13″ in the rear. Each is clad with a Michelin zero-pressure run-flat tire, and each tire includes a low-pressure sensor in the valve stem. Two optional wheels will be available — an “H-spoke” wheel and a five-spoke wheel.

Safety and Security Features

Following are safety and security features in the all-new 2006 Dodge Viper

SRT10 Coupe:

  • Advanced Multi-stage Air Bag System — This system offers enhanced protection for a range of occupants and is designed to identify the size of an occupant in the front passenger seat based primarily on weight
  • Anti-lock Brake System — Equipped with electronic sensors that help prevent wheel lockup, the ABS system offers improved steering control under extreme braking and/or slippery conditions
  • Constant Force Retractors (CFR) — A mechanical device in each front seat belt is designed to mitigate the force of a seat belt according to the load or force exerted on it. CFRs are engineered to force-limit the belt system and gradually release seat belt webbing in a controlled manner during a severe impact
  • Power-adjustable Pedals — Allows brake, accelerator and clutch pedals to move toward or away from the driver. This helps the driver achieve a safe and comfortable seating position for improved vehicle control
  • Remote Keyless Entry — The remote keyless entry locks and unlocks doors and turns on interior lamps. If the vehicle is equipped with a vehicle-theft security alarm, the remote also arms and disarms that system
  • Three-Point Seat Belts With Pretensioners — During a collision, impact sensors initiate front seat belt pretensioners to immediately remove slack from seat belts, which reduces forward movement of the occupant’s head and torso
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) System — This advanced system monitors tire pressure and alerts the driver to improper tire pressure conditions. Low pressure on any tire illuminates an amber warning indicator in the instrument cluster

The Dodge Viper SRT10 is hand-built at the Conner Avenue Assembly Plant in Detroit.

With a U.S. market share of approximately seven percent, Dodge is Chrysler Group’s best-selling brand and the fifth-largest nameplate in the U.S. and the eighth-largest nameplate in the automotive industry. In 2004, Dodge sold more than 1.4 million vehicles in the global market. Dodge continues to lead the minivan market segment with a 20 percent U.S. market share and maintains an 18 percent share of the highly competitive truck market. In the car market, Dodge has a 4.5 percent market share. In 2006, Dodge will enter key European volume segments.

The all-new 2006 Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe will be available in Dodge dealerships in the fall of 2005.

SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions are in inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted.

2006 Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe Technical Specifications

GENERAL INFORMATION

  • Body Style …………………………………………Coupe
  • Assembly Plant ………………………………….Conner Avenue (Detroit)
  • EPA Vehicle Class ………………………………Two-seater

ENGINE

  • Type and Description …………………………10-cylinder, 90-degree V-type, liquid-cooled
  • Displacement …………………………………….8.3-liter (505 cu. in.)
  • Bore x Stroke …………………………………….4.03 x 3.96 (102.4 x 100.6)
  • Valve System …………………………………….OHV, 20 valves, roller-type hydraulic lifters
  • Fuel Injection ……………………………………Sequential, multi-port, electronic
  • Construction ……………………………………..Aluminum alloy block with cast-iron liners, aluminum alloy heads
  • Compression Ratio …………………………….9.6:1
  • Power (SAE net) ………………………………..500 bhp (372 kW) @ 5600 rpm (60.4 bhp/L)
  • Torque (SAE net) ………………………………525 lb.-ft. (712 N•m) @ 4200 rpm
  • Max. Engine Speed …………………………….6000 rpm
  • Fuel Requirement ………………………………Unleaded premium—91 octane (R+M)/2
  • Oil Capacity ……………………………………….10.5 qt. (9.9L)
  • Coolant Capacity ………………………………..12.8 qt. (11.9L)
  • Emission Controls ………………………………Four, three-way catalytic converters, heated oxygen sensors, engine internal features(a)
  • Max. Gross Trailer Weight …………………..Not rated for trailer tow

