The Dodge Viper is the bad boy for under $100,000. Bang for your buck literally can't be matched, as you will likely spend more to better any battle of numbers bench racers are apt to argue about. It's in your face, your ears, your nose and all over the competition. If you're smart enough to show the respect it demands, it might be the race car you're looking for. And did we mention the 600 horsepower?
NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent G.R. Whale filed this report in Los Angeles.
Model Line Overview
Model lineup:
Dodge Viper Roadster ($83,145); GTS coupe ($83,895); ACR coupe
Engines:
600-hp 8.4-liter V10
Transmissions:
6-speed manual
Safety equipment (standard):
frontal airbags, ABS
Safety equipment (optional):
none
Basic warranty:
3 years/36,000 miles
Assembled in:
Detroit, Michigan
Specifications As Tested
Model tested (MSRP):
Dodge Viper GTS ($83,895)
Standard equipment:
leather/suede sport seats, air conditioning, power steering, power disc brakes, power windows, power locks, console, adjustable pedals, bi-xenon headlamps, fog lamps, limited-slip differential
Options as tested (MSRP):
Stripes ($3000); polished Razor wheels ($700)
Destination charge:
($850)
Gas guzzler tax:
1700
Price as tested (MSRP):
$90,145
Layout:
rear-wheel drive
Engine:
8.4-liter ohv 20-valve V10
Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
600 @ 6100
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
560 @ 5000
Transmission:
6-speed manual
EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
13/22 mpg
Wheelbase:
98.8 in.
Length/width/height:
175.6/75.2/47.6 in.
Track, f/r:
61.6/60.9 in.
Turning circle:
40.5 ft.
Seating capacity:
2
Head/hip/leg room, f:
36.5/NA/42.4 in.
Head/hip/leg room, m:
N/A
Head/hip/leg room, r:
N/A
Cargo volume:
14.6 cu. ft.
Payload:
N/A
Towing capacity:
N/A
Suspension, f:
independent, coilovers, antiroll bar
Suspension, r:
independent, coilovers, antiroll bar
Ground clearance:
5.1 in.
Curb weight:
3450 lbs.
Tires:
P275/35ZR18 front, P345/30ZR19 rear
Brakes, f/r:
vented disc/vented disc, ABS
Fuel capacity:
16.0 gal.
Unless otherwise indicated, specifications refer to test vehicle.
All prices are manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) effective as of September 14, 2007.
Prices do not include manufacturer's destination and delivery charges.
N/A: Information not available or not applicable.
Manufacturer Info Sources:
800-4A-DODGE -
www.dodge.com
