Anyone have the drag coefficient #'s of 1994 Dodge Viper?

[AAKVIPER]

With the hard top and plastic side windows on. I read a long time ago it was a sucky .45 and the GTS was a very Vette like .35..

Arthur

 

[AviP]

The Toyota Supra had a Cd of .32 and the Turbo model had .34 because of the spoiler. When I bought my GTS, I seem to remember it was either .38 or .40 and nothing to be proud off. I don't think the RT would stand a chance at those numbers. BTW, the Tesla Model S claims .24 and the Prius .29.

P.S. Just came across this wiki page and most numbers seem to match what I remember. The RT is listed at .45 while the GTS is .35. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automobile_drag_coefficient.

 

[AAKVIPER]

The Toyota Supra had a Cd of .32 and the Turbo model had .34 because of the spoiler. When I bought my GTS, I seem to remember it was either .38 or .40 and nothing to be proud off. I don't think the RT would stand a chance at those numbers. BTW, the Tesla Model S claims .24 and the Prius .29.

P.S. Just came across this wiki page and most numbers seem to match what I remember. The RT is listed at .45 while the GTS is .35. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automobile_drag_coefficient.

Very good info thanks...The RT-10 seems like a brick in the air stream...too bad..It looks slicker standing still then it realy is.

Arthur

 

[AZTVR]

Very good info thanks...The RT-10 seems like a brick in the air stream...too bad..It looks slicker standing still then it realy is.

Same theory as the what they used on the F4 (and AC Cobra). You can make a brick fly if you put enough power behind it. Sleek looks don't always translate to low cd; but, you still get the job doone, with the total package.

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[ROCKET62]

I'm thinking the RT10 is more like the Warthog. Brutal power, unrefined, a beauty in the eye of the beholder, and makes you say "Oh ****" when you see it coming at you .

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Same theory as the what they used on the F4 (and AC Cobra). You can make a brick fly if you put enough power behind it. Sleek looks don't always translate to low cd; but, you still get the job doone, with the total package.

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[Viper98912]

Cd is for cars that are looking for max fuel economy or reduced load under high speeds due to lack of power. Viper has neither problem.

 

[Viper Scot]

Is 0.45 with the top on or off though?

Edit to say I've now read the first thread properly!

 

[lxadeuce]

The Toyota Supra had a Cd of .32 and the Turbo model had .34 because of the spoiler. When I bought my GTS, I seem to remember it was either .38 or .40 and nothing to be proud off. I don't think the RT would stand a chance at those numbers. BTW, the Tesla Model S claims .24 and the Prius .29.

P.S. Just came across this wiki page and most numbers seem to match what I remember. The RT is listed at .45 while the GTS is .35. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automobile_drag_coefficient.

what are you comparing the prius to the viper? take the spoiler off the viper, give it narrow tires, and it's Cd would drop. a prius needs no aero handling mods and can be shaped like an egg becuase that is what it was designed for. take a prius to the skid pad and see how well that .29 Cd works out for ya

 

[AAKVIPER]

Is 0.45 with the top on or off though?

Edit to say I've now read the first thread properly!

That is what I was asking as well... A hard smooth top and plastic Le Mans sliding windows makes a difference..

Art

 

[mattdillon]

Countach Lamborghini .42 Plymouth Duster .42 ??????????? C'mon!

 

[AAKVIPER]

Countach Lamborghini .42 Plymouth Duster .42 ??????????? C'mon!

Get this a DC of 0.39 for 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe...Hummm..??

Arthur