Dodge Viper, 1992-2010: End of an era

sidindica · 7th April 2010, 13:02

Dodge will send off the current viper by producing a limited run of uniquely designed 50 cars called the Viper final edition.

It includes:

20 coupes
18 roadsters
12 ACRs.

Power comes from 8,400 cc V10 OHV with 600 bhp and a 0-100 kmph time of less than 4 seconds.

Pic shown below.

Unknownsatan · 7th April 2010, 14:30

Love that Coupe,especially in this color. SAd,that they stopping it.

shamik.bose · 7th April 2010, 14:31

It is indeed the end of an era. Hope they do something equally mad to replace it.

dodge_v1per · 7th April 2010, 14:38

Ohhh...It'll be missed by me. forever!!

toiingg · 7th April 2010, 17:01

A mad mad car with those side exhausts running under the doors !!
The viper will surely be missed.

GTO · 8th April 2010, 12:58

One of my all time favorite cars...it wasn't a supercar in the true sense of the word, yet the Dodge Viper had two unique characteristics : Power, Torque and Character. The Viper, along with the Ford Mustang, Chevy Corvette and Camaro, is (and will remain) an iconic car. Not as high on bang for the buck as the Corvette, but was still well-priced for what it offered. I've riden in a 2nd gen Viper...blue + silver stripes. I can tell you few cars match up to the sheer experience or the nasty acceleration. The sound of that 8.0 liter petrol alone can blow your mind away. I feel that the current gen is toned down, and doesn't have the evilness of the older cars.

And for all those of you who think that Vipers cant handle, let me tell you there are some well-driven examples which have earned quite the reputation on the track.

@ Sid : Don't bid farewell just yet. If rumour mills are anything to go by, an all new Viper is expected in 2 - 3 years. That's one of the reasons why the Viper brand was not sold off.

Jayabusa · 8th April 2010, 14:55

What's with this trend of that black roof? It makes the car look like a Corvette, just like it did to the 599!

iceman7 · 8th April 2010, 15:12

Over and above everything else, the Viper will be synonymous to me for the Racing stripes that ran the length of the car. Hope the rumours are true and we get to see a newer version in a couple of years. Till then, the Viper will be missed.

rg_chn · 8th April 2010, 23:32

A bit OT - but why is it a still an OHV?
BTW, what's an ACR?

aah78 · 8th April 2010, 23:47

The engine's still a push-rod because it's shared with the RAM pick-up! So they can save a bunch of money instead of developing something new.

It's like the Royal Enfield philsophy - why put in a V-twin, when the thumping single cylinder is still loved by all.

I LOVE the Viper! It's not a fine-handling Italian or German, but it's a car that can turn a smile into a big grin.

ACR is the American Club Racer version. It's a more hard-core version of an already hard-core car - designed mainly for track use but for what it's worth, it is street legal.
Stiffer suspension, wider wheels, huge wing, no electronic distractions (radio, A.C., etc.)...

Sudan_NFS · 9th April 2010, 22:17

I am going to miss this car very much ,though I have not driven this car in real but in most of the NFS games this was one of the car which made me to win.
Hope a new and better Viper comes out soon.

14000rpm · 6th November 2010, 19:55

maybe this is a fitting tribute to the viper..

the Viper at a Dodge Thrill Rides event.

YouTube - Dodge Thrill Rides, talladega Oct '10.wmv

YouTube - Dodge Thrill rides 2, Talladega, Oct '10.wmv

sachinj12 · 6th November 2010, 20:11

I hope the new Viper retains its old characteristics and does not go the Honda City way. The Viper will surely be missed, hope the replacement is quickly on way!

Xehaust · 6th November 2010, 20:31

One of my all time favorites. Its low, its wide & yes, its definitely wicked. Apt for the name it was given.
Has the same lunacy characteristics that some Lambos have & thats exactly what draws you to the Viper. They are extremely rare too, in fact, rarer than Lambos in todays world!

The video above is showing it to be true to its animal brethren. Slithering around inspite of the monster grip those huuuge tyres generate. Slimy green colour to boot!

