The Fastest Dodge Vipers Ever Made

In our quest to uncover the fastest beasts on wheels, we've explored the iconic models that have left tire marks on the history of the United States. But now, it's time to take it up a notch and introduce you to the fastest Dodge Vipers.

Just hearing the name "Viper" sends shivers down your spine, evoking images of deadly serpents poised to strike. And believe us when we say that this extraordinary supercar lives up to its namesake in every way. Here are the fastest Dodge Vipers ever made:

10. 1992 Dodge Viper RT/10

We start the list with the 1992 Viper RT/10 roadster model. This was the very first generation (SR I) of the Viper, introduced back in 1991.

The Dodge Viper 1992 unit featured an 8.0L Viper V10 engine that sprinted the car from 0-60 MPH in 4.6 seconds and recorded an electronically limited top speed of 165 MPH.

1992 Dodge Viper R/T10 - Source: Doug DeMuro Youtube

The V10 engine output 400 hp and had a torque output of 450 lb-ft. The power was sent to the rear wheels via a manual transmission.

The price of the 1992 unit is about $52,000 (avg.), but the very first Viper ever made, which was Lee Iacocca’s personal car, was auctioned for $285,500. There is no confirmation on what RT in the name stands for, but it's mostly believed to be the abbreviation for “Road and Track”. This Viper made use of a tubular steel frame and featured an aluminum-alloy engine, which resulted in a curb weight of 3,285 lbs.

9. 1996 Dodge Viper GTS

The GTS model of the Viper came out sometime later, in 1966. The Viper GTS also used the naturally aspirated 8.0L V10 engine, which had an increased output of 450 hp and 488 lb-ft of torque.

1996 Dodge Viper GTS Source: Ferraris Online Youtube

The increased power, despite the added weight, gave the car a 0–60 MPH time of 4.0 seconds with the same top speed of 177 MPH. It used a 5-speed manual and sent power to the rear wheels.

The GTS shared more than 90% of its parts with the RT/10 roadster. This was a coupe version of the car, with a hard rooftop, and was also named the double-bubble. The car was 57 lbs heavier than the Roadster model, with the curb weight tipping at 3,375 lbs. The GTS was also the first Viper model to ever get airbags as a part of its standard equipment setup. Later on, in 1998, the RT/10 also got a power boost that increased output to 450 hp.

8. 1996 Dodge Viper RT/10

The year 1996 saw the launch of the second generation of the Viper. Codenamed SR II, this Viper RT/10 used the same 8.0L V10 engine but made more power and torque.

1996 Dodge Viper R/T - Source: Unique Classic Cars Youtube

This resulted in an improved 0–60 MPH time of 4.3 seconds and a higher top speed of 180 MPH. The car produced 415 hp and 488 lb-ft of torque. The transmission setup and drivetrain setup were the same, however.

The relocation of the exhaust pipes helped the car output higher power and torque figures. The model also added a removable hardtop unit, and some steel components in the suspension subassembly were replaced by aluminum. This resulted in a weight loss of 60 lbs. The SR II was mostly an upgraded version of the first-generation car.

7. 1999 Dodge Viper ACR

Sometime in 1999, Dodge added the optional ACR performance package to the Viper. This package boosted the output from the 8.0L V10 to 460 hp and bumped up torque to a massive 500 lb-ft.

1999 Dodge Viper ACR - Source: GR Auto Gallery Youtube

This resulted in the Viper ACR registering a 0–60 MPH time of 4.5 seconds and a top speed restricted to 180 MPH. The ACR-equipped Viper had a price of $68,225.

The ACR was a factory competition package, in which the abbreviation stood for “American Club Racer’. Compared to the standard model, this track-focused ACR Viper has a revised air intake, adjustable suspension, 18-inch BBS wheels, power windows, and other interior changes. The radio unit and the air conditioning setup were sadly removed.

Did You Know?

