Dodge Viper

The Dodge Viper is a sports car that was manufactured by Dodge (by SRT for 2013 and 2014), a division of American car manufacturer FCA US LLC from 1992 until 2017, having taken a brief hiatus in 2007, and from 2010 to 2012. Production of the two-seat sports car began at New Mack Assembly Plant in 1991 and moved to Conner Avenue Assembly Plant in October 1995.

Dodge Viper
2014 Dodge Viper GTS
Overview
ManufacturerDodge
Production1991–2010
2013–2017
AssemblyUnited States: Detroit, Michigan (New Mack Assembly; 1991–1995); (Conner Avenue Assembly; 1996–2017)
Body and chassis
ClassSports car (S)
Body style2-door liftback coupe (1996–2017)
2-door convertible (1991–2010)
LayoutLongitudinally-mounted, Front mid-engine, rear-wheel drive
Powertrain
Engine
  • Viper V10:
  • 8.0 L (488 cu in)
  • 8.3 L (506 cu in)
  • 8.4 L (513 cu in)
Power output
  • SR-I and II:
    400 hp (406 PS; 298 kW)
  • 415 hp (421 PS; 309 kW)
  • 450 hp (456 PS; 336 kW)
  • 460 hp (466 PS; 343 kW)
  • ZB-I and II:
    500 hp (507 PS; 373 kW)
  • 510 hp (517 PS; 380 kW)
  • 600 hp (608 PS; 447 kW)
  • VX-I:
    640 hp (649 PS; 477 kW)
  • 645 hp (654 PS; 481 kW)

    Torque:
    SR-I and II:
    465 lb⋅ft (630 N⋅m)
  • 490 lb⋅ft (664 N⋅m)
  • ZB-I and II:
    500 lb⋅ft (678 N⋅m)
  • 525 lb⋅ft (712 N⋅m)
  • 535 lb⋅ft (725 N⋅m)
  • 560 lb⋅ft (759 N⋅m)
  • VX-I:
    600 lb⋅ft (813 N⋅m)

Although Chrysler considered ending production because of serious financial problems, on September 14, 2010, then-chief executive Sergio Marchionne announced and previewed a new model of the Viper for 2012. In 2014, the Viper was named number 10 on the "Most American Cars" list, meaning 75% or more of its parts are manufactured in the U.S. The Viper was eventually discontinued in 2017 after approximately 32,000 were produced over the 26 years of production.

The 0-60 mph (97 km/h) time on a Viper varies from around 3.5 to 4.5 seconds. Top speed ranges from 160 mph (260 km/h) to over 200 mph (320 km/h), depending on variant and year.

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