2009 Dodge Viper 2-door SRT-10 Convertible
The 2009 Viper is a 2-door, 2-passenger sports car, or convertible sports car, available in two trims, the SRT-10 Convertible and the SRT-10 Coupe. Upon introduction, both trims are equipped with a standard 8.4-liter, V10, 600-horsepower engine that achieves 12-mpg in the city and 22-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard. The 2009 Viper is a carryover from 2008.
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The 2009 Dodge Viper adds some new track-ready options to its roster. This high-performance two-seat sports car comes as a hardtop coupe or as the Roadster convertible with a manual-folding fabric top and heated glass rear window. Both are designated SRT10. Vipers have a 600-hp 8.4-liter V10 engine. A 6-speed manual is the sole transmission. ABS is standard. Side airbags, traction control and an antiskid system are unavailable. Wheels are 18 inches in front, 19 inches in the back. Standard features include leather-and-faux-suede upholstery, power-adjustable pedals and xenon headlights. A navigation system that includes satellite radio is also available. New for 2009 a Viper coupe is the ACR package, which includes aerodynamic improvements, performance suspension and other racetrack-ready hardware.
Exterior:-
The Viper SRT10's hood features gill-like vents on either side of the central scoop. Forged aluminum wheels in three styles are offered; they measure 18 inches in front and 19 inches in back. The Viper's body is 175.6 inches long and 75.2 inches wide, making it about equal in length to its competition but noticeably wider.
- Hood with functional air intake and extractors
- Standard remote keyless entry
- Standard five-spoke polished forged-aluminum wheels
- Available six-spoke polished forged-aluminum wheels
- Available polished forged-aluminum wheels with five U-shaped spokes
- Optional American Club Racer edition improves aerodynamics
- Four new colors are available, including Anaconda Green Pearl and Viper Bright White.
Interior:-
The two-person cabin carries over mostly unchanged. The aggressively bolstered bucket seats are covered in leather with suede inserts, and the instrument panel is dominated by a large white-faced tachometer. For 2009 there is a revised center console bezel housing a pair of recessed window switches.
- Standard air conditioning and power locks, windows and mirrors
- Standard leather-wrapped steering wheel, shift knob and parking brake
- Standard black suede/leather seats
- Standard 310-watt seven-speaker AM/FM stereo with CD player and MP3 capability
Under the Hood:-
For 2009, a new street-legal track package called American Club Racer helps reduce the weight of the stock SRT10 and provides race-ready hardware. It improves aerodynamics and adds a racing suspension.
- 600-hp, 8.4-liter V-10 with 560 pounds-feet of torque (91 octane required)
- Six-speed manual transmission
- Fully independent front and rear suspension with dual stabilizer bars
- All-disc brakes
- ACR package uses carbon fiber elements to reduce body weight and adds a carbon fiber wing that Dodge says produces 1,000 pounds of down force at 150 mph.
Standard Safety Features:-
- Antilock braking system
- Smart key that immobilizes the engine in a theft attempt
- Security alarm
Comparison between Dodge Viper SRT-10 Convertible Vs Exotic Sports cars:-
- Basic Results: (vs. exotic sports cars)
- Better than category average
- Retail Price (MSRP): $88,590 (average: $216,510)
- Better than category average
- Horsepower: 600 hp. (average: 541.74 hp.)
- Better than category average
- Power to Weight Ratio: 5 lb/hp (average: 6.11 lb/hp)
- Standout Results: (vs. exotic sports cars)
- Better than category average
- Torque: 560 lb-ft (average: 423.89 lb-ft)
- Better than category average
- Fuel Economy (Highway): 22 mpg. (Average: 17.38 mpg.)
- Worse than category average
- Fuel Capacity: 16 gallons (average: 23.64 gallons)
- Worse than category average
- Max. Driving Range: 352 miles (average: 401.75 miles)
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
Available Body Colors
- Viper White Clear coat/Black Soft Top
- Viper Very Orange Pearl coat/Black Soft Top
- Viper Snakeskin Green PC
- Viper Red Clear coat/Black Soft Top
- Viper GTS Blue
- Viper Blue Metallic Clear coat/Black Soft Top
- Venom Red Metallic CC/Black Soft Top
- Graphite Metallic Clear coat/Black Soft Top
- Diamond Black Pearl coat/Black Soft Top
- Anaconda Green Pearl coat/Black Soft Top
Available Interior Colors
- Black/Red
- Black/Natural Tan
- Black/Med Slate Gray
- Black/Blue
- Black
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 (mints): 36
- Distance (km): 60,000
- Distance (miles): 37,300
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