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2013 SRT Viper: First 'Photo'

Ray Wert — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:01:00 EST

Here's the first teaser image of the newly de-Dodged 2013 SRT Viper — posted moments ago on the DriveSRT Facebook Page ahead of its expected debut sometime in the next couple of months. More »

2013 SRT Viper slithers free of Dodge name

Ray Wert — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 13:45:00 EST

Chrysler announced today that it'll officially reopen the Conner Avenue Assembly Plant in Detroit, MI in late 2012 to build the 2013 SRT Viper. The real news, however, is that when it slithers out of its old skin it'll also shed the Dodge moniker with it. More »

It's a Chrysler 800-hp V10 in a box, baby!

Justin Berkowitz — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 12:30:00 EDT

Yep, it's a ten-banger in a box. The Viper may be dead for the time being, but Chrysler will still build you a V10 by hand, intended for use in drag racing. The 8.4-liter monster makes 800 hp and 695 lb-ft. No pricing info has yet been released. More »

The new Dodge Viper will not debut next month

Matt Hardigree — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 10:30:00 EDT

Mania over the new 2013 Dodge Viper has given way to pure insanity, with outlets reporting that the next generation super Mopar's going to appear at a regional press event in Florida next month. Yeah, we don't think that's happening — and you should believe us, because at least two of us here are crazy enough to think even Sports Night's coming back one day. So we'll believe anything if there's a shred of hope it'll happen. More »

New Dodge Viper SRT10 adds horsepower and... wheels?

Matt Hardigree — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 15:00:00 EDT

This photo from Chrysler's official SRT Facebook page purports be the in-house tuner's latest project car: all Viper SRT10 business up front with a camper out back. It looks like the Camaro's got some mulletgasmic competition. More »

Watch a skinless Dodge Viper make epic donuts

Matt Hardigree — Tue, 17 May 2011 13:30:00 EDT

Posting the story yesterday on the Viper-powered Saab wagon unearthed this great video of the monster's Viper body completely naked doing tire-smoking donuts. Epic. More »

How a Swede built a Viper-powered Saab wagon

Mike Spinelli — Mon, 16 May 2011 13:30:00 EDT

Is there anything a Dodge Viper V10 engine can't be wedged into? If so, would someone please tell this guy from Sweden, who installed a 10-pot snakelump into a Saab 9-3 Combi. Sweden should just change its national motto to "Yes." More »

Listen to the Zagato TZ3 Stradale rumble

Justin Hyde — Mon, 02 May 2011 10:30:00 EDT

This video of the Zagato TZ3 Stradale — the Viper-based Alfa Romeo tribute that will have a production run of nine vehicles — just goes to prove that wolf whistling at your computer sends the wrong message at the coffee shop. More »

This is not the 2013 Dodge Viper

Ray Wert — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 10:45:00 EDT

Although still at least a year away from launch, Chrysler's published this first official "spy photo" of a development mule for the next generation 2013 Dodge Viper as it goes testing in the snow. Except it's really not the 2013 Dodge Viper. So what is it? More »

Once Bitten, Twice Shy

Matt Hardigree — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 14:00:00 EST

The original Viper, in GTS Coupe form, is still one of the most beautiful American cars ever built. The Dodge Viper GTS Hennessey Venom takes that beauty and turns it up a notch to "11." It'll also kill you if you're not careful. (via Photo Finish) More »

Angelina Jolie's Rockford Turn In A Viper

Mike Spinelli — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 15:30:00 EST

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If you've never seen Wanted with Angelina Jolie, and have never heard of a "Rockford," get schooled by this Viper-rific promo for Canada's Action network. It was cut by our own commenter Saltwater. ACTION! More »

2013 Dodge Viper Inspired By "Naked Woman On The Beach"

Ray Wert — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 12:00:00 EST

Ralph Gillies, Chrysler's top designer, told Bloomberg this week the next Viper will be inspired by "a naked woman on the beach" and will be "drop-dead beautiful." Fine — just as long as she's still engaging in that burn-your-legs-getting-out-of-bed fetish. More »

The 2013 Dodge Viper Will Not Be A Re-Badged Alfa Romeo

Ray Wert — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 11:45:00 EST

The 2013 Dodge Viper will not be a re-badged Alfa Romeo. That is all. [Detroit News] More »

