The Dodge Viper is an iconic American sports car, renowned for its raw power and aggressive design, produced from 1992 to 2017 with a few production pauses.
Over its lifespan, the Viper evolved from an 8.0L V10 producing 450 horsepower and 490 lb-ft of torque in 2002 to an 8.4L V10 delivering 645 horsepower and 600 lb-ft of torque by 2017.
All models featured rear-wheel drive (RWD) and a 6-speed manual transmission, emphasizing its purist performance approach.
Notably, the Viper consistently achieved 0–60 mph times as quick as 3.5 seconds and top speeds exceeding 200 mph in later variants, cementing its place as a high-performance legend.
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Third Generation: 2013-2017
The 2013-2017 Dodge Viper features an 8.4L naturally aspirated V10 engine with Sequential Fuel Injection (SFI), delivering 640-645 hp and 600 lb-ft of torque.
Power is sent to the rear wheels (RWD) through a 6-speed manual Tremec TR6060 transmission, emphasizing raw performance.
A notable update in 2015 increased output to 645 hp, alongside improved fuel efficiency, marking a refinement in the Viper's engineering.
2017 Dodge Viper Horsepower And Torque
The 2017 Dodge Viper is equipped with an 8.4L SFI engine that produces a consistent 645 horsepower and 600 lb-ft of torque.
It features a rear-wheel drive configuration and is paired with a 6-speed manual Tremec transmission.
2017 Dodge Viper Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| Base Coupe |
8.4L | V10 | SFI | 6 Spd Tr6060 Manual | RWD |
645 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
600 ft-lbs @ 5,000 rpm |
| Base Coupe |
8.4L | V10 | SFI | 6 Spd Tr6060 Manual | RWD |
645 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
600 ft-lbs @ 5,000 rpm |
| Base Coupe |
8.4L | V10 | SFI | 6 Spd Tr6060 Manual | RWD |
645 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
600 ft-lbs @ 5,000 rpm |
| Base Coupe |
8.4L | V10 | SFI | 6 Spd Tr6060 Manual | RWD |
645 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
600 ft-lbs @ 5,000 rpm |
| Base Coupe |
8.4L | V10 | SFI | 6 Spd Manual Tremec | RWD |
645 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
600 ft-lbs @ 5,000 rpm |
2016 Dodge Viper Horsepower And Torque
The 2016 Dodge Viper is equipped with an 8.4L SFI engine that produces a consistent 645 horsepower and 600 lb-ft of torque.
It features a rear-wheel drive configuration and is paired with a 6-speed manual Tremec transmission.
2016 Dodge Viper Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| Base Coupe |
8.4L | V10 | SFI | 6 Spd Tr6060 Manual | RWD |
645 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
600 ft-lbs @ 5,000 rpm |
| Base Coupe |
8.4L | V10 | SFI | 6 Spd Tr6060 Manual | RWD |
645 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
600 ft-lbs @ 5,000 rpm |
| Base Coupe |
8.4L | V10 | SFI | 6 Spd Tr6060 Manual | RWD |
645 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
600 ft-lbs @ 5,000 rpm |
| Base Coupe |
8.4L | V10 | SFI | 6 Spd Manual Tremec | RWD |
645 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
600 ft-lbs @ 5,000 rpm |
2015 Dodge Viper Horsepower And Torque
The 2015 Dodge Viper is equipped with an 8.4L SFI engine, producing a consistent output of 645 horsepower and 600 lb-ft of torque.
It features a rear-wheel-drive configuration and is paired with a 6-speed TR6060 manual transmission.
2015 Dodge Viper Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| Base Coupe |
8.4L | V10 | SFI | 6 Spd Manual Tremec | RWD |
645 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
600 ft-lbs @ 5,000 rpm |
| Base Coupe |
8.4L | V10 | SFI | 6 Spd Tr6060 Manual | RWD |
645 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
600 ft-lbs @ 5,000 rpm |
2014 Dodge Viper Horsepower And Torque
The 2014 Dodge Viper is equipped with an 8.4L SFI engine that produces a consistent 640 horsepower and 600 lb-ft of torque.
It features a rear-wheel drive configuration and is paired with a 6-speed manual Tremec transmission.
2014 Dodge Viper Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| SRT Coupe |
8.4L | V10 | SFI | 6 Spd Manual Tremec | RWD |
640 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
600 ft-lbs @ 5,000 rpm |
| SRT Coupe |
8.4L | V10 | SFI | 6 Spd Manual Tremec | RWD |
640 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
600 ft-lbs @ 5,000 rpm |
Second Generation: 2003-2010
The 2003-2010 Dodge Viper featured significant performance advancements, starting with an 8.3L V10 engine producing 500 hp and 525 lb-ft of torque, later upgraded to an 8.4L V10 delivering 600 hp and 560 lb-ft.
The 8.4L engine introduced improved airflow, variable valve timing, and dual electronic throttle bodies, while paired with a Tremec TR6060 6-speed manual transmission.
Notably, the Viper ACR variant set a Nürburgring lap record of 7:22.1, showcasing its engineering prowess.
2010 Dodge Viper Horsepower And Torque
The 2010 Dodge Viper is equipped with an 8.4L SFI engine that produces a consistent 600 horsepower and 560 lb-ft of torque.
