Performance Review: Dodge Viper GTS 8.4 V10 - [2017]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Dodge Viper Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Dodge Viper GTS 8.4 V10 is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2017. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2018 Bugatti Chiron Sport 8.0L W16 Quad Turbo and the 2018 Bugatti Divo 8.0L W16 64 Valve Turbo.This particular Dodge Viper has a 8382cc 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 1549 kgs (3414 lbs) this makes the Dodge Viper GTS 8.4 V10 in the same weight category as the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 5.5 V8 C8 or the give or take 50kg.

The Dodge Viper shares the same bhp with the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 5.5 V8 C8 (670 bhp)

In terms of power the 8382cc 20V V10 engine produces 645 bhp (480 kW) @ 6200 rpm similar to the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 5.5 V8 C8 (670 bhp) or the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Convertible (650 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V10 throws out 600 lb-ft (813.4 Nm) @ 5000 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo (593 lb-ft) or the 2023 McLaren 750S Spider 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (590 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 2000 Saleen S7 7.0 V8 (441.0 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Dodge Viper.

The Dodge Viper has a Power to weight ratio of 416.3 bhp per ton and 387.3 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2017 Viper competing with the 2000 Saleen S7 7.0 V8 (441.0 bhp per ton) or the 2019 McLaren 620R 4.0 V8 Turbo (440.8 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 387.3 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 2013 Ferrari LaFerrari 6.3L V12 (411.1 lb-ft per ton) or the 2016 Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta 6.3 V12 (411.1 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 3.40 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 3.5 secs, this made the Dodge Viper GTS 8.4 V10 as fast as the 2023 Aston-Martin DBS 770 Ultimate Volante 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (3.40 secs) the 2022 Aston-Martin Vantage V12 5.2 Twin Turbo (3.40 secs) the 2022 Aston-Martin Vantage V12 5.2 Twin Turbo (3.40 secs) the or the 2022 BMW 3 Series M3 Competition Touring 3.0 xDrive (3.40 secs). This Dodge Viper GTS 8.4 V10 is also faster than the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Convertible (3.50 secs) the 2023 Aston-Martin Valour 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (3.50 secs) the 2022 Chevrolet Camaro SS 6.2 V8 Auto (3.50 secs) the and the 2022 Chevrolet Camaro SS 6.2 V8 (3.50 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Viper and the 2008 Mercedes SL Class 63 AMG V8 R230

When talking about the performance of the Dodge Viper on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 10.93 secs @ 125.1 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2008 Mercedes SL Class 63 AMG V8 R230 (10.88 secs), the 2010 BMW 3 Series M3 Coupe Frozen Edition E92 (10.89 secs), and the 1968 Lamborghini Islero 3.9L V12 (10.89 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2017 version of the Dodge Viper GTS 8.4 V10 has a maximum speed of 206mph.

Top Speed of the 2017 Viper equals the 2023 Lamborghini Revuelto 6.5 V12 Petrol Hybrid (217 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2017 Dodge Viper GTS 8.4 V10 then how about the 2023 Lamborghini Revuelto 6.5 V12 Petrol Hybrid (217 mph), the 2020 McLaren Sabre 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (217 mph), or the 2019 Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport 8.0 W16 Quad Turbo (217 mph).

Related Links:

2017 Viper Rivals List.

A Brief History of Dodge

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