2008 Dodge Viper 2-door SRT-10 Convertible

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The Viper is Dodge’s flagship All-American, hand-built exotic sports car. With a traditional front-engine rear-wheel-drive design, the Viper has a four-wheel independent suspension with large wheels and tires and massive brakes. Offered as either a roadster or a coupe, the Viper was updated for 2008 but retains signature Viper design cues such as the crosshair grille, deep side scallops, swept-back fenders and a low hood line. A new 600-horsepower 8.4-liter engine was developed to meet emission regulations but the Viper is also capable of a top speed of 200 mph.

The 2008 Dodge Viper SRT10 is a real handful — rain or shine. With 600 horsepower and 560 lb-ft of torque on tap from the 8.4-liter V10, it takes a light touch with the right foot to not spin the tires at every stoplight. Ironically the new engine was developed to meet EPA emission regulations but the end result is more horsepower, a smoother idle and a quieter, cooler exhaust that makes the Viper easier to live with day-to-day. As much of a handful as the Viper is on the street, it’s a total blast on the track. At tire-warming temperatures the Viper feels like a 600-horsepower Mata if treated with the proper level of respect. Careful throttle inputs are still required, but the brakes are awesome, the steering is direct and the throttle can be used to steer the car.

Braking

Stopping power is another key attribute of the Dodge Viper SRT10 formula, with 14-inch brake rotors gripped by Rambo 44/40 dual opposing piston calipers in the front and Rambo 42/38 dual opposing calipers in the rear. An anti-lock braking system (ABS) prevents lockup during hard braking. This system results in a benchmark braking performance of 60-to-0 mph in less than 100 feet.

Power Train

The 2008 Dodge Viper SRT10 V-10's two-piece intake manifold combines cast aluminum lower with smooth runners for better air flow, bolted to a die-cast aluminum upper plenum. A revised air-cleaner box with a low-restriction filter sends air through a dual electronic throttle control into the intake module.

Handling

The ride and handling of the 2008 Dodge Viper SRT10 is defined by a race-bred, fully independent, four-wheel suspension featuring lightweight, high-performance aluminum control arms and knuckles, damped by lightweight coil-over shock absorbers.

Exterior Styling

The 2008 Dodge Viper SRT-10 features a dramatic new hood with a larger, more efficient hood scoop for air induction and larger, functional hood louvers to facilitate a greater cooling effect for the more powerful 8.4-liter, 600-horsepower V-10 engine underneath.

Eight exterior colors will be introduced throughout the model year – five of which are all-new including Venom Red, Snakeskin Green, Viper Violet, Viper Orange and Bright Blue. Racing stripes continue to be an option with six dual painted stripe colors available: white, black, silver, graphite, blue and red.

Interior

The 2008 Dodge Viper SRT10 Roadster and Coupe cockpit retains its characteristic red push-button starter and performance-oriented, highly functional instrument panel with center-mounted tachometer and 220-mph speedometer.

Five interior colors will be available in 2008: black, and four new color combinations in black/red, black/blue, black/slate or black/natural tan. A choice of bezel finishes on the center instrument panel and console adds to the increased level of customization.

safety and security

The following safety and security technologies are featured on the 2008 Dodge Viper SRT10:-

