2003 Dodge Viper Review

Name: 2003 Dodge Viper Review
Brand: Dodge
Rating: 4.8 (50 reviews)

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Pros

Incredible performance, improved cockpit, limited production.

Cons

No traction control or side airbags, extremely limited production.

What’s new

Dodge hatches a new snake with a real roadster body, scary output figures (how's 500 horsepower sound?) and improved build quality.

Edmunds says

Increased horsepower, improved handling and bigger brakes make for superior performance. And improved build quality doesn't hurt, either. But old-school Viper fans may be disappointed with the 2003 version's newfound manners.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2003 Dodge Viper SRT-10 2dr Roadster (8.3L 10cyl 6M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.45 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio

$370/mo

$179/mo

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jim mathy, 06/10/2010

2003 Dodge Viper SRT-10 2dr Roadster (8.3L 10cyl 6M)

I have owned four corvettes, two 911s a 930 Porsche a Ferrari and the viper is my favorite, it doesn't ride like a Porsche but it handles better in the corners and just has the raw hp. Its watched where ever you go, hard to ride under the radar. The car is easy to work on compared to a Ferrari or Porsche and it is so much less to maintain when it comes to service and parts. It's a truly …

2003 Viper, unique, raw, performance bargain

M T, 01/05/2018

2003 Dodge Viper SRT-10 2dr Roadster (8.3L 10cyl 6M)

If you want a car that is unique and has more torque than just about anything on the road, this car is a blast. I’ve owned my viper for 9 years after buying it used with only 2k miles. Every time I get in and drive it, it feels like a special occasion. I’ve not felt this way about any other sports car I’ve owned over the years. Sometimes it gets more attention than I’d like though- …

U.S. muscle with Italian DNA

eagles, 05/06/2006

2003 Dodge Viper SRT-10 2dr Roadster (8.3L 10cyl 6M)

The SRT10 convertible is arguably the fastest production convertible known to mankind. I have owned previously a 1996 GTS coupe and it was fast with plenty of power. The '03 SRT10 is however even faster with more power and torque and incfredibly also much more driver friendly than its predecessor. It is a much more refined car than I would have thought. The top is a 15 second …

The New one is better than the old one

twinviperguy, 02/25/2004

2003 Dodge Viper SRT-10 2dr Roadster (8.3L 10cyl 6M)

Bought the car as the 5th Viper I've owned. Truly outstanding car - far, far better than anything else thus far. Performance, acceleration, handling, ride and braking are well beyond any of the old models.

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2003 Viper Highlights

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$79,995
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	14 MPG
Cost to Drive	$370/month
Seating	2 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	8.4 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Not Tested
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Good

2003 Dodge Viper Review

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2003 Dodge Viper SRT-10 2dr Roadster (8.3L 10cyl 6M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.45 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.}

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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2003 Dodge Viper SRT-10 2dr Roadster (8.3L 10cyl 6M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.45 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2003 Dodge Viper SRT-10 2dr Roadster (8.3L 10cyl 6M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.45 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.}