Dodge Sidewinder

Dodge Sidewinder
Dodge Dakota Sidewinder Convertible
Overview
Manufacturer Dodge (Chrysler)
Also called Dodge Dakota Sidewinder
Production 1997
Body and chassis
Class Concept car
Body style 2-door Coupe utility
Powertrain
Engine 8.0 L V10
Transmission 4-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase 112.0 in (2,845 mm)
Length 189.0 in (4,801 mm)
Width 74.0 in (1,880 mm)
Height 56.0 in (1,422 mm)
Curb weight 2,700 lb (1,225 kg)

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.

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. 1 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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