A notable fact about the Dodge Viper ACR (American Club Racer) is that it held the production car lap record at 13 different race tracks in the United States.

6. 2008 Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR

The ACR model was a track-focused version of the Viper SRT10 back in 2008. The car was powered by the same 8.4L V10 engine and also had the same power and torque figures.

2008 Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR - Source: Raiti's Rides Youtube

However, the car accelerated from 0 to 60 MPH in 3.4 seconds and recorded an initial top speed of 180 MPH for the 2008 and 2009 model years of Vipers. Later on, the top speed was increased to 184 MPH for the 2010 model.

This improvement in performance came due to the reduction of weight by 40 lbs. The weight was reduced by incorporating a carbon fiber front splitter, an adjustable carbon fiber rear wing, and other carbon fiber elements for the wheels, brakes, and rotors. At 150 MPH, the car generated a downforce of 1,000 lbs, out of which 55% was in the front section and the remaining 45% was in the rear.

5. 2010 Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR X

The ACR X was based on the 2008 SRT10 ACR we just mentioned, but this was a more powerful track-specific, limited-number model.

2010 Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR X - Source: Car and Driver Youtube

The car used the same 8.4L V10 engine, but it had a power output of 640 hp and a torque output of 605 lb-ft. The car zoomed from 0 to 60 MPH in 3.3 seconds and set a top speed of 185 MPH. The ACR X created a downforce of 1,100 lbs at 150 MPH, 100 lbs more than the ACR.

The high downforce is what limited the ACR X’s top speed. The car got a higher-spring rate adjustable suspension that improved the traction of the car. The ACR X rode on special 18-inch front and 19-inch rear Michelin racing tires and had a curb weight of 3,200 lbs. The quarter-mile time was impressive as well, at 11.8 seconds at a speed of 126 MPH. Initially, only 25 units of the ACR X were planned, and 25 more would be made depending on demand.

4. 2006 Dodge Viper SRT-10

The year 2003 saw the launch of the third generation of the Viper, codenamed ZB I. The Viper in this generation propelled from 0–60 MPH in 3.7 seconds and recorded a top speed of 189 MPH for the coupe model. 

2006 Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe - Source: Raiti's Rides Youtube

The roadster version of the car was slower by one-tenth of a second in the 0–60 MPH run at 4.2 seconds. This car was also featured in the Fast and Furious movie.

This SRT-10 model replaced the RT/10 and GTS models of the second generation. Over the previous model, the SRT-10 was lighter, thanks to the 500-pound lighter engine and 79-pound lighter chassis. The coupe model we mentioned actually launched three years after the SRT-10 model, with the double-bubble structure of the earlier GTS model.

3. 2008 Dodge Viper SRT-10

The 2008 Viper SRT-10 launched the fourth generation of the Viper, named ZB II. The new generation of the Viper saw the engine capacity of the V10 increase to 8.4 liters. This also resulted in an increase in output at 600 hp and 560 lb-ft of torque.

2008 Dodge Viper SRT10 - Source: GT Premium Reviews Youtube

The 6-speed Tremec unit had a TR6060 manual transmission that sent power to the rear wheels. The car sprinted from 0 to 60 MPH in 3.5 seconds and recorded a top speed of 202 MPH.

The new car added a larger hood scoop for efficient air induction and larger hood louvers for better cooling. The fourth generation came out after there were no Vipers in 2007. For a car that came after a 1-year hiatus, the new Viper was super impressive, with a 0-100-0 MPH time of just over 12 seconds and a braking performance of under 100 feet. The car came equipped with forged aluminum 18-inch front and 19-inch rear wheels.

2. 2015 Dodge Viper SRT

The year 2015 saw the name Dodge return against Viper, as the SRT brand became a part of the company in May 2014. The 2015 Viper was powered by an 8.4L V10 engine that output 645 hp and had a torque output of 600 lb-ft.

