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Dodge Viper · Model year 2017 · No longer built

2017 Dodge Viper specs, maintenance & manuals

Everything the manufacturer published about the 2017 Dodge Viper in one place: the factory spec sheet, the maintenance schedule, fluid capacities and 5 manufacturer publications.

Horsepower
645 hp
Combined MPG
14
Schedule covers
150k miles
Publications
5

What changed for the 2017 Dodge Viper

2017 is the last model year listed for the Viper.

All the differences we found

Newly standard

  • Black Nappa leather wrapped with contrasting color stitching — GTC, GTS
  • Black Nappa leather wrapped with contrasting color stitching — SRT

Newly available

  • Decals: Side sill “ACR” — GTC

Moved from standard to optional

  • Black Nappa leather wrapped with contrasting color stitching — SRT

No longer offered on some trims

  • Black Nappa leather wrapped with contrasting color stitching — GTC, GTS
  • Bezel finish: Carbon fiber — ACR
  • Front/rear brake ducts — carbon fiber — GTS

Listed for the first time on the equipment chart

  • Three-speaker, minimalist lightweight system — standard: ACR
  • ACR driver’s racing stripe with red tracer — optional: GTC
  • Decals: B-pillar USA flag — optional: GTC
  • Decals: Front fascia red Stryker — optional: GTC
  • Decals: Side sill “ACR 1:28" — optional: GTC
  • Decals: Side sill “GTS-R" — optional: GTC
  • Decals: Side sill “VoooDoo II" — optional: GTC
  • Factory custom-color ACR stripes — optional: GTC
  • Snakeskin SRT stripes — optional: GTC

No longer on the equipment chart

  • Three-speaker, minimalist light weight system

EPA combined fuel economy changes

  • 8.4L 10-cylinder, 6-speed manual (RWD): 15 → 14 MPG

Compared automatically from the manufacturer's trim feature charts, specification sheets, towing guides and the EPA's fuel-economy data for 2016 and 2017. Equipment varies by trim and market; confirm details on a specific vehicle.

2017 Dodge Viper specs & features

Engines, gear ratios, suspension, brakes, dimensions and capacities as published in the manufacturer's 2017 specification sheets.

Spec sheet
Spring rates (lb./in.)2 specs
SRTGT/GTSTAACR
Front200220240600
Rear5005506001,300
Sway bar weight (lbs.)2 specs
SRTGT/GTSTAACR
Front10101717
Rear10101717
Sway bar stiffness (N/mm)2 specs
SRTGT/GTSTAACR
Front50.950.968.968.9
Rear35.435.446.546.5
Alignment (deg.)6 specs
SRTGT/GTSTAACR
Camber: front-1.4-1.4-2.5-2.8
Camber: rear-1.15-1.15-1.5-1.7
Caster: front6.66.66.36.0
Caster: rear0.70.70.70.7
Total toe: front0.140.140.140.14
Total toe: rear0.240.240.240.24
Brakes (mm)4 specs
SRTGT/GTSTAACR
Front: rotor type1 pieceStopTech two-pieceBrembo two-piece, wide annulusBrembo Carbon Ceramic Matrix
Front: caliper typeBrembo 4 pistonBrembo 4 pistonBrembo 4 pistonBrembo 6 piston
Rear: rotor type1 pieceStopTech two-pieceBrembo two-piece, wide annulusBrembo Carbon Ceramic Matrix
Rear: caliper typeBrembo 4 pistonBrembo 4 pistonBrembo 4 pistonBrembo 4 piston
Tires4 specs
SRTGT/GTSTAACR
Front: size295/30ZR18295/30ZR18295/30ZR18P295/25R19
Front: manufacturer/typePirelli P Zero or P Zero CorsaPirelli P Zero or P Zero CorsaPirelli P Zero CorsaKumho Ecsta V720
Rear: size355/30ZR19355/30ZR19355/30ZR19355/30ZR19
Rear: manufacturer/typePirelli P Zero or P Zero CorsaPirelli P Zero or P Zero CorsaPirelli P Zero CorsaKumho Ecsta V720
Suspension dampers1 spec
SRTGT/GTSTAACR
TypeBilstein monotube, passiveBilstein DampTronic, two mode (street and race)Bilstein DampTronic, two mode (street and race) with unique tuningBilstein Motorsports, adjustable with 10 settings, adjustable spring perches
Weight and aerodynamics2 specs
SRTGTSTATA 2.0ACRACR with Extreme Aero
Curb weight (lbs.)3,3783,4153,3903,4033,3743,392
Rear wing surface area (ft2)———4.987.698.08

