Performance Review: Dodge Viper SRT-10 8.3 V10 - [2003]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Dodge Viper Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Dodge Viper SRT-10 8.3 V10 is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2003. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2004 Westfield Sport 2000S and the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VIII MR FQ 400.This particular Dodge Viper has a 8285cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 10 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V10's includes the 2019 Lamborghini Huracan EVO 5.2 V10

The Viper shares its Petrol V10 engine configuration with the likes of the 2019 Lamborghini Huracan EVO 5.2 V10 and the 2017 Lamborghini Huracan Performante 5.2 V10. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Viper's Rear Wheel Drive, Cabriolet combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1523 kgs (3357 lbs) this makes the Dodge Viper SRT-10 8.3 V10 in the same weight category as the 2022 Ferrari 296 GTS Assetto 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid or the give or take 50kg.

The Dodge Viper shares the same bhp with the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (500 bhp)

In terms of power the 8285cc 20V V10 engine produces 500 bhp (372 kW) @ 5600 rpm similar to the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (500 bhp) or the 2023 Porsche Boxster Spyder RS 4.0 982 (493 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V10 throws out 525 lb-ft (711.8 Nm) @ 4200 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Lotus Eletre 603 bhp (524 lb-ft) or the 2023 Lamborghini Revuelto 6.5 V12 Petrol Hybrid (535 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Dodge Viper you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2022 Ferrari Purosangue 6.5 V12 (351.6 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Dodge Viper.

The Dodge Viper has a Power to weight ratio of 328.2 bhp per ton and 344.7 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2003 Viper competing with the 2022 Ferrari Purosangue 6.5 V12 (351.6 bhp per ton) or the 2015 BMW 5 Series M5 Pure Metal Silver Edition F10 (351.3 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Dodge Viper generating around 344.7 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2004 Noble M400 3.0 V6 (367.9 lb-ft per ton) or the 1998 Mercedes CLK GTR 6.9 V12 (367.8 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 4.00 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 4.1 secs, this made the Dodge Viper SRT-10 8.3 V10 as fast as the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (4.00 secs) the 2022 Lotus Emira First Edition 3.5 V6 Supercharged Auto (4.00 secs) the 2021 Audi e-tron GT Quattro (4.00 secs) the or the 2020 Lotus Evora GT410 3.5 V6 Supercharged (4.00 secs). This Dodge Viper SRT-10 8.3 V10 is also faster than the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (4.10 secs) the 2022 BMW 2 Series M2 3.0 Twin Turbo G87 (4.10 secs) the 2022 Lotus Emira First Edition 3.5 V6 Supercharged (4.10 secs) the and the 2022 BMW XM 4.4 V8 Twin Turbo G09 (4.10 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Viper and the 2007 Porsche Cayenne 4.8 Turbo

When talking about the performance of the Dodge Viper on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 11.84 secs @ 115.6 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2007 Porsche Cayenne 4.8 Turbo (11.79 secs), the 2013 Maserati Ghibli S Q4 3.0 V6 Turbo (11.80 secs), and the 2013 Audi A3 S3 2.0 Turbo (11.81 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2003 version of the Dodge Viper SRT-10 8.3 V10 has a maximum speed of 195mph.

Top Speed of the 2003 Viper equals the 2023 McLaren 750S 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (206 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2003 Dodge Viper SRT-10 8.3 V10 then how about the 2023 McLaren 750S 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (206 mph), the 2023 McLaren 750S Spider 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (206 mph), or the 2019 Audi R8 5.2 V10 Decennium (206 mph).

Related Links:

2003 Viper Rivals List.

A Brief History of Dodge

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