Performance Review: Dodge Viper SRT/10 8.0L V10 - [1992]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Dodge Viper Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Dodge Viper SRT/10 8.0L V10 is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1992. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1993 Jaguar XJ 220 S 3.5 V6 Turbo and the 1992 Bugatti EB110 SuperSport.This particular Dodge Viper has a 7997cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 10 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V10's includes the 2019 Lamborghini Huracan EVO 5.2 V10

The Viper shares its Petrol V10 engine configuration with the likes of the 2019 Lamborghini Huracan EVO 5.2 V10 and the 2017 Lamborghini Huracan Performante 5.2 V10. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Viper's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1522 kgs (3355 lbs) this makes the Dodge Viper SRT/10 8.0L V10 in the same weight category as the 2022 Ferrari 296 GTS Assetto 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid or the give or take 50kg.

The Dodge Viper shares the same bhp with the 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera T 3.0 Turbo 992 (380 bhp)

In terms of power the 7997cc 20V V10 engine produces 400 bhp (298 kW) @ 4600 rpm similar to the 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera T 3.0 Turbo 992 (380 bhp) or the 2022 Lotus Emira First Edition 3.5 V6 Supercharged Auto (395 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V10 throws out 450 lb-ft (610.1 Nm) @ 3600 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 6.2 V8 Petrol Hybrid C8 (470 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (443 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Dodge Viper you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 1999 Ferrari 360 Modena F1 (287.7 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Dodge Viper.

The Dodge Viper has a Power to weight ratio of 262.8 bhp per ton and 295.6 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1992 Viper competing with the 1999 Ferrari 360 Modena F1 (287.7 bhp per ton) or the 2017 Vauxhall-Opel VXR8 GTS-R Automatic (287.7 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Dodge Viper generating around 295.6 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2006 Mercedes CLK DTM Cabriolet (320.6 lb-ft per ton) or the 2017 Lamborghini Huracan Performante 5.2 V10 (320.5 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 4.60 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 4.8 secs, this made the Dodge Viper SRT/10 8.0L V10 as fast as the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (4.60 secs) the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (4.60 secs) the 2021 BMW 2 Series M240i 3.0 Cabrio Turbo F23 (4.60 secs) the or the 2020 Audi A3 S3 Saloon (4.60 secs). This Dodge Viper SRT/10 8.0L V10 is also faster than the 2022 Mini Cooper Clubman John Cooper Works 2.0 Turbo ALL4 (4.70 secs) the 2020 BMW X4 M40d 3.0 Turbo (4.70 secs) the 2020 KIA Stinger GT 3.3 V6 Turbo AWD (4.70 secs) the and the 2020 KIA Stinger GT2 3.3 V6 Turbo (4.70 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Viper and the 2001 Pontiac Firebird Formula W96 Ram Air

When talking about the performance of the Dodge Viper on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.75 secs @ 107.3 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2001 Pontiac Firebird Formula W96 Ram Air (12.70 secs), the 2012 Land-Rover Range Rover Sport 5.0 V8 Supercharged (12.70 secs), and the 2015 Peugeot 308 GTi 1.6 Turbo 250 (12.70 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1992 version of the Dodge Viper SRT/10 8.0L V10 has a maximum speed of 168mph.

Top Speed of the 1992 Viper equals the 2020 Porsche Boxster GTS 4.0 PDK 982 (179 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1992 Dodge Viper SRT/10 8.0L V10 then how about the 2020 Porsche Boxster GTS 4.0 PDK 982 (179 mph), the 2017 Maserati Quattroporte S Q4 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo (179 mph), or the 2017 Maserati GranCabrio Sport 4.7 V8 (179 mph).

Related Links:

1992 Viper Rivals List.

A Brief History of Dodge

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