Edmunds is more practical, noting that the 2009 dodge viper srt10 is available as either a. Apr 04, 2012 in typical viper fashion the hood release pull handle is on the outside of the car, but has been moved to the driver s side air vent. This time, the car they used was a 1996 cobalt blue metallic dodge viper gts coupe, which, due to wilkes, had the equipment of the original defender, along with some new equipment, most notably the hovercraft mode. Sep 09, 2012 20 srt viper the base viper and the gts both have stability control. Dodge has been trying hard to convince us weve got a whole new snake on our hands after taking a year off from production, even going so far as swapping the dodge plate for new srts. Srt test driver, racing driver, and former nurburgring record holder dominik farnbacher. Search preowned 20 srt viper listings to find the best local deals. Chief among the tweaks to the fifth iteration of the new srt brands headline supercar its no longer a dodge are a more upscale interior and increased creature comforts.
Feb 07, 20 contributing editor basem wasef takes to the racetrack to see how the 20 srt viper gts compares to a heavily modified 1997 dodge viper gts on another episode of car and driver. Victor seaber of odus viper lab bests professional driver. Of course, if this car was a perfect daily driver you might be more inclined to see them on your morning route, but there are some pretty significant downfalls of driving the viper every day. Car and driver brings the worlds largest car magazine to youtube. Chrysler engineer killed while driving a 20 srt viper. The viper owners association voa is the largest viper club in the world. We strove to deliver a supercar that continues to bring the driver as close as possible to the machine. This fifthgeneration of the american hotrod supercar is intended offer superior craftsmanship. When the viper first debuted for the 1992 model year, it was a brash american muscle car that didnt worry about a drivers comfort. The allnew exterior designs of the 20 srt viper and srt viper gts models seamlessly blend contemporary execution with evolutionary refinements that incorporate new surfacing, worldclass materials and technologies all geared to create a stunning example of a true driver s car. The redesigned and freshly styled 20 srt viper sees more power 640 horsepower and 600 lbft of torque, to be exact from its gigantic 8. A new viper is coming for 20, and all the info you need to know. In typical viper fashion the hood release pull handle is on the outside of the car, but has been moved to the drivers side air vent.
There are major revisions across the board to boost performance and comfort, and. The viper is back, new and vastly improved after more than two years in stasis. In the base car, it is twomode with launch control. Find dodge viper information, parts, owner resources and more here today. Learn more about price, engine type, mpg, and complete safety and warranty information. After a brief hiatus, the viper v10 sports car returns as an srt, not a dodge, for the 20 model year. May 03, 2012 an allnew 20 srt viper coupe goes on sale this fall. Find out more on the 20 srt viper in this first test by the automotive. Check out the details on the 20 srt viper and viper gts at car and driver. Additionally, find 20 dodge viper warranty and reliability information, such as limits on bumpertobumper coverage and major components.
The table below shows all 20 dodge viper specs by style, including mpg fuel economy, transmission details, and interior and exterior dimensions. Our goal is simply to help viper owners have a more enjoyable ownership experience by providing a community environment to share viper passion with other owners. Anyone see the viper 2021 car and driver supposed leak. Driving the new 20 srt viper is like being in a bar fight brutal, violent and loud, but undeniably exciting. With membership mainly in the us, but all over the world, its the most active group of viper owners on earth.
A twoseat supersports car left for dead in the wake of chryslers stay in chapter 11 purgatory, exhumed by fiat boss sergio marchionne. Welcome to the viper owners association, the premiere car club for owners who are passionate about their dodgesrt vipers. Read impressions and see photos of the 20 srt viper and gts at car and driver. A crash near ann arbor, michigan claimed this 20 srt viper with manufacturer license plates.
The viper also enjoys chassis refinements, three digit weight loss and an allnew interior thats far cushier than previous iterations, especially with the optional gts package. The redesigned viper is powered by an allaluminum, 640hp, 8. The 20 srt viper is all new, but only in the way that mcdonalds can create. For the first time on a viper, sound deadening is used, 16 lb. I drove the new 20 srt viper, reborn after a threeyear absence, on the. Our vast selection of premium accessories and parts ticks all the boxes. So the srt viper team set out to deliver a nocompromises car this time around, and at long last theyve invited us to grade their efforts by letting us take the 20 srt viper out for a few hot. Introduced in the 20 model year, the car was entirely redesigned and. The 20 viper was revealed at the new york international auto show. A new viper gts model features upgrades such as leather upholstery, extended leather cabin trim, and an 18speaker premium harmankardon audio system. It allows the driver to lean on fighter jetlike electronics and allwheel drive in order to wring maximum performance from its twinturbocharged v6. Overall the car can hold enough to make it a moderately practical car. Want to make your 20 dodge viper one of a kind, keep it running at its peak, or turn it into a highpowered beast. Moisture may get into the door switch, resulting in the driver or passenger door opening unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion.
