| Model year | 2008 |
| Make | Dodge |
| Model | Viper |
| Style | SRT-10 2dr Coupe |
| Base MSRP | $84,745 |
| As-tested MSRP | $89,745 |
| Drive type | Rear-wheel drive |
| Engine type | V10 |
| Displacement (cc/cu-in) | 8382cc (512 cu-in) |
| Valvetrain | OHV 2 valves/cyl, variable valve timing |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm) | 600 @ 6,100 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 560 @ 5,000 |
| Transmission type | 6-speed manual |
| Suspension, front | Independent, double wishbones, coil springs and stabilizer bar |
| Suspension, rear | Independent, double wishbones, coil springs and stabilizer bar |
| Steering type | Power-assisted rack-and-pinion |
| Tire brand | Michelin |
| Tire model | Pilot Sport PS2 |
| Tire type | High-performance summer |
| Tire size, front | P275/35ZR18 95Y |
| Tire size, rear | P345/30ZR19 105Y |
| Brakes, front | Front vented disc - Rear vented disc |
| 0-45 mph (sec.) | 2.7 |
| 0-60 mph (sec.) | 3.7 |
| 0-75 mph (sec.) | 5.2 |
| 1/4-mile (sec. @ mph) | 11.8 @ 125.3 |
| Braking, 30-0 mph (ft.) | 27 |
| 60-0 mph (ft.) | 104 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) | 74.2 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) | .99 |
| Sound level @ idle (dB) | 60.6 |
| @ Full throttle (dB) | 91.1 |
| @ 70 mph cruise (dB) | 76.5 |
| Acceleration comments | Brute-force engine is never subtle. Louder, more powerful (and worse sounding) than the Z06. Tall 1st gear makes launching the Viper easier than anticipated. Tranny is high effort and requires strong, deliberate movement. |
| Braking rating | Excellent |
| Braking comments | Powerful, consistent and intuitive brake pedal. Quiet ABS. |
| Handling rating | Excellent |
| Handling comments | On the skid pad, the Viper refuses to balance on the edge of oversteer. It won't hold a constant slip angle with the rear tires. It's either understeering or spinning out. Still, with R-compound rubber, it can understeer its way to a good number. Through the slalom field, I never thought I'd say it, but this big, powerful, heavy car is awfully precise through the cones. Again, sticky tires (and super-stiff suspension) make it so. Feels like when it "goes" there will be no catching it, which is what happens on the skid pad. |
| Elevation (ft.) | 421 |
| Temperature (°F) | 90.6 |
| Wind (mph, direction) | 0 |
| EPA fuel economy (mpg) | 13 city/22 highway |
| Edmunds observed (mpg) | 12.7 |
| Fuel tank capacity (U.S. gal.) | 16.0 |
| Curb weight, as tested (lbs.) | 3,437 |
| Length (in.) | 175.6 |
| Width (in.) | 75.2 |
| Height (in.) | 47.6 |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 98.8 |
| Track, front (in.) | 61.6 |
| Track, rear (in.) | 60.9 |
| Turning circle (ft.) | 40.5 |
| Legroom, front (in.) | 42.4 |
| Legroom, rear (in.) | N/A |
| Headroom, front (in.) | 36.5 |
| Headroom, rear (in.) | N/A |
| Shoulder room, front (in.) | 54.1 |
| Seating capacity | 2 |
| Cargo volume (cu-ft) | Not available |
| Max. cargo volume, seats folded (cu-ft) | N/A |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 3 year/36,000 miles |
| Powertrain | 3 year/36,000 miles |
| Corrosion | 5 year/100,000 miles |
| Roadside assistance | 3 year/36,000 miles |
| Free scheduled maintenance | Not available |
| Front airbags | Standard |
| Side airbags | Not available |
| Head airbags | Not available |
| Antilock brakes | Standard |
| Electronic brake enhancements | Not available |
| Traction control | Not available |
| Stability control | Not available |
| Rollover protection | Not available |
| Emergency assistance system | Not available |
| NHTSA crash test, driver | Not tested |
| NHTSA crash test, passenger | Not tested |
| NHTSA crash test, side front | Not tested |
| NHTSA crash test, side rear | Not tested |
| NHTSA rollover resistance | Not tested |
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