Dodge Sidewinder

The Dodge Sidewinder is a concept car unveiled by Dodge in 1997 at the SEMA convention[1] in Las Vegas. It was based on a design by Chrysler's Mark Allen,[2] only two years after he graduated from design school. Officially called the Dodge Dakota Sidewinder, it uses the front-mounted, Viper GTS-R engine to power the rear wheels, sitting on a chassis built by Riley & Scott.[2] It is the futuristic version of a Dodge Dakota convertible.

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  • Dodge Sidewinder
  • Dodge Dakota Sidewinder Convertible
Overview
ManufacturerDodge (Chrysler)
Also calledDodge Dakota Sidewinder
Production1997
Body and chassis
ClassPickup truck
Concept car
Body style2-door Coupe utility
Powertrain
Engine8.0 L Viper V10
Transmission4-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase112.0 in (2,845 mm)
Length189.0 in (4,801 mm)
Width74.0 in (1,880 mm)
Height56.0 in (1,422 mm)
Curb weight2,700 lb (1,225 kg)

The Sidewinder's engine is rated at 640 hp (477 kW) and 530 lb⋅ft (719 N⋅m) of torque, which allows the car to hit 60 mph (97 km/h) in just under 4 seconds. The top speed of the Sidewinder is 170 mph (274 km/h), and the car has a 4-speed automatic transmission.[3]

References

  1. "Dodge Sidewinder Concept". jalopnik.com. Retrieved 2 December 2012.
  2. Killeen, Scott. "1997 Dodge Sidewinder - Truck Trends". www.motortrend.com. Retrieved 2 December 2012.
  3. "1997 Dodge Sidewinder". www.conceptcarz.com. Retrieved 2 December 2012.


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