Dodge Viper

This high-performance two-seat sports car comes as a coupe or as a convertible with a manual folding fabric top and heated glass rear window. Standard equipment includes racing-style seats, power-adjustable pedals, keyless entry and a 300-watt audio system with in-dash CD changer.But the most endearing aspect of the Viper is that it remains a gruff beast. An 8.4-liter V10 engine delivers 600 hp and 560 lb-ft of torque. Though modern cars are increasingly equipped with the latest safety features, the Viper remains true to its visceral roots. There are neither side-impact airbags nor traction or stability control. Inside, the cabin is a collection of hard plastic panels and parts pin switches. In order to achieve the performance gains, the Viper's V10 engine isplacement has been increased from 8.3 to 8.4 litres by increasing the bore by 1-millimeter. With strengthened bulkheads and improved water jackets for better cooling. Several exterior differences exist between the 2008 Dodge Viper SRT10 Roadster and Coupe. In fact, the only body panels they share are front fascia and fenders, hood and doors.

The 2008 Dodge Viper SRT10's V-10 sends its power through a new, smaller-diameter, twin-disc clutch (a change from the previous larger-diameter, single-disc setup). The new clutch reduces rotating inertia by 18 percent, resulting in reduced clutch-pedal effort and improved engagement feel.Viper SRT10's 8.4-liter engine breathes through new cylinder heads equipped with Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC)-shaped combustion chambers, larger valves and Variable Valve Timing (VVT). Dodge Viper rides on polished, forged aluminum, 18 x 10-inch front and 19 x 13-inch rear wheels available in three styles: the five-spoke, the H-spoke and the all-new Razor wheel with five U-shaped spokes.