The Most Beautiful Burnout Ever

Ray Wert — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 09:00:00 EST

This mean-and-snakeskin green Dodge Viper shows us exactly why burnouts can be beautiful. Or maybe it's just that burnouts are beautiful when they're set to Wagner's Ritt der Walküren — or as we know it, Ride of the Valkyries. More »

My, What Big Nostrils You Have, Mr. Viper

Ray Wert — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 16:30:00 EDT

The better to suck air into my ginormous twin turbo engine through my double K&N cone air filters, my dear. More shots of my honkin' huge nasal cavity below. More »

Dodge Viper Speedster, Canine Passenger Separated From Owners At SEMA

Justin Hyde — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 16:30:00 EDT

Attention SEMA goers: If you've misplaced an adorable puppy and a Dodge Viper converted to a roadster with chrome body work and some kind of metal tonneau funkiness, please come to lost and found, located near LugNut Luigi's Frozen Yogurt. More »

Chrysler Teases Viper-Engined 300C SRT10

Justin Hyde — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 08:30:00 EDT

Chrysler decided to shoot 30 seconds of video showing a 300C sedan — sporting Utah dealer plates — supposedly imbibed with the 600-hp Viper V10 and an "SRT10" badge. So, you're just going to leave that there, then? [RedLetterDodge] More »

New Dodge Viper Logo Was Once... A... Man...

Ray Wert — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 09:00:00 EDT

Select members of the Viper Club of America were able to catch a glimpse of what's likely the logo of the upcoming fifth-generation Dodge Viper at the 11th Annual Viper Club of America's Owners Invitational. Looks familiar somehow. Hmm... More »

Dodge Challenger Drag Racer Gets A Viper V10

Wes Siler — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 13:00:00 EDT

For the gentleman drag racer: the 600 HP, 8.4-liter V10 from the Dodge Viper has been shoehorned into the surprisingly capacious engine bay of the 2011 Dodge Challenger Drag Pak. A snip at $85,512. More »

Next Dodge Viper A Reskinned Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione?

Ray Wert — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 08:45:00 EDT

Will the new 2012 Dodge Viper be a reskinned Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione? [AutoWeek] More »

2012 Dodge Viper Concept, Jeep Pickup Shown To Dealers

Matt Hardigree — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 15:30:00 EDT

The Wall Street Journal got an exclusive out of yesterday's mostly snooze-inducing reveal of new Chrysler products: the much-talked about 2012 Dodge Viper was shown to dealers and it's sleeker and more luxurious than the last Viper. More »

Dodge Viper Production Ends, Final Example Suitably Obnoxious

Sam Smith — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 17:15:00 EDT

The Dodge Viper's 18-year production run has come to an end, and this orange-striped behemoth is the final car. (The interior alone gives palpitations.) Farewell, crazy snake — we won't see your like again. [DragTimes] More »

Home-Built Dodge Viper Motorcycle = Impossible Win

Sam Smith — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 13:30:00 EDT

This motorcycle is powered by a 500-plus-hp V10 from a Dodge Viper. It is not a Dodge Tomahawk. Some crazy British guy built this sucker, and the loony bastard actually rides it. Awesome. More »

Deadly Tornado Claims Dodge Viper, SRT10 Ram

Matt Hardigree — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 13:30:00 EDT

The devastating tornado that killed seven in Ohio this weekend also mangled this Dodge Viper and what appears to be an SRT10 Dodge Ram. The exposed red valve covers are hard to look at. (Hat tip to John M. Winters) More »

Now, You Too Can Own A Maybach Exelero

Wes Siler — Fri, 28 May 2010 12:00:00 EDT

Remember the Maybach Exelero? The one-off, 700 HP, $8 million master car was built by Maybach for Fulda Tires back in 2005. Now, they're being made for the general public for just $670,000. But, there's a catch. More »

14 Spectacular Supercar Crashes They Walked Away From

Matt Hardigree — Mon, 17 May 2010 12:00:00 EDT

The modern high-performance car is an amazing beast, a fast, comfortable way to cover great distances at high speed. Most of them are also remarkably safe — these accidents, courtesy of Wrecked Exotics, left their drivers all but unharmed. More »

Top Gear USA Pits Viper Against Cobra... Attack Helicopter!