Production of the twoseat sports car began at new mack assembly plant in 1991 and moved to conner avenue assembly plant in october 1995 although chrysler considered ending. Were trying to build a custom show car that you can own. The gts has a fourmode systemfullon, sport, track, and fulloff. Like all truly great sports cars, the srt version of the viper now inspires. Following a twoyear absence, the viper returns with a 640hp set of lungs. The car made its debut at the le mans 24 hours in 20, where.
A sixspeed manual transmission is standard, and test drivers praise its light clutch and accurate shifter. Car and driver declares that the coupe they tested is monstrously. The purpose of the club is to bring together viper owners who are passionate about the dodgesrt viper for special fun, benefits, events, and world class magazine. Get the most useful specifications data and other technical specs for the 20 dodge viper 2door coupe. The best time was set by mark gillies, who was car and drivers. The dodge viper vx i is the fifth and final generation of the viper sports car. Critics say the 20 srt vipers v10 engine offers phenomenal acceleration, and that theres instant throttle response at any speed.
What that team members didnt expect was that their car and their star driver would be bested by the viper vehicle, driven by seaber himself. They note that poweradjustable pedals make it easy to find a comfortable driving position, and that the vipers supportive seats are roomy enough for people taller than 6 feet. Since the beginning, the viper s big, bad v10 has received just as much attention as the car itself. The reborn viper faces off against the current king of 600plushp american sports cars. Constantly innovating and detail oriented, nrg address design flaws that competitors overlook. What they did, however, was to give it a bit more empathy for the driver, which is all the viper really needed. This srt viper is about 100 pounds lighter than the last model, and is designed to. The new car is more comfortable and easier to drive, but it still feels authenticyou can tell its a viper because of the way it is. The reborn viper faces off against the current king of 600plushorsepower american sports cars. The 20 viper is making its return with all new sheet metal and more creature comforts than ever. The allnew exterior designs of the 20 srt viper and srt viper gts models seamlessly blend contemporary execution with evolutionary refinements that incorporate new surfacing, worldclass materials and technologies all geared to create a stunning example of a true drivers car. Srt invited us to be among the first to test the 20 viper as a regular driver on the road. Both new srt viper models continue to carry the timeless.
Introduced in the 20 model year, the car was entirely redesigned and included features such as an antilock braking system, electronic stability control and traction control that made the car compatible to. Critics say the interior of the 20 srt viper is wellbuilt, with firstrate materials and clear gauges. Once known as the dodge viper, the chrysler groups flagship sports car now flies the flag of its srt brand. The bottom line, at this point, however, is that the new 20 srt viper looks every inch the viper of yore, but translated into full modernity, with a much more driver friendly attitude and better. But its not all rosecolored tarmac from behind the wheel of the 20 srt viper. A new viper is coming for 20, and all the info you need to know about srts upcoming venomous sports car is at car and driver. Morse was killed in the accident that was so violent that first responders had to cut away the roof of the viper to get to the driver. I cannot for the life of me find the actual car and driver post, just an instagram post by allaboutviper regarding it. Chrysler fca us llc is recalling certain model year 20 2014 dodge viper vehicles manufactured october 1, 2012, to february 6, 2014. Since cole had been reassigned, joe astor, the original driver, was called back to service. At the heart and soul of the 20 srt viper is the venerable, handassembled 8.
The 20 srt viper also comes with singlezone climate control, 8. To tame the most intimidating sports car in the world, you must know thy. Victor seaber of odus viper lab bests professional driver at virs ultimate track car challenge july 29, 20. What are you to do when the olds the same as the new. Making its highly anticipated return to the highperformance sports car market in late 2012 is the new 20 srt viper and srt viper gts. The srt flagship performance machines arrive with more power and. An allnew 20 srt viper coupe goes on sale this fall. The dodge viper was a sports car manufactured by dodge srt for 20 and 2014, a division of american car manufacturer fca us llc from 1991 through 2017, having taken a brief hiatus in 2007 and from 201020. Larger inside than previous models, the new 20 srt viper is equipped with lightweight kevlar and fiberglass racing seats, the driver s chair facing a thickrimmed, flatbottom steering wheel. Youre going to wish it made at least 10 more horsepower.
Contributing editor basem wasef takes to the racetrack to see how the 20 srt viper gts compares to a heavily modified 1997 dodge viper gts on another episode of car and driver. The onlybadinthisdayofthe 650hp,200mphmustanggt500 news. It allows the driver to lean on fighter jetlike electronics and allwheel drive in order to wring maximum performance from its. The roadster was so thoroughly purposebuilt, in fact, that it even lacked exterior door handles, side windows and a top.