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Vehicle 2008 Lotus Elise Convertible 2005 Dodge Viper SRT-10 Convertible
General
Body Style Sports Car/Convertible,CVT Sports Car/Convertible,CVT
EPA Classification 2SEATER 2SEATER
Turbo N n/a
Drive Train
City MPG 21 12
Combined MPG n/a 15
Displacement (CC) 1794 505
Driveline RWD n/a
Final Drive Ratio 4.31 3.07
Fuel Capacity (gal) 9.6 18.5
Fuel System MPFI SEFI
Fuel Type Gas n/a
Gas Guzzler Tax $0 $3,000
Highway MPG 27 20
Horsepower @ RPM 189@7800 500@5600
PowerToWeightRatio 10.5 6.8
RPM @ Peak Horsepower 7800 n/a
Standard Transmission 5 Speed Manual n/a
Torque @ RPM 133@6800 525@4200
Transmission Speeds 5 6
Transmission Type M n/a
Type of Engine 1.8L I4 8.3L V10
Valves 16 20
Exterior
Curb weight (lbs) 1984 3410
Overall Height (in) 44.0 47.6
Overall Length (in) 149.0 175.6
Overall Width (in) 67.7 75.2
Wheelbase (in) 90.6 98.8
Interior - Cargo - Carrying
Trunk Volume (cu ft) n/a 8.4
Interior - Passengers
Headroom front (in) n/a 36.5
Leg room front (in) 42.5 42.4
Seating Capacity - Maximum 2 2
Seating capacity - Standard 2 2
Shoulder room front (in) n/a 54.1
Suspension
Front suspension Ind Ind
Ground Clearance (in) 5.1 5.1
Rear Suspension Ind Ind
Track Front 57.4 61.6
Track Rear 59.3 60.9
Towing
Tow Capacity (Maximum) n/a NR
Tow Capacity Standard n/a NR
Turning Radius
Steering Diameter Left n/a 40.5
Warranty
Powertrain Miles 36000 n/a
Powertrain Time (Months) 36 n/a
Warranty - Basic Miles 36000 n/a
Warranty - Basic Time (Months) 36 n/a






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