Dodge Viper
The Dodge Viper is a two-seat sports car that began production in 1992. It is powered by a 10-cylinder petrol engine with a displacement of 8,125 cm³ and has a kerb weight of 1,494 kg. The vehicle measures 4,460 mm in length. Safety records show three recalls registered in EU Safety Gate and one in the NHTSA database in the United States.
| Manufacturer | Stellantis North America |
|---|---|
| Production | From 1992 |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Kerb weight | 1,494 kg |
| Displacement | 8,125 cc |
| Cylinders | 10 |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Fuel economy (comb.) | 16.4 l/100 km |
| Class | Two-seater |
| Length | 4,460 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,940 mm |
| Height | 1,250 mm |
| Seats | 2 |
| Doors | 2 |
Engine variants
Different engine versions of the Dodge Viper (from registration data). 2 variants.
| Engine | Fuel | Transmission | Top speed | Economy | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.0 l · 10-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 16.3 l/100 km | 1992–1996 |
| 8.4 l · 10-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 16.8 l/100 km | 2017 |
Source: EPA (US). Fuel economy converted to l/100 km.
Generations
Other Dodge models
Common problems & reliability
In the UK, 93% of Dodge Vipers pass their MOT test first time, based on 30 inspections.
Based on real owner complaints and inspection data — not an editorial rating. Sources: DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).
Recalls & safety
3 recalls recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) and 1 in the US-market NHTSA database for the Dodge Viper. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
Incorrect distance between the seat rail position sensors can result in incorrect speed of inflation of the airbags.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2015-07-24
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2020-04-10
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
The switch for the exterior door handles may short-circuit. This short circuit may cause the doors' latch to open, resulting in the doors opening accidentally while the vehicle is in motion.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2015-09-18
- EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.US · NHTSAModel year 2015
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500, 2015 Chrysler 200, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger, 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Cherokee, and Dodge Durango, and 2013-2015 Dodge Viper vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with radios that have software vulnerabilities that can allow third-party access to certain networked vehicle control systems.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify and mail affected owners a USB drive that includes a software update that eliminates the vulnerability, free of charge. Optionally, owners may download the update to their own USB drive from http://www.driveuconnect.com/software-update/ or take their vehicle to a Chrysler dealer for immediate installation. In an effort to mitigate the effects of this security vulnerability, Chrysler has had the wireless service provider close the open cellular connection to the vehicle that provided unauthorized access to the vehicle network. This measure may not have been implemented on all vehicles and does not address access by other means that will be remedied by the software update. The recall began on August 25, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R40.
NHTSA campaign 15V461000 · reported 23/07/2015
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Dodge recalls.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the dimensions of the Dodge Viper?
- The Dodge Viper is 4,460 mm long, 1,940 mm wide and 1,250 mm tall.
- How much does the Dodge Viper weigh?
- The Dodge Viper has a kerb weight of about 1,494 kg.
- How many seats does the Dodge Viper have?
- The Dodge Viper has 2 seats.