Here is a fantastic feature every Viper fan should read. Has the original 94 Viper RT/10 & the recent 2009 Viper SRT10 - Viper Eats Viper

7th April 2010, 13:02	#1
sidindica Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 4,890 Thanked: 8,097 Times	Dodge Viper, 1992-2010: End of an era Dodge will send off the current viper by producing a limited run of uniquely designed 50 cars called the Viper final edition. It includes: 20 coupes 18 roadsters 12 ACRs. Power comes from 8,400 cc V10 OHV with 600 bhp and a 0-100 kmph time of less than 4 seconds. Pic shown below. Attached Thumbnails
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Unknownsatan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,338 Thanked: 1,537 Times View My Garage	Love that Coupe,especially in this color. SAd,that they stopping it.
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shamik.bose Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Kolkata Posts: 1,684 Thanked: 133 Times	It is indeed the end of an era. Hope they do something equally mad to replace it.
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dodge_v1per BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bhopal, India Posts: 88 Thanked: Once	Ohhh...It'll be missed by me. forever!!
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toiingg BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Calcutta Posts: 639 Thanked: 266 Times	A mad mad car with those side exhausts running under the doors !! The viper will surely be missed.
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GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,468 Thanked: 300,033 Times View My Garage	One of my all time favorite cars...it wasn't a supercar in the true sense of the word, yet the Dodge Viper had two unique characteristics : Power, Torque and Character. The Viper, along with the Ford Mustang, Chevy Corvette and Camaro, is (and will remain) an iconic car. Not as high on bang for the buck as the Corvette, but was still well-priced for what it offered. I've riden in a 2nd gen Viper...blue + silver stripes. I can tell you few cars match up to the sheer experience or the nasty acceleration. The sound of that 8.0 liter petrol alone can blow your mind away. I feel that the current gen is toned down, and doesn't have the evilness of the older cars. And for all those of you who think that Vipers cant handle, let me tell you there are some well-driven examples which have earned quite the reputation on the track. @ Sid : Don't bid farewell just yet. If rumour mills are anything to go by, an all new Viper is expected in 2 - 3 years. That's one of the reasons why the Viper brand was not sold off.
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8th April 2010, 14:55	#7
Jayabusa Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,448 Thanked: 69 Times	What's with this trend of that black roof? It makes the car look like a Corvette, just like it did to the 599!
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iceman7 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: BOM \| TLL Posts: 751 Thanked: 469 Times	Over and above everything else, the Viper will be synonymous to me for the Racing stripes that ran the length of the car. Hope the rumours are true and we get to see a newer version in a couple of years. Till then, the Viper will be missed.
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rg_chn BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: K.S.A Posts: 343 Thanked: 3 Times	A bit OT - but why is it a still an OHV? BTW, what's an ACR? Last edited by rg_chn : 8th April 2010 at 23:34.
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aah78 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NYC / BOM Posts: 4,660 Thanked: 3,253 Times View My Garage	The engine's still a push-rod because it's shared with the RAM pick-up! So they can save a bunch of money instead of developing something new. It's like the Royal Enfield philsophy - why put in a V-twin, when the thumping single cylinder is still loved by all. I LOVE the Viper! It's not a fine-handling Italian or German, but it's a car that can turn a smile into a big grin. ACR is the American Club Racer version. It's a more hard-core version of an already hard-core car - designed mainly for track use but for what it's worth, it is street legal. Stiffer suspension, wider wheels, huge wing, no electronic distractions (radio, A.C., etc.)... Last edited by aah78 : 8th April 2010 at 23:53. Reason: Adding stuff.
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Sudan_NFS BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: chennai Posts: 759 Thanked: 16 Times	I am going to miss this car very much ,though I have not driven this car in real but in most of the NFS games this was one of the car which made me to win. Hope a new and better Viper comes out soon.
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6th November 2010, 20:11	#13
sachinj12 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,187 Thanked: 168 Times	I hope the new Viper retains its old characteristics and does not go the Honda City way. The Viper will surely be missed, hope the replacement is quickly on way!
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Xehaust BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 846 Thanked: 81 Times View My Garage	Pure Automotive S Appeal! One of my all time favorites. Its low, its wide & yes, its definitely wicked. Apt for the name it was given. Has the same lunacy characteristics that some Lambos have & thats exactly what draws you to the Viper. They are extremely rare too, in fact, rarer than Lambos in todays world! The video above is showing it to be true to its animal brethren. Slithering around inspite of the monster grip those huuuge tyres generate. Slimy green colour to boot! Here is a fantastic feature every Viper fan should read. Has the original 94 Viper RT/10 & the recent 2009 Viper SRT10 - Viper Eats Viper Last edited by Xehaust : 6th November 2010 at 20:32.
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