It features a rear-wheel drive configuration and is paired with a 6-speed manual Tremec transmission.
2010 Dodge Viper Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| Base Coupe |
8.4L | V10 | SFI | 6 Spd Manual Tremec | RWD |
600 hp @ 6,100 rpm |
560 ft-lbs @ 5,000 rpm |
| Base Roadster |
8.4L | V10 | SFI | 6 Spd Manual Tremec | RWD |
600 hp @ 6,100 rpm |
560 ft-lbs @ 5,000 rpm |
2009 Dodge Viper Horsepower And Torque
The 2009 Dodge Viper is equipped with an 8.4L SFI engine, producing a consistent 600 horsepower and 560 lb-ft of torque.
It features a rear-wheel drive configuration and is paired with a 6-speed manual Tremec transmission.
2009 Dodge Viper Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| Base Coupe |
8.4L | V10 | SFI | 6 Spd Manual Tremec | RWD |
600 hp @ 6,100 rpm |
560 ft-lbs @ 5,000 rpm |
| Base Roadster |
8.4L | V10 | SFI | 6 Spd Manual Tremec | RWD |
600 hp @ 6,100 rpm |
560 ft-lbs @ 5,000 rpm |
| Base Coupe |
8.4L | V10 | SFI | 6 Spd Manual Tremec | RWD |
600 hp @ 6,100 rpm |
560 ft-lbs @ 5,000 rpm |
2008 Dodge Viper Horsepower And Torque
The 2008 Dodge Viper is equipped with an 8.4L SFI engine that produces a consistent 600 horsepower and 560 lb-ft of torque.
It features a rear-wheel-drive configuration and is paired with a 6-speed manual Tremec transmission with overdrive.
2008 Dodge Viper Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| Base Coupe |
8.4L | V10 | SFI | 6 Spd Manual Tremec w/OD | RWD |
600 hp @ 6,100 rpm |
560 ft-lbs @ 5,000 rpm |
| Base Roadster |
8.4L | V10 | SFI | 6 Spd Manual Tremec w/OD | RWD |
600 hp @ 6,100 rpm |
560 ft-lbs @ 5,000 rpm |
2006 Dodge Viper Horsepower And Torque
The 2006 Dodge Viper is equipped with an 8.3L SFI engine, producing a consistent 500 horsepower and 525 lb-ft of torque.
It features a rear-wheel drive configuration and is paired with a 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive.
2006 Dodge Viper Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| Base Coupe |
8.3L | V10 | SFI | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | RWD |
500 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
525 ft-lbs @ 4,200 rpm |
| Base Roadster |
8.3L | V10 | SFI | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | RWD |
500 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
525 ft-lbs @ 4,200 rpm |
2005 Dodge Viper Horsepower And Torque
The 2005 Dodge Viper is equipped with an 8.3L SFI engine, producing a consistent 500 horsepower and 525 lb-ft of torque.
It features a rear-wheel-drive configuration and is paired with a 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive.
2005 Dodge Viper Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| Base Roadster |
8.3L | V10 | SFI | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | RWD |
500 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
525 ft-lbs @ 4,200 rpm |
2004 Dodge Viper Horsepower And Torque
The 2004 Dodge Viper is equipped with an 8.3L SFI engine, producing a consistent 500 horsepower and 525 lb-ft of torque.
It features a rear-wheel-drive configuration and is paired with a 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive.
2004 Dodge Viper Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| Base Roadster |
8.3L | V10 | SFI | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | RWD |
500 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
525 ft-lbs @ 4,200 rpm |
2003 Dodge Viper Horsepower And Torque
The 2003 Dodge Viper is equipped with an 8.3L SFI engine, producing a consistent 500 horsepower and 525 lb-ft of torque.
It features a rear-wheel-drive configuration and is paired with a 6-speed manual transmission.
2003 Dodge Viper Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| Base Roadster |
8.3L | V10 | SFI | 6 Spd Manual | RWD |
500 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
525 ft-lbs @ 4,200 rpm |
First Generation: 1991-2002
The Dodge Viper (1991-2002) featured an 8.0L SFI OHV aluminum V10 engine, initially producing 400 hp and 465 lb-ft of torque, later upgraded to 450 hp and 490 lb-ft in 1996.
Paired with a fully-synchronized 6-speed manual transmission and rear-wheel drive (RWD), the Viper delivered raw performance with a 0-62 mph time of 4.2 seconds and a top speed of 165 mph.
Notably, Lamborghini contributed to the V10's development, enhancing its engineering pedigree.
2002 Dodge Viper Horsepower And Torque
The 2002 Dodge Viper is powered by an 8.0L SFI OHV aluminum V10 engine, producing a consistent output of 450 horsepower and 490 lb-ft of torque.
It features a rear-wheel-drive configuration and is paired with a fully-synchronized 6-speed manual transmission, which includes 5th and 6th gear overdrive.
2002 Dodge Viper Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| Base Roadster |
8.0L | V10 | SFI OHV ALUMINUM | Fully-Synchronized 6 Spd Manual W/5Th & 6Th Gear Od | RWD |
450 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
490 ft-lbs @ 3,700 rpm |
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