— not listed or not applicable

Performance9 specs
SRTGTSTATA 2.0ACRACR with Extreme Aero
0-60 acceleration (mph)mid-3smid-3smid-3smid-3smid-3smid-3s
Top speed (mph)206185193193177177
¼ mile elapsed time (sec.)mid-11smid-11smid-11smid-11smid-11smid-11s
0-100-0 elapsed time (sec.)less than 12less than 12less than 12less than 12less than 12less than 12
60-0 braking distance (ft.)106106106106101101
Skidpad (g)1.031.031.051.051.151.15
Coefficient of Drag (Cd).369.369.433.433.544.541
Downforce (lbs.) @ 150 mph40402784001,1011,200+
Downforce (lbs.) @ top speed75754606621,5331,700+

Actual results vary with vehicle set-up and track conditions.

Source: 2017 Dodge Viper ACR Specifications (Stellantis media site).

2017 Dodge Viper fuel economy (EPA)

The EPA rates the 2017 Dodge Viper at 14 MPG combined. Every EPA test configuration is below, from the government's fuel-economy database.

City, highway and combined figures are in MPG (MPGe on electricity).

VersionEngineTransmission · driveCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Viper8.4L 10-cylinder6-speed manual · RWD12MPG19MPG14MPG$5,550623

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. MPG is miles per gallon (MPGe for electric operation). Plug-in hybrids list gasoline-only MPG with the electric rating underneath. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year at the EPA's fuel-price assumptions, so yours will differ. Range is total driving range on a full tank or charge.

2017 Dodge Viper wheels & tires

Factory tire and wheel sizes, spare and the pressure to run, from the spec sheet and owner's manual.

FitsTireWheelType
All models except ACRStandard
P295/30ZR18Pirelli P Zero
18.0 × 10.5 in, forged aluminum
front axle; low-pressure sensors in valve stems
All models except ACRStandard
P355/30ZR19Pirelli P Zero
19.0 × 13.0 in, forged aluminum
rear axle; low-pressure sensors in valve stems
With Sidewinder II wheels (standard on TA 1.0 and 2.0)Available
P295/30ZR18Pirelli P Zero Corsa
18.0 × 10.5 in, forged aluminum
front axle; Corsa version; low-pressure sensors in valve stems
With Sidewinder II wheels (standard on TA 1.0 and 2.0)Available
P355/30ZR19Pirelli P Zero Corsa
19.0 × 13.0 in, forged aluminum
rear axle; Corsa version; low-pressure sensors in valve stems
ACRStandard
295/25R19Kumho Ecsta V720
19.0 × 11.0 in, forged aluminum
front axle; low-pressure sensors in valve stems
ACRStandard
355/30R19Kumho Ecsta V720
19.0 × 13.0 in, forged aluminum
rear axle; low-pressure sensors in valve stems
Cold tire pressure
Not a single number: the owner's manual refers to the tire and loading placard (driver's side B-pillar or rear edge of the driver's door), which lists the pressures for your exact tire size and load.
Spare
The spec sheet lists no spare; the manual describes compact, full-size and limited-use spares or a tire service kit, depending on equipment.
Lug nut torque
107 ft-lb (145 N·m), 1/2" x 20 thread, 19 mm socket
Pressure monitor
A tire pressure monitoring system warns when a tire is low.

Sizes and pressures vary by trim, wheel package and load: check the placard on your vehicle and the tire sidewall. Sizes from the manufacturer's specification sheet (2017 Dodge Viper ACR Specifications, 2017 Dodge Viper Specifications). Pressure and spare notes from the owner's manual.

2017 Dodge Viper maintenance schedule

The factory schedule for normal driving. Oil changes follow the oil-change indicator on most models; severe use (towing, dusty roads, lots of idling) shortens some intervals.

