2008 Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe Preview

A More Venomous Viper

The Viper's V10 engine now rips out 90 more horsepower.

After skipping model year 2007, Dodge has made its unruly Viper even more venomous for ’08. With a slight bump in displacement, to 8.4 liters, the addition of variable valve timing, and other engine revisions, the Viper’s V10 engine now rips out 90 more horsepower, for 600 hp and 560 pound-feet of torque. That’s good for zero-to-60 mph times of under four seconds, and thanks to improved, opposing-piston Brembo brakes, zero-to-100-to-zero times of less than 12 seconds.

Other improvements for the revised sports car include a new gearbox and clutch with smoother action, along with a revamped cooling system and a new speed-sensing limited-slip differential to help the rear wheels stay in check. The Viper also gets modest appearance changes that result in a more ‘bad-boy’ appearance, the most obvious being the hood, which now has a larger air-intake scoop and aggressive-looking louvers. Inside, there are more color choices and improved materials for the ’08, which will go on sale this spring.