New 2008 Dodge Viper - Price, Photos, Reviews & Features

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As 500 horsepower becomes passé in the pantheon of exotic sports cars, Dodge has upped the ante considerably with the new 2008 Dodge Viper SRT10, which now produces a pulverizing 600 horsepower and 560 lb.-ft. of torque from its larger 8.4 liter Viper V10 engine with variable valve timing (VVT) and new Cam-in-Cam® technology. It all adds up to a nearly 20-percent increase in power over last year’s model. Needless to say, the only proper configuration is the standard rear-wheel drive setup with a Tremec T56 six-speed manual transmission featuring a viscous limited-slip differential.

Available as a two-seat coupe or open-air roadster, the Viper SRT10 handles with a vengeance. With incredible control, feedback, and over 1.05 g of lateral cornering force, the car has a fully independent suspension with aluminum control arms, front and rear stabilizer bars, and wide Michelin® Pilot® Sport PS2™ tires riding on 18-inch front wheels and massive 19-inch rear wheels.

Of course, you’d expect show-stopping brakes as well, and the Viper doesn’t disappoint. Red Brembo® four-piston aluminum calipers are mated to huge 355mm vented disc brakes with four-wheel antilock control and brake assist. Expect world class stopping distances from this track-ready setup.

As a singularly-minded representation of the modern American muscle car, the exterior styling is as amazing as the performance. The track-tuned coupe has a double-bubble hardtop roof, while the classic roadster has a removable convertible clamshell roof. Both models have side-exit exhaust pipes that let the V10 engine sing, while a new hood features a larger functional air intake with six vents.

Drivers are treated to comfort and style, with four newly available two-tone interior color combinations, race-inspired deeply sculpted bucket seats, and leather-trimmed fabric with Preferred Suede® inserts.

With the 2008 Dodge Viper SRT10 pushing horsepower and handling limits into the stratosphere, it will surely generate interesting responses from major competitors like the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 and Ford’s Shelby GT500 Mustang.