Schedule

A dot means the service is due at that mileage or after that many years, whichever comes first.

  • Change the engine oil and engine oil filter
  • Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before scheduled maintenance
Service6k12k1 yr18k1 yr24k2 yr30k2 yr36k3 yr42k3 yr48k4 yr54k4 yr60k5 yr66k5 yr72k6 yr78k6 yr84k7 yr90k7 yr96k8 yr102k8 yr108k9 yr114k9 yr120k10 yr126k10 yr132k11 yr138k11 yr144k12 yr150k12 yr
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter
Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary
Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before scheduled maintenance
Inspect the exhaust system
Change brake fluid
Adjust the parking brake on vehicles equipped with four wheel disc brakes
Change the manual transmission fluid
Inspect the manual transmission fluid, add as necessary
Change the rear axle fluid
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and boot seals, for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary
Replace the engine air cleaner
Inspect and replace the PCV Valve if necessary
Replace the spark plugs
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 120 months if not done at 150,000 miles (240,000 km)
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2017 Dodge Viper fluids & capacities

Oil, coolant, transmission and axle fluids with their capacities and specifications, wheel torque and fuel requirements, from the owner's manual.

Fluid capacities

SystemCapacity
Fuel tank (approximate)16 gal60.6 L
Engine oil with filter11 qt10.4 L
Transmission3.4 qt3.2 L
Rear axle1.5 qt1.4 L
Cooling system16 qt15 L

Engine fluids

ComponentFluid / gradeMopar product
Engine coolant
OAT (Organic Additive Technology) coolant, 10 year/150,000 mile formulaMS.90032
Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula
Engine oil
SAE 0W-40 full synthetic
Mopar or Pennzoil Ultra full synthetic 0W-40 (or equivalent)
Engine oil filter
—
Mopar Engine Oil Filters
Spark plugs
—
Mopar Spark Plugs
Fuel selection
Unleaded, 91 octane minimum, 0-10% ethanol
—

Chassis fluids & lubricants

ComponentFluid / gradeMopar product
Transmission
ATF+4 automatic transmission fluid
Mopar ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid
Rear axle
SAE 75W-140 synthetic gear and axle lubricant
Castrol SAF-XJ SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Gear and Axle Lubricant
Brake/clutch master cylinder
DOT 4 brake and clutch fluid
Mopar Brake and Clutch Fluid DOT 4 Motor Vehicle
Power steering reservoir
Power steering fluid +4, or ATF+4 automatic transmission fluid
Mopar Power Steering Fluid +4, Mopar ATF+4

Fuel

EngineMinimumEthanol / biodiesel
8.4L V10 engine
91 octane Premium unleaded
Up to 10% (E10)

Wheel lug nut torque

WheelsTorque
Lug nuts/boltsThread 1/2" x 2019 mm socket107 ft‑lb (145 N·m)
  • Cooling system capacity includes the heater and the coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX.
  • Tighten lug nuts in a star pattern, twice, and recheck torque after 25 miles (40 km).

Source: Owner's manual (PDF). Always confirm with the manual for your exact vehicle.

2017 Dodge Viper owner's manuals & publications

The manufacturer's owner's manual, quick guides, radio manuals, supplements and warranty booklets for the 2017 model year.

On Mopar.com

Manuals and guides are hosted by the manufacturer on vehicleinfo.mopar.com and open as PDFs. Mopar.com's owner site also has VIN-specific manuals and recall lookups.

Read for lake-effect country

What counts on a 2017 Dodge Viper from Michigan to Tennessee

We read the 2017 Viper owner data, service schedule and spec sheets with Michigan driving in mind: frozen starts, salted highways, cratered streets and hills. These are the figures worth acting on.

Sidewall height versus broken pavement

Squalls off Lake Michigan and Lake Erie can drop snow faster than plows keep up, and then tire compound matters more than anything else on the vehicle. Starting from the factory 295/30R18 size, a true winter tire on 18-inch wheels grips packed snow far better than an all-season and leaves sidewall for the potholes the next thaw brings.

