If you're a petrolhead, then there's no chance you didn't want a Dodge Viper at some point in your life. Dodge's Halo cover is one of the prettiest, most striking vehicles the company has ever made.

Over the years of its storied life, the Viper has earned itself quite a reputation. There's no such thing as evil cars, but that's the vibe you get inside this monster. It's a no-nonsense driving machine, built for the enthusiast. When you get into a Viper, you have to earn its respect.

Even in the hands of the most skillful drivers, they must be on their toes. Most modern cars are straightforward to drive, and it's a good thing. Over its years, the Viper has become much more comfortable to drive. That doesn't mean it has lost any bit of its signature character! If you're a fan of the Viper, then we have a treat for you.

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15 Red & Black

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According to legend, Bob Lutz, who was president of Chrysler during the late 80s, was a fan of the Ford Cobra. His own company made nothing that could match up to the Cobra. Until he decided to change that by conceptualizing the Viper. His goal was to beat the Cobra, and he did that by using the V10 engine.

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14 SRT

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The SRT in the name of the car isn't just there for show. It's there to indicate that a dedicated team made the vehicle of Dodge engineers. SRT stands for Street and Racing Technology. Their main goal is to craft vehicles that offer very high performance. While they have other cars under the wing, the Viper was the original!

13 Underneath the Hood

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Underneath the hood, you'll find the heart of what makes the Viper so unique. It's their monstrous V10 engine. The 2017 model of the car, contains an 8.4-liter SFI engine. The vehicle can generate a massive 645 horsepower and 600 lb-ft of torque. When it comes to naturally aspirated, there's none as powerful as the Vipers!

12 Powerful

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All this power, in a light rear-wheel-drive car, sounds like every driver's dream. When you get behind the wheel of this Viper, you'll realize all your desires. The car is everything you would expect and more. So much power in such a light body makes the car quite tricky to handle at certain times. Be on top of your game!

11 Speed

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A result of this lightweight and massive power is speed. Viper is a very fast car. In terms of exact numbers, you'll go from 0-60 mph in a breathtaking 3.6 seconds. Additionally, it'll cover a quarter-mile in 11.8 seconds. It'll compete with most modern supercars in terms of acceleration and speed!

10 Brute

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It's not just a brute of the straights, though. Make no mistake; the Viper isn't your conventional American muscle car. Under the right hands, it absolutely tears through corners. The car truly comes alive on the track, where all 645 of its horsepower can shine. It'll set fire to any circuit!

9 Super Light Car

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It achieves this lap mastery due to a combination of things. Firstly, the combination of rear-wheel drive and a massive engine in the front lower the center of gravity. Second, the car is super light, and lastly, Dodge's performance-grade suspension keeps everything in check. Bear in mind; it's still not an easy car to drive.

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8 Fun Drive

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You may think the hood is just an aesthetic addition to the car. However, it does a lot more than make the car look powerful. The hood of the Viper is built from a single piece of carbon fiber. It is filled with air extractors, that help keep the massive engine cool and maximize the airflow!

7 Delight Around Corners

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The newer Dodge Vipers do much better than, the older ones when going around corners. Due to modern features such as traction control and electronic stability, the car stays in the realms of complete control. However, even with all the settings off the Viper has a beautiful balance. Under the hands of the right driver, it glides!

6 Just A Looker This

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Furthermore, the 5th and latest generation of the Viper is a significant upgrade in terms of engineering. Instead of using traditional materials such as plastic and fiberglass, the engineers at Dodge went mental. There's so much carbon fiber on the body; it makes the car exceptionally light.

5 Spacious

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The interior of the car will definitely surprise you. For such a low hanging vehicle, there's a surprising amount of room inside. By sportscar standards, there's nothing in the market aside from the Skyline that can compete for space. Dodge claims that any driver between 6-7 feet will fit in easily.

4 Upgrades

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Interestingly enough, the base grade viper isn't as comfortable on the streets as the more performance geared ones. The higher grades have adjustable dampers, which alter the ride of the car. When you're on regular roads, you can soften the damper. While on the track, you can tighten to give you the response you need!

3 Lousy Gas Though

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If you're ready to buy a V10, then you should also be prepared to pump a very hefty gas bill. While it has gotten better over the year, it still runs through a hefty 12,19,14. It's sort of a given, but the actual numbers are still astounding. It's a gas guzzler, but it's definitely worth the money!

2 Ferocious Sound

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The sound of the car is just something that you have to experience. It's one of the loudest cars in the market, and Dodge is incredibly proud. When you rev the car it makes a hellish sound. While driving, you feel the engine hum and vibrate. Every second you'll be aware of how much power you have!

1 2020 Hopes

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The last Dodge Viper came out in 2017 after production was halted indefinitely. However, there is some hope for a 2020 model to see the light of day. Keeping in mind with newer regulations, it won't have the same V-10. However, we hope they find a way to keep the spirit of the Viper in-tact!

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