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  • Alternator ………………………………………. 136-amp high-speed
  • Battery …………………………………………….Leak-resistant, maintenance-free, 600 CCA
  • Radio ………………………………………………AM/FM/CD radio with internal six-disc changer, with 310-watt RMS Audio Amplifier and seven speakers

TRANSMISSION

Manual six-speed overdrive with internal linkage

  • Description …………………………………….Synchronized in all gears, electronic 1-4 skip-shift and reverse lockout mechanisms

Gear Ratios

  • 1st ……………………………………………………2.66
  • 2nd …………………………………………………..1.78
  • 3rd …………………………………………………..1.30
  • 4th …………………………………………………..1.00
  • 5th …………………………………………………..0.74
  • 6th …………………………………………………..0.50
  • Axle Ratio …………………………………………3.07
  • Overall Top Gear ……………………………….1.5
  • Final Drive ………………………………………. Frame-mounted hypoid bevel gear with Dana Hydra-Lok speed-sensing limited-slip differential

DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES(a)

  • Wheelbase …………………………………………98.8 (2510)
  • Track, Front ……………………………………….61.6 (1565)
  • Track, Rear ………………………………………..60.9 (1547)
  • Overall Length ……………………………………175.6 (4459)
  • Overall Width (at sills) …………………………75.2 (1911)
  • Overall Height …………………………………… 48.6 (1234)
  • Ground Clearance ……………………………… 5.125 (130)
  • Curb Weight ……………………………………….3,450 lbs. (1565 kg)
  • Weight Distribution F/R ………………………49.4/50.6%
  • Frontal Area ………………………………………..19.3 sq. ft. (1.79 sq. m)
  • Drag Coefficient ………………………………….. 0.39
  • Fuel Tank Capacity ………………………………18.5 gal. (70L)

ACCOMMODATIONS

  • Seating Capacity ……………………………………2
  • Head Room ………………………………………… 36.5 (926)
  • Leg Room …………………………………………….42.4 (1077)
  • Shoulder Room …………………………………….54.1 (1375)
  • Seat Travel ……………………………………………7.6 (192)
  • Recliner Range ………………………………………45°

BODY

  • Layout ………………………………………….Longitudinal front engine, rear-wheel drive
  • Construction ……………………………….. Backbone tubular space frame with separate cowl structure. SMC and RIM body panels, aluminum sills, RIM front and rear fascias with composite impact beams

SUSPENSION

  • Front …………………………………………….Cast-aluminum unequal-length upper and lower “A” arms, coil springs, high-pressure gas-charged shock absorbers, stabilizer bar
  • Rear ……………………………………………..Cast-aluminum unequal-length upper and lower “A” arms, toe-control links, coil springs, high-pressure gas-charged shock absorbers, stabilizer bar

STEERING

  • Type ………………………………………………Power-assisted rack and pinion
  • Overall Ratio …………………………………..16.7:1
  • Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb) ……..40.5 ft. (12.34 m)
  • Steering Turns (lock-to-lock) …………….2.4

TIRES

  • Size and Type …………………………………..P275/35 ZR18—front, P345/30 ZR19—rear
  • Manufacturer and Model ………………….Michelin ZP with low-pressure sensors in valve stems
  • Revs per Mile …………………………………..Front—805.42 rpm, Rear—756.97 rpm

WHEELS

  • Type and Material …………………………….Forged aluminum
  • Size …………………………………………………18 x 10.0—front, 19 x 13—rear

BRAKES

  • Front Size and Type ………………………….14.0 x 1.26 (355.0 x 32) vented disc, with Brembo four-piston fixed caliper and ABS
  • Rear Size and Type ……………………………14.0 x 1.26 (355.0 x 32) vented disc, with Brembo four-piston fixed caliper and ABS with single-piston sliding caliper parking brake
  • Power Assist Type ……………………………..Tandem diaphragm vacuum with zero lost travel