Dodge Sidewinder

Dodge Sidewinder

Manufacturer	Chrysler Corporation
Also called	Dodge Dakota Sidewinder
Production	Never produced
Class	Concept car
Body style(s)	2-door Coupe utility
Engine(s)	8.0 L V10
Transmission(s)	4-speed automatic
Wheelbase	112.0 in (2845 mm)
Length	189.0 in (4801 mm)
Width	74.0 in (1880 mm)
Height	56.0 in (1422 mm)
Curb weight	2,700 lb (1,225 kg)
Manuals	Service Manual

The Dodge Sidewinder is a concept car unveiled by Dodge in 1997 at the SEMA convention in Las Vegas. Officially called the Dodge Dakota Sidewinder, it uses the front-mounted, Viper GTS-R engine to power the rear wheels. The 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.