2009 Dodge Viper 2-door SRT-10 Coupe

The 2009 Dodge Viper remains primarily unchanged following a complete redesign in 2008. The flagship of the Dodge lineup continues to sport an 8.4-liter V10 engine producing an impressive 600 horsepower and moving this exotic sports car to 60 mph in less than four seconds. For 2009, the Viper features a revised center console as well as a modified steel frame and fuel tank filler. Four new exterior colors have been added: Anaconda Green Pearl Coat, Graphite Metallic Clear Coat, Diamond Black Pearl Coat and Viper Bright White Clear Coat. A new six-spoke forged aluminum wheel is also available.

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The Viper SRT10 is part of an elite group of exotic performance roadsters. The Viper remains a purist's dream, one of the last sports cars that's still yet to offer electronic stability or traction control. The Viper comes in coupe and convertible models. The vehicle's main competition is the Chevy Corvette and the Porsche 911.

Bold, brash and loud, the Viper's massive 8.3-liter, 510-hp V10 engine made it the fastest car we've tested. For 2008 Dodge bumped the engine to 8.4 liters and 600 hp. It booms during acceleration and letting off the gas makes the exhaust pop and rumble like a race car. Cornering limits are very high, with lots of grip but the car is wide and cumbersome on narrow roads. The harsh ride, noise, poor driving position and lack of creature comforts take their toll on the driver. Access is very tricky over the wide doorsills that house the scalding-hot exhaust pipes and the interior gets extremely warm, too.

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.

On the practical side, the coupe has about 14.7 cubic feet of cargo room (the roadster has 8.4 cubic feet). Impracticalities include a lack of upholders, no truck release in the cabin and no cruise control.

• 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:-

In 2008, the Viper's engine was upgraded to assuage consumers' thirst for more power; its output was bumped to 600 horsepower and 560 pounds-feet of torque.

The engine has variable exhaust-valve timing. The Viper SRT10 can reach 60 mph from a standstill in less than 4 seconds and complete the quarter-mile in the low 12-second range. Additionally, the vehicle can brake from 60-0 mph in less than 100 feet.

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 include:-

• Antilock braking system
• Smart key that immobilizes the engine in a theft attempt
• Security alarm

Comparison between Dodge Viper SRT-10 Coupe Vs Exotic Sports Cars:-

• Basic Results: (vs. exotic sports cars)
• Better than category average
• Retail Price (MSRP): $89,340 (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

COLOURS

• Viper gets blue
• Viper blue metallic clear coat
• Anaconda green pearl coat
• Graphite metallic clear coat
• Venom red metallic clear coat
• Viper red clear coat
• Viper very orange pearl coat
• Viper white clear coat

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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