Although it isn't absolutely necessary to drive a Viper at high speed to enjoy it, a few of the car's systems aren't on their best behavior during slower, around-town cruising.
The brakes, for example, seem to be actuated not by how far the pedal is pushed, but by how much pressure the driver can exert. As a result, you should practice before you really need to use them. Also, the stiff clutch isn't much fun in city traffic.
By contrast, the V10 engine will operate at low speeds forever, but it also has enough torque to zoom away from the crowd in an instant. At freeway speeds, our model turned over at a lazy 1200 rpm.
Ride quality is another matter entirely. The Viper has no problem with smooth pavement, but bad surfaces are definitely to be avoided. As a rule, stiff springing and potholes just do not mix. Next Page