FAQ's
- How come I don't see many Vipers on the road - Vipers are a limited production automobile. On average, only 1400 are made per year.
- What classification do Vipers fit in - They are considered an Exotic Sports Car. Some classify it as a Muscle Car.
- How much does a new Viper cost - Current cost is about $85,000 plus fees. I've seen some with an extra $14,000 adjusted marketing fee, which can usually be negotiated. You will also get hit with a gas guzzler tax.
- What options are available for a Viper - None. They are pretty much standard. However, you can opt for stripes if it is built without them.
- What about colors - Dodge usually builds them in blocks of a certain color/striping. This provides the owner with a somewhat unique car. Blue, red, yellow are the most common colors ... However, there are some specials like silver, gold, graphite, black and white.
- What is the Viper Club of America (VCA) - The VCA is a corporate sponsored club for Viper owners. I believe that it is the only corporate sponsored club. They have special events like the Viper Owners Invitational and various other national events. Each region has their own club and are very active in many events. Our club participates in a Fourth of July car parade, various Car Shows, an autocross and Viper convoys to a variety of places.
- When did they start making Vipers - Production started in 1992. The number of units per year varies and averages about 1400 per year.
- How much horsepower does a viper have - Current models have an 8.3 liter (505 cu in) V-10 and are rated at 500 hp with 525 lb-ft of torque.
- How fast are Vipers - They have a top speed of over 190 mph (some people have claimed over 200 mph). It goes 0 to 60 in less than 4 seconds. Note: There is an after market add on by Hennessey Performance (Venom Viper) with a 1000 hp twin turbo that has a top speed of 245 mph and goes 0 to 60 in 2.2 seconds.
- Can I get a Viper with an automatic transmission - nope, they only come with a six speed manual transmission. If you want a sports car with an automatic then you get a Corvette.
- How many Vipers are in Washington State - there are 288 registered Vipers in Washington State and 91 VCA members.
- Are Vipers Hand Made - They are hand assembled - that would be a better description ... the Viper components (about 50) are made at various plants and sent to the Viper Assembly building (Conner Avenue Assembly facility) where they are hand assembled (no robots) by very skilled UAW workers. They are required to have 300 + hours of training.