2016 Dodge Viper

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Key Specs

of the 2016 Dodge Viper. Base trim shown.

Our Take

From the Cars.com Vehicle Test Team

The Good

  • Knockout styling
  • Mind-blowing acceleration
  • Interior quality
  • Uconnect multimedia system

The Bad

  • Terrible outward visibility
  • Side-exit exhaust can burn bare legs
  • High price tag

Notable Features of the 2016 Dodge Viper

  • Return of the track-oriented ACR trim level for 2016
  • 645-hp, 8.4-liter V-10 engine
  • Zero to 60 mph in low 3-second range
  • Power-adjustable pedals standard
  • Xenon headlights standard

2016 Dodge Viper Overview

By Cars.com Editors
Vehicle Overview

The Dodge Viper packs a massive 8.4-liter V-10 engine that makes 645 horsepower and 600 pounds-feet of torque. This rear-wheel-drive exotic sports car comes only with a six-speed manual transmission and is offered as a coupe. It competes with the Chevrolet Corvette, Porsche 911 and Nissan GT-R.
New for 2016
The track-focused Viper ACR returns and includes Brembo-brand carbon-ceramic brakes, an adjustable Bilstein-brand suspension, Kumho Ecsta high-performance tires and a lightweight battery. An ACR Extreme Aero Package is available and includes an adjustable carbon fiber rear wing, a carbon fiber diffuser and a detachable front splitter extension. New matte-finish exterior colors double the Viper's palette to 16,000 colors.
Significant Standard Features

  • Carbon fiber and aluminum body panels
  • Functional air vents in the hood
  • Side-exit exhaust system
  • Configurable digital instrument panel
  • Uconnect multimedia system with 8.4-inch touch-screen, USB port, SD card slot and MP3 jack
  • Navigation system
  • Bluetooth streaming audio
  • Power-adjustable pedals
  • Backup camera
  • Required in every car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system

Significant Available Features

  • Leather upholstery
  • Driver-selectable suspension with two modes
  • Harman Kardon premium audio system with 18 speakers
Vehicle Overview

The Dodge Viper packs a massive 8.4-liter V-10 engine that makes 645 horsepower and 600 pounds-feet of torque. This rear-wheel-drive exotic sports car comes only with a six-speed manual transmission and is offered as a coupe. It competes with the Chevrolet Corvette, Porsche 911 and Nissan GT-R.
New for 2016
The track-focused Viper ACR returns and includes Brembo-brand carbon-ceramic brakes, an adjustable Bilstein-brand suspension, Kumho Ecsta high-performance tires and a lightweight battery. An ACR Extreme Aero Package is available and includes an adjustable carbon fiber rear wing, a carbon fiber diffuser and a detachable front splitter extension. New matte-finish exterior colors double the Viper's palette to 16,000 colors.
Significant Standard Features

  • Carbon fiber and aluminum body panels
  • Functional air vents in the hood
  • Side-exit exhaust system
  • Configurable digital instrument panel
  • Uconnect multimedia system with 8.4-inch touch-screen, USB port, SD card slot and MP3 jack
  • Navigation system
  • Bluetooth streaming audio
  • Power-adjustable pedals
  • Backup camera
  • Required in every car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system

Significant Available Features

  • Leather upholstery
  • Driver-selectable suspension with two modes
  • Harman Kardon premium audio system with 18 speakers

2016 Viper Video

From Roebling Road Raceway, Cars.com's Kelsey Mays shows five cool things found on the 2016 Dodge Viper ACR.

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Consumer Reviews

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(5.0)
Interior Design
(4.5)
Comfort
(4.0)
Reliability
(5.0)
Value For The Money
(5.0)

What Drivers Are Saying

(5.0)

Most beautiful car I have ever owned

by Driving Fan from New York on July 11, 2018

The performance, of this car, equals car?s costing three, and four times the price of this car. If you drive it you will smile, from ear to ear. Read full review

(5.0)

The most badass car I've ever owned.

by tommy8897 from Clearwater, FL on June 13, 2018

The car just looks like it's ready to kill you, but in reality you can daily drive it if you so choose. The aero looks like it belongs on a Le Mans' car. The interior has all the essentials needed to ... Read full review

Safety & Recalls

Recalls

The 2016 Dodge Viper currently has 0 recalls

Crash and Rollover Test Ratings

The 2016 Dodge Viper has not been tested.

Manufacturer Warranties

Backed by Dodge
New Car Program Benefits

  • Bumper-to-Bumper

    36 months / 36,000 miles

  • Roadside Assistance

    60 months / 100,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned Program Benefits

  • Maximum Age/Mileage

    5 model years or newer/less than 75,000 miles

  • Basic Warranty Terms

    3 months/3,000 miles

  • Powertrain warranty

    7 years/100,000 miles

  • Dealer Certification Required

    125-point inspection

  • Roadside Assistance

    Yes

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Cars.com Car Seat Check

Certified child passenger safety technicians conduct hands-on tests of a car’s Latch system and check the vehicle’s ability to accommodate different types of car seats. The Viper received the following grades on a scale of A-F.*
* This score may not apply to all trims, especially for vehicles with multiple body styles that affect the space and design of the seating.

Warranty FAQs

What is a Bumper-to-Bumper warranty?

Often called a basic warranty or new-vehicle warranty, a bumper-to-bumper policy covers components like air conditioning, audio systems, vehicle sensors, fuel systems and major electrical components. Most policies exclude regular maintenance like fluid top offs and oil changes, but a few brands have separate free-maintenance provisions, and those that do offer them is slowly rising. Bumper-to-bumper warranties typically expire faster than powertrain warranties.

What is a Powertrain warranty?

Don't be misled a 10-year or 100,000-mile powertrain warranty doesn't promise a decade of free repairs for your car. It typically covers just the engine and transmission, along with any other moving parts that lead to the wheels, like the driveshaft and constant velocity joints. Some automakers also bundle seat belts and airbags into their powertrain warranties. With a few exceptions, powertrain warranties don't cover regular maintenance like engine tuneups and tire rotations.

What is included in Roadside Assistance?

Some automakers include roadside assistance with their bumper-to-bumper or powertrain warranties, while others have separate policies. These programs cover anything from flat-tire changes and locksmith services to jump-starts and towing. Few reimburse incidental costs like motel rooms (if you have to wait for repairs).

What other services could be included in a warranty?

Some automakers include free scheduled maintenance for items such as oil changes, air filters and tire rotations. Some include consumables including brake pads and windshield wipers; others do not. They are typically for the first couple of years of ownership of a new car.

What does CPO mean?

A certified pre-owned or CPO car has been inspected to meet minimum quality standards and typically includes some type of warranty. While dealers and third parties certify cars, the gold standard is an automaker-certified vehicle that provides a factory-backed warranty, often extending the original coverage. Vehicles must be in excellent condition and have low miles and wear to be certified, which is why off-lease vehicles feed many CPO programs.

See also the latest CPO incentives by automaker