Apparently, it’s quite a drag racer too, according to one owner who took out his brand new, bone stock Viper SRT10 Convertible with just 100 miles on the odometer and ripped off a 10.92-second quarter mile. Most media outlets have tested the Viper’s 1/4 mile time in the 11.6- to 11.9-second range, [full story]
The 57th edition of the Sebring 12 Hours will kick-off the American Le Mans Series 2009 season and is set to become a cracker. [full story]
In these shaky economic times, drivers with a lust for speed need vehicles with more bang-for-the-buck than ever before. People who aren’t oil barons like speed and fast cars, too, so the following is a list of pocket rockets that won’t put a meteorite in your wallet, but may beat one in a quarter-mile race. [full story]
Holt will be making his debut in the event at the wheel of the only GT2 Dodge Viper in the field, and with 15 years of experience behind him in other series’, he said he was excited about the chance to take part in the event. [full story]
His collection of classic cars include a 1994 McLaren F1, Porsche Carrera GT, Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren, Lamborghini Miura, Ariel Atom, Dodge Viper GTS, Ford GT, Audi R8 and more, including motorbikes. [full story]
Currently the stock GT-R’s best time is a 7:29, which it set back in April of 2008, resuming everyone’s interest in Nürburgring bragging rights. Since then the GT-R has been eclipsed by several vehicles including the Corvette ZR1, Ferrari Enzo, Pagani Zonda F Clubsport and Maserati MC12. The current record holder, however, is the Dodge Viper ACR with a 7:22. [full story]
In the auto journalism biz, one of the most exciting times is the media launch of a new vehicle--especially when the vehicle in question promises to push the fun meter to 10, as with the new Dodge Challenger SRT8. [full story]
Sports-car guru Neil Hannemann, the engineering brains behind the Dodge Viper, the Ford GT and the Saleen S7, is bringing his expertise to Aptera Motors, a California electric-car company. [full story]
The Dodge Viper SRT10 is what pure testosterone looks like in solid form. This beautiful bad boy has attitude like no other. Visually and audibly it commands attention wherever it goes, making Vettes look like Miatas. [full story]
Chrysler’s deal with Nissan last week demonstrates an important, often overlooked fact about the struggling Auburn Hills automaker: Chrysler does some things better than any car company in the world, and other things far better than most. [full story]
Today the Viper hits its fourth generation for 2008. I feasted on the latest version as an SRT10 Coupe. [full story]
Woodhouse Performance is proud to announce the line-up of Trans-Am and SPEED World Challenge veterans Tommy Archer and Claudio Burtin to drive together for the balance of the 2008 SPEED World Challenge season. [full story]
Cindi Lux Earns Career-High World Challenge Finish with Mopar Dodge Viper at Long Beach [full story]
Chrysler’s new management team is wielding a sharp axe — and one of Detroit’s most respected reporters says the Dodge Viper is the next casualty of the cuts in Auburn Hills. [full story]