The Comparative Analysis :
Chrysler Viper GTS (97 - 99) vs. Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (10 - 12)
€ 87,900

€ 117,000

€ 87,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 117,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Chrysler Viper is 2.2 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI.
Chrysler Viper
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
48.3
76.2
84.1
49.3
75
79.9
76.2 in
Width
75 in
84.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
48.3 in
Height
49.3 in
96.2
176.7
104.3
174.4
176.7 in
Length
174.4 in
96.2 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Chrysler Viper
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3616 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.08 %

General
Chrysler Viper
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
SR
Generation
42
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
Chrysler Viper
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
CNDA
2
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
8
8 L / 391 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
405 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
424 hp
at 7900 rpm
Chrysler Viper
405 hp
424 hp
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
465 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Chrysler Viper
465 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Performance
Chrysler Viper
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
177 mph
Maximum Speed
188 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Chrysler Viper
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
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8.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.53 lb/hp
Chrysler Viper
8.38 lb/hp
8.53 lb/hp
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chrysler Viper
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
12 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Chrysler Viper
12 mpg
18 mpg
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
7 mpg
city
12 mpg
19 mpg
highway
No data
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
221 mi
Range
350 mi
Chrysler Viper
221 mi
350 mi
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
382.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
252 kWh
Chrysler Viper
382.7 kWh
252 kWh
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Euro 2 (bis 2500kg)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
772 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chrysler Viper
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
419 lb
Maximum Payload
496 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
2.8 cu ft




No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data