True driving enthusiasts can appreciate the bare-bones, all-muscle formula that has been applied to the Dodge Viper. The once Spartan interiors of the first Vipers have evolved into a more sophisticated snake.
Options such as navigation and standards such as air conditioning and 7-speaker AM/FM/CD player were once not part of the Viper's interior assortment. The newly designed hood provides form and function, as the vents circulate fresh air around the packed engine bay.
This Snake's bite comes from a goliath 8.4 liter V-10, cranking 600 horsepower and 560 pound feet of torque to the rear wheels through the mandatory 6-speed manual transmission.
Fuel consumption is not what one would expect in a 10-cylinder supercar, at 13 miles per gallon city, 22 highway.
Base MSRP for the 2008 Dodge Viper is $84,880. With full options, the price can near $100,000. Those who enjoy stretching the Viper's performance limits can rest easy as the Viper is backed by Dodge's 10-year, 100,000-mile power train warranty.
Those seeking an American-built supercar, with head turning looks and blinding power would be remiss if they didn't check out the 2008 Dodge Viper.