Performance Review: Dodge Viper SRT-10 8.3 V10 - [2005]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Dodge Viper Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Dodge Viper SRT-10 8.3 V10 is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2005. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2006 Caparo T1 2.4 V8 and the 2005 Bugatti Veyron 8.0 litre W16.This particular Dodge Viper has a 8285cc 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 1546 kgs (3408 lbs) this makes the Dodge Viper SRT-10 8.3 V10 in the same weight category as the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Stradale 4.0 V8 Hybrid or the give or take 50kg.

The Dodge Viper shares the same bhp with the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (500 bhp)

In terms of power the 8285cc 20V V10 engine produces 500 bhp (372 kW) @ 5600 rpm similar to the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (500 bhp) or the 2023 Porsche Boxster Spyder RS 4.0 982 (493 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V10 throws out 525 lb-ft (711.8 Nm) @ 4200 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Lotus Eletre 603 bhp (524 lb-ft) or the 2023 Lamborghini Revuelto 6.5 V12 Petrol Hybrid (535 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 2021 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Supercharged Convertible (347.7 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Dodge Viper.

The Dodge Viper has a Power to weight ratio of 323.4 bhp per ton and 339.5 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2005 Viper competing with the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Supercharged Convertible (347.7 bhp per ton) or the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Convertible (347.7 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 339.5 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 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Supercharged (363.0 lb-ft per ton) or the 2012 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 (361.1 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 4.00 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 4.1 secs, this made the Dodge Viper SRT-10 8.3 V10 as fast as the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (4.00 secs) the 2022 Lotus Emira First Edition 3.5 V6 Supercharged Auto (4.00 secs) the 2021 Audi e-tron GT Quattro (4.00 secs) the or the 2020 Maserati Levante Trofeo 3.8 V8 Twin Turbo (4.00 secs). This Dodge Viper SRT-10 8.3 V10 is also faster than the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (4.10 secs) the 2022 BMW 2 Series M2 3.0 Twin Turbo G87 (4.10 secs) the 2022 Lotus Emira First Edition 3.5 V6 Supercharged (4.10 secs) the and the 2022 BMW XM 4.4 V8 Twin Turbo G09 (4.10 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Viper and the 1983 Bentley Mulsanne 6.8 V8 Turbo

When talking about the performance of the Dodge Viper on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 11.9 secs @ 115.0 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1983 Bentley Mulsanne 6.8 V8 Turbo (11.84 secs), the 1995 Caterham Super 7 1.6 16v (11.84 secs), and the 2016 Maserati Quattroporte S Q4 3.0 V6 Biturbo (11.84 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2005 version of the Dodge Viper SRT-10 8.3 V10 has a maximum speed of 190mph.

Top Speed of the 2005 Viper equals the 2020 Lamborghini Huracan EVO 5.2 V10 RWD Spyder (201 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2005 Dodge Viper SRT-10 8.3 V10 then how about the 2020 Lamborghini Huracan EVO 5.2 V10 RWD Spyder (201 mph), the 2020 Audi R8 5.2 V10 (201 mph), or the 2019 Audi R8 5.2 V10 RWD (201 mph).

Related Links:

2005 Viper Rivals List.

A Brief History of Dodge

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