2015 Dodge Viper SRT10 TA- Source: Monaco Motor Group Youtube

The sports coupe accelerated from 0 to 60 MPH in 3.5 seconds and recorded a top speed of 206 MPH. The Tremec TR6060 transmission featured close gear ratios, and the final drive ratio was set at 3.55.

For 2015, the car got a bump of 5 hp and also increased the highway economy to 20 MPG. A new trim GT was also added between the base and GTS models. This SRT model came with four-wheel independent suspension, Pirelli P Zero tires, four-wheel Brembo disc brakes, a 7-inch instrument cluster, and a 12-speaker Harman Kardon audio system. As an option, one could add a carbon fiber front splitter and a rear spoiler for better aerodynamics.

1. 2013 Dodge Viper SRT GTS

The fastest dodge Viper ever made was in 2013 by SRT. This 2013 model also launched the third generation of the Viper. The car in its coupe form returned to the stage after 3 years of hiatus, and it recorded a 0-60 MPH time of 3.3 seconds.

2013 Dodge Viper SRT GTS - Source: Wikimedia Commons

The top speed was set at 206 mph. It was powered by a 5.4L V8 engine that made 640 hp and sent power to the rear wheels.

The new Dodge Viper recorded poor sales in the first two years of the 5th generation model, because of which production was reduced to two-thirds of its original capacity in October. However, in the following year, 2014, production was completely halted in April, owing to low sales. The fifth generation was also the last year for the Viper, as production permanently closed in 2017, again because of low sales.

Special Mention: These Custom Build Modified Dodge Vipers Will Blow Your Mind!

Milan Patel’s 3200 HP 1999 Dodge Viper, Built By Drummond Race Cars

Milan Patel is a 23-year-old boy who got his dad’s Viper to live his dream! However, the Viper he got was already a legendary one in the drag racing scene, all thanks to his dad, who was also a speed-hunter and kept building this Black Viper to its most attainable limits with parts available at the time.

3200 HP 1999 Dodge Viper - Source: That Racing Channel Youtube

This car has been built by Drummond Race Cars, a popular automobile modification firm, and Patel has been running a Stock Block 542 motor with two 88 mm Garett turbochargers. To achieve maximum acceleration without any shift lag, it uses a two-speed Powerglide transmission by Bad Habit Racing.

This 1999 Dodge Viper does a quarter mile in just 4.91 seconds when launched properly, and it goes past the 1/4th mile marker with a speed of 151.57 mph!

Nth Moto’s “The Juggernaut” 2001 Viper

Nth Moto is one of the most popular go-to tuners when it comes to modifying your Viper into a proper Drag-Spec machine. They have made quite a few insane Vipers, and there are two of the most famous ones. One of them is this 2001 Viper called “The Juggernaut,” and it has a Gen V Viper engine with OEM block and head castings, IRS suspension in the OEM location, hydraulic roller camshaft, etc.

Nth Moto’s “The Juggernaut” 2001 Viper - Source: 1320video Youtube

Also, twin-turbos are a must from Garett, and that gives it enough power to sprint a quarter mile in a record 6.68 seconds and at a record speed of 220.1 miles an hour.

Nth Moto’s “Kratos” Gen V Viper

The Other Nth Moto Viper we were talking about is known as the “Kratos”, and this is based on a fifth-generation Viper with OEM blocks and heads. Mainly inspired by the Juggernaut we talked about earlier, it has a hydraulic roller camshaft as well.

Nth Moto’s “Kratos” Gen V Viper - Source: NthMoto Youtube

Also, in terms of improvement, the Kratos is a lot newer than the Juggernaut; it’s raw just like that but comes with a better impression, newer designs, better materials, and better and more convenient technologies.

The Kratos is the first fifth-generation viper to do a quarter-mile run in under 6.90 seconds, and even its pilot was in shock after learning this. It did have a slower pace than the Juggernaut, but it surely takes a good place when it comes to ranking the fastest Vipers ever made.