Dodge Viper
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The Dodge Viper was first introduced as a 1989 concept car that channeled the brawny vibe of the Shelby Cobra sports cars of the 1960s into an outrageous new two-seat roadster. Overwhelmingly positive public response prompted the Chrysler Corp., Dodge’s parent automaker, to bring a production version to market. Chrysler formed a special “Team Viper” to bring the car to life, working with a lean 85-member team to develop the Viper in less than 36 months. The production car debuted for 1992, and it stayed remarkably true to the concept. The original Viper was powered by a massive 8.0-liter V-10 engine producing 400 horsepower, making it one of the most powerful and fastest American sports cars of its time. Over the next 25 years, the Viper evolved, gaining more power and refinement while retaining its raw, visceral personality. It even survived Chrysler’s bankruptcy, though that bankruptcy caused a two-year gap in its timeline. Vipers were never sold in great numbers, and production dwindled further as the 2010s rolled on. The car’s memorable 25-year run came to an end in 2017.
2015-2017 Viper
After its 2011-12 hiatus, the Viper returned for 2013 as the SRT Viper but reverted to its regular name for 2015. The redesigned 2013 SRT Viper inaugurated the car’s third generation; it shed over 100 pounds compared to the previous Viper thanks to a lighter-weight aluminum and carbon-fiber

2017








































































































































































- MSRP range
- $87,895–$118,795
- Consumer rating
-
(4 reviews) - Combined mpg
- 14
- Body style
- Coupe
2016








































































































































































- MSRP range
- $87,895–$118,795
- Consumer rating
-
(4 reviews) - Combined mpg
- 15
- Body style
- Coupe
- 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
2015










































- Starting at
- $94,995
- Consumer rating
-
(1 review) - Combined mpg
- 15
- Body style
- Coupe
2011-2014 Viper
2008-2010 Viper
The Dodge Viper was not produced for 2011 or 2012, but it was reborn in 2013 as the SRT Viper after a two-year hiatus (the SRT Viper is listed separately on Cars.com). SRT stands for Street and Racing Technology, Dodge’s name for its

2010




































- MSRP range
- $90,255–$91,005
- Consumer rating
-
(5 reviews) - Combined mpg
- 16
- Body styles
- Convertible, coupe
- 600-hp, 8.4-liter V-10
- 0-60 mph in less than 4 seconds
- Antilock brakes
- Power-adjustable pedals
- Xenon headlights
- Optional navigation system
2009




































- MSRP range
- $88,755–$89,505
- Consumer rating
-
(1 review) - Combined mpg
- 16
- Body styles
- Convertible, coupe
- 600-hp, 8.4-liter V-10
- 0-60 mph in less than 4 seconds
- Antilock brakes
- Power-adjustable pedals
- Xenon headlights
- Optional navigation system
2008
























































- MSRP range
- $85,545–$86,295
- Consumer rating
-
(9 reviews) - Combined mpg
- –
- Body styles
- Convertible, coupe
- V-10 grows to 8.4 liters
- Power up 90 hp
- New hood design
- Twin by-wire throttles
- Updated transmission
- 0-60 mph in less than 4 seconds
2007 Viper
2003-2006 Viper
The Viper skipped the 2007 model year as Dodge worked on several updates for the 2008 version. Perhaps not surprisingly, even more horsepower was added; the 8.3-liter V-10 was bored out to 8.4 liters and received a number of other enhancements to make 600 horsepower — 90 hp more than the previous

2006
























































- MSRP range
- $81,895–$83,145
- Consumer rating
-
(10 reviews) - Combined mpg
- –
- Body styles
- Convertible, coupe
- 510-hp V-10
- Six-speed manual
- Startling styling
- Coupe or convertible
- 19-inch rear tires on 13-inch-wide wheels
2005




























- Starting at
- $81,795
- Consumer rating
-
(5 reviews) - Combined mpg
- –
- Body style
- Coupe
- 500-hp V-10
- Six-speed manual
- Startling styling
- True convertible body style
- 19-inch rear tires on 13-inch-wide wheels
2004


























- Starting at
- $81,090
- Consumer rating
-
(12 reviews) - Combined mpg
- –
- Body style
- Coupe
- 500-hp V-10
- Six-speed manual
- Startling styling
- True convertible body style
- 19-inch rear tires on 13-inch wide wheels
2003
- Starting at
- $79,995
- Consumer rating
-
(9 reviews) - Combined mpg
- –
- Body style
- Coupe
1996-2002 Viper
For the 2003 model year, The Viper received a complete redesign to kick off its third generation. The bodywork was all new but unmistakably Viper, and a substantial power upgrade came in the form of an 8.3-liter V-10 engine making 500 horsepower and 525 pounds-feet

2002




- MSRP range
- $71,725–$72,225
- Consumer rating
-
(1 review) - Combined mpg
- –
- Body styles
- Convertible, coupe
2001




- MSRP range
- $69,225–$72,225
- Consumer rating
-
(8 reviews) - Combined mpg
- –
- Body styles
- Convertible, coupe
2000








- MSRP range
- $67,225–$69,725
- Consumer rating
-
(6 reviews) - Combined mpg
- –
- Body styles
- Convertible, coupe
1999








- MSRP range
- $65,725–$68,225
- Consumer rating
-
(1 review) - Combined mpg
- –
- Body styles
- Convertible, coupe
1998








- MSRP range
- $64,000–$66,500
- Consumer rating
-
- Combined mpg
- –
- Body styles
- Convertible, coupe
1997










- Starting at
- $66,000
- Consumer rating
-
(3 reviews) - Combined mpg
- –
- Body styles
- Convertible, coupe
1996








- MSRP range
- $18,745–$66,000
- Consumer rating
-
(6 reviews) - Combined mpg
- –
- Body styles
- Convertible, coupe
1992-1995 Viper
The 1996 Dodge Viper amounted to more of a mid-cycle refresh than a redesign, but it nevertheless inaugurated a number of updates, including a revamped (and lighter) frame, relocated exhaust pipes (they now exited at the rear of the vehicle instead of the sides),

1995


- Starting at
- $58,600
- Consumer rating
-
(9 reviews) - Combined mpg
- –
- Body style
- Convertible
1994


- MSRP range
- $17,690–$56,600
- Consumer rating
-
(3 reviews) - Combined mpg
- –
- Body style
- Convertible
1993


- Starting at
- $52,100
- Consumer rating
-
(5 reviews) - Combined mpg
- –
- Body style
- Convertible
1992
- MSRP range
- –
- Consumer rating
-
- Combined mpg
- –
- Body style
- Convertible
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