Oil for a frozen-driveway start

The fluids table calls for SAE 0W-40 at 11 qt, with synthetic oil in the specification. Synthetic stock copes with both ends of this region's weather, from a subzero start in the Upper Peninsula to a loaded summer climb in the Smokies. Match the exact specification on the filler cap, not just the viscosity.

Starting in single digits

The spec sheet lists 520 to 590 cold-cranking amps. A Viper left at a lake cottage or in a pole barn for weeks slowly drains its battery, and a cold snap then finds it with nothing to spare. A plug-in maintainer for stored vehicles is cheap insurance in the Great Lakes states.

Traction for snowbelt hills and hollows

Every 2017 version in the factory data is rear-wheel drive; no all-wheel or four-wheel drive was offered. That works through a Great Lakes winter on proper winter tires, which matter more on packed snow than the number of driven wheels. Hills are the harder test, from steep Cincinnati side streets to back roads in West Virginia, so carry momentum gently and avoid spinning the tires.

Pressure, potholes and the thermometer

Whatever size the Viper wears, from the factory 295/30R18 on up, correct inflation is the cheapest pothole defense there is: a soft tire lets the wheel slam into the far edge of the hole. Check pressures when the tires are cold, since a reading taken after a highway run will look high.

Antifreeze for both ends of the year

The system holds 16 qt of OAT coolant (10-year/150,000-mile formula). Stellantis manuals call for a 50/50 mix, good to about -34°F (-37°C), which is colder than a typical Great Lakes winter night; the real risk is dilution from top-ups with plain water. The same mix raises the boiling point for a loaded summer climb through the Tennessee mountains. A cheap tester checks the strength each fall.

Tank size for hill country

The 2017 Dodge Viper holds 16 gallons of fuel. Once you leave the interstate in West Virginia or eastern Kentucky, mountain routes can run a long way between stations, and the climbs burn more fuel than flat miles do. Fill up before heading into the hills.

Data behind these notes: owner's manual capacities, the Mopar service schedule and factory spec sheets. Regional advice is general, written for drivers from Michigan to Tennessee.

2017 Dodge Viper questions

How much oil does the 2017 Dodge Viper take?

With a filter change: 11 qt / 10.4 L. Capacities are from the owner's manual; check the dipstick or oil-life display after filling.

What kind of oil does the 2017 Dodge Viper use?

Engine oil: SAE 0W-40 full synthetic.

When is the first scheduled maintenance on the 2017 Dodge Viper?

At 6,000 miles: change the engine oil and engine oil filter; rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before scheduled maintenance. Oil changes in between follow the oil-change indicator.

Where can I find the 2017 Dodge Viper owner's manual?

The manufacturer publishes it free on Mopar.com as a PDF (linked in the manuals section above), along with quick guides, radio manuals and the warranty booklet.

What MPG does the 2017 Dodge Viper get?

The EPA rates the 2017 Dodge Viper at 14 MPG combined, depending on the version. 8.4L 10-cylinder, 6-speed manual, RWD: 12 city / 19 highway / 14 combined. Ratings are the EPA's laboratory figures from fueleconomy.gov; real-world mileage varies with driving, load and weather.

What size tires does the 2017 Dodge Viper use?

Factory tire sizes: P295/30ZR18 (All models except ACR, With Sidewinder II wheels (standard on TA 1.0 and 2.0)); P355/30ZR19 (All models except ACR, With Sidewinder II wheels (standard on TA 1.0 and 2.0)); 295/25R19 (ACR); 355/30R19 (ACR). The recommended cold inflation pressure for your exact tires is on the tire placard (driver's side B-pillar or rear edge of the driver's door), not in a single table.

What changed on the 2017 Dodge Viper?

Last model year: 2017 is the final year of the Viper in the manufacturer's data we cover; New option packages: Ceramic Blue Interior Package, TA Interior Package, Anodized Carbon Interior Package, Snakeskin Edition and 3 more; New to the equipment chart: Three-speaker, minimalist lightweight system; Paint: new Stryker Green.

Specifications come from the manufacturer's spec comparison and its media-site specification sheets; maintenance schedules, fluids and publications come from Mopar's owner site and owner's manuals. Equipment and ratings vary by configuration; check the owner's manual or a dealer for a specific vehicle. This model is no longer sold new.