• Adjustable Pedals: Allow brake and accelerator pedals to move toward or away from the driver to help driver achieve a safe and comfortable seating position for improved control
• Advanced Multistage Front Air Bags with Occupant Classification System (OCS): Inflates with a force appropriate to the severity of the impact. The OCS measures the conditions for activation or deactivation of the passenger side front air bag based upon the weight of the occupant
• Anti-lock Brake System (ABS): Senses and prevents wheel lockup, offering improved steering control under extreme braking or slippery conditions
• Belt Alert: Periodically activates a chime and illuminates an icon in the instrument cluster to remind the driver and front passenger to buckle up if a vehicle is driven without the driver being properly belted
• Center High-mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL): The shelf-mounted center high mounted stop lamp uses light emitting diodes (Leeds) for longer life
• Constant Force Retractors (CFR): Distribute force or load exerted on a seat belt, and then gradually release the seat belt webbing in a controlled manner
• Crumple Zones: Designed to compress during an accident to absorb energy, decreasing transfer of that energy to the occupants
• Energy-absorbing Steering Column: The manual-adjust steering column uses two hydro formed coaxial tubes that can move relative to each other to allow the column to move forward for enhanced energy absorption during a crash. The power-adjust steering column employs a calibrated bending element that deforms during column stroke for optimal energy management
• Interior Head-impact Protection: Interior pillars above the beltline and instrument panel – including areas around windshield and rear window headers, roof and side rail structures, and shoulder-belt turning loops – specifically designed to limit head-impact force
• Knee Bolsters: The lower instrument panel and the glove-box door are designed to properly position the occupant, enabling the air bags to work effectively
• Remote Keyless Entry (RKE): System enhances personal security by locking and unlocking doors and turning on interior lamps. The system also arms and disarms the Vehicle Theft Security Alarm
• Three-point Seat Belts with Pretension: Three-point lap and shoulder belt retractors incorporate a pretension feature to enhance occupant protection in an impact by managing occupant energy
• Tire-pressure Monitoring (TPM): Pressure-sensor modules within the valve stems of all four wheels send continuous radio-frequency signals to a receiver, and the system informs occupants when the pressure is too low

Colors

Exterior

• Venom Red
• Snakeskin Green
• Viper Violet
• Viper Orange
• Bright Blue
• Racing stripes
• White
• Black
• Silver
• Graphite
• Blue
• Red

Specification:-

Standard Engine

• Engine: 8.4 L V10
• Cc: 8,380
• Fuel type: premium unleaded

Power   

• Maximum power kW: 447
• Maximum power hp/PS: 600
• Rpm for maximum power: 6,100
• Maximum torque Nm: 760
• Maximum torque lb ft: 560
• Rpm for maximum torque: 5,000

Standard Transmission

• Transmission type: manual
• Number of speeds: 6
• Sports or close ratio: No
• Manual mode (auto only): No

Fuel Economy

• Urban (L/100km): 16.8
• Country/highway (L/100km): 9.2
• Combined (L/100km): 13.4
• Urban (mpg): 14
• Country/highway (mpg): 26
• Combined (mpg): 18

Performance

• Maximum speed (km/h): No Data
• Maximum speed (mph): No Data
• Acceleration 0-100 km/h: No Data
• Acceleration 0-60 mph: No Data

Comfort & Convenience

• Power windows: Standard
• Power locks: Standard
• Cruise control: Not Available
• Sunroof: Not Available
• Navigational systems: Optional
• Telemetric: Not Available
• Trip computer: Not Available
• Height adjustable pedals: Standard
• Tachometer: Standard
• Air conditioning: Standard
• Climate control: Not Available
• Rear control for climate control: No Data
• Seating capacity: 2

Entertainment

• Includes radio: Standard
• Includes cassette: Not Available
• Includes single CD: Standard
• CD changer: No Data
• CD changer capacity: No Data
• CD player reads MP3: Standard
• MP3 player: Not Available
• DVD: Not Available
• Video player: No Data

Safety Features

• Electronic traction control: Not Available
• Stability control: Not Available
• Collision warning system: Not Available
• First aid kit: No Data
• Low tire pressure indicator: Standard

Airbags   

• Driver: Standard
• Passenger: Standard
• Occupant sensors: Not Available
• Side airbag: Not Available

Brakes & Traction   

• ABS: Standard
• Electronic brake distribution: Not Available
• Brake assists system: Not Available

Warranties
Warranty: Whole Vehicle   

• Duration (months): 36
• Distance (km): 60,000
• Distance (miles): 37,300

Warranty: Power train   

• Duration (months): 36
• Distance (km): 60,000
• Distance (miles): 37,300

Warranty: Anti-Corrosion   

• Duration (months): 36
• Distance (km): Unlimited
• Distance (miles): Unlimited

Warranty: Paint   

• Duration (months): No Data
• Distance (km): No Data
• Distance (miles): No Data

Warranty: Full Service   

• Duration (months): No Data
• Distance (km): No Data
• Distance (miles): No Data

Warranty: Roadside Assistance   

• Duration (months): 36
• Distance (km): 60,000
• Distance (miles): 37,300
  
  

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