Matt Hardigree — Wed, 05 May 2010 09:00:00 EDT

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We first caught Top Gear USA shooting Hyundais in California. Now they've been spotted in Georgia filming a Dodge Viper trying to outrun a Cobra... attack helicopter. Maybe there's hope for Top Gear USA after all. Photos and video below. More »

Get a Hennessey Kick in the Asp for $39,900

graverobber — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 08:00:00 EDT

One bite of an asp did in Cleopatra. Similarly, a turn behind the wheel of today's Nice Price or Crack Pipe Viper may be enough for you to be bitten by its power, but will its price do it in? More »

Total Wuss Uses Viper To Tow Viper-Powered Motorcycle

Wes Siler — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 15:00:00 EDT

If this guy was actually the complete masochist he wants us to think he is, he'd be using the 8.0-liter V10-powered motorcycle to tow the Dodge Viper. [Thanks PCBootleger!] More »

Auto Forum Troll Of The Week: "So This Idiot Got Schooled Today"

Ben Wojdyla — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 13:00:00 EDT

New Viper owner and Viperclub.com forum member "Lanceromance" thought he'd do a little bragging after besting a Corvette in a street race. One problem: it was a lie, the owner's husband does own a Viper and called him out. More »

Hybrids We Approve Of

Matt Hardigree — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 14:00:00 EDT

It's rare we endorse anything hybrid related, but this t-shirt highlights mashups we can get behind. The shirt's only available for a couple more hours — so buy it now. (Hat tip to everyone who tipped us!) [TeeFury] More »

The Saddest Display In Chicago

Ben Wojdyla — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:00:00 EST

Normally, when a car company puts a trophy case on the show floor it serves to display their product's latest accolades and accomplishments. This Viper trophy case is half-full of awards from the late 90's. Chrysler: the Cubs of automakers. More »

VIDEO: Viper Races Into A Tire Wall

Ben Wojdyla — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:30:00 EST

This is almost too painful to watch. A driver taking laps in a Dodge Viper apparently lost his brakes and attempted a corner way above entry speed. He didn't make it and tire walls are surprisingly hard. Ouch. [via InsideLine] More »

We Think There's A Dodge Viper For Sale Here Somewhere...

Ben Wojdyla — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:00:00 EST

"I'm told there is a Dodge Viper for sale in this Craigslist ad, but damned if I could find it..." — drunkcanuck More »

2010 Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR-X: Something

Wes Siler — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:45:00 EST

Chrysler may not have much for the Detroit Auto Show, but it does have the non-street-legal 2010 Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR-X and that's a something, proving somewhere (probably in the basement), someone at Chrysler still has a pulse. More »

REPORT: Devon GTX Gets Axe Along With Viper

Wes Siler — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:15:00 EST

According to Automobile, the Devon GTX has gone the same way as the Dodge Viper its based on. Such a shame, especially considering the 650 HP, carbon-bodied supercar set lap records at both Laguna Seca and Willow Springs. [Automobile] More »

Dodge Viper ACR-X: $110,000 Turn-Key Racer

Matt Hardigree — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 11:00:00 EST

Dodge's parade of Viper special editions continues with the not-at-all-street-legal, track-ready 2010 Dodge Viper ACR-X — the 640 HP "value" race-prepped Viper. More »

Dodge Sends Off Viper With Two Limited-Edition Models, More On Way

Sam Smith — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:00:00 EST

Dodge unveiled two limited-production Viper ACRs at L.A.. One is designed to commemorate the car's recent record-breaking lap of Laguna Seca; the other is just there to remind you that the Viper has a bigger pants bulge than you do. More »

2010 Dodge Viper ACR Debuts At Laguna Seca, Sets Lap Record

Ben Wojdyla — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:30:00 EST

According track-side sources, the 2010 Dodge Viper ACR has set a new unofficial lap record at Laguna Seca of 1:33.944 as the final year production cars make their debut. At least they're going out with a bang. More »

Upside Down, The Viper Logo Looks Like Daffy Duck

Ben Wojdyla — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:00:00 EST

Perhaps the hidden reason the Dodge Viper is being killed is because the tail logo on the latest redesign looks like a duck when turned upside down, and we all know about the Italian's irrational hatred of ducks. [Reddit] More »