Performance Review: Dodge Viper SRT 8.3 V10 - [2013]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Dodge Viper Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Dodge Viper SRT 8.3 V10 is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2013. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2014 Tesla Model S P100D Ludicrous Performance and the 2014 Koenigsegg One 1 5.1 V8 Twin Turbo.This particular Dodge Viper has a 8390cc 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, Coupe 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 1521 kgs (3353 lbs) this makes the Dodge Viper SRT 8.3 V10 in the same weight category as the 2022 Ferrari 296 GTS 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid or the give or take 50kg.

The Dodge Viper shares the same bhp with the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Convertible (650 bhp)

In terms of power the 8390cc 20V V10 engine produces 631 bhp (470 kW) @ 6200 rpm similar to the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Convertible (650 bhp) or the 2023 BMW i7 M70 xDrive G70 (651 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V10 throws out 600 lb-ft (813.4 Nm) @ 5000 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo (593 lb-ft) or the 2023 McLaren 750S 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (590 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 2011 Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 (438.0 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Dodge Viper.

The Dodge Viper has a Power to weight ratio of 414.8 bhp per ton and 394.4 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2013 Viper competing with the 2011 Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 (438.0 bhp per ton) or the 2002 Pagani Zonda C12 S 7.3 (437.6 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 394.4 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 2015 Radical RXC Turbo 500 3.5 V6 (412.5 lb-ft per ton) or the 2013 Ferrari LaFerrari 6.3L V12 (411.1 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 3.40 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 3.5 secs, this made the Dodge Viper SRT 8.3 V10 as fast as the 2023 Aston-Martin DBS 770 Ultimate Volante 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (3.40 secs) the 2022 Aston-Martin Vantage V12 5.2 Twin Turbo (3.40 secs) the 2022 Aston-Martin Vantage V12 5.2 Twin Turbo (3.40 secs) the or the 2022 BMW 3 Series M3 Competition Touring 3.0 xDrive (3.40 secs). This Dodge Viper SRT 8.3 V10 is also faster than the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Convertible (3.50 secs) the 2023 Aston-Martin Valour 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (3.50 secs) the 2022 Chevrolet Camaro SS 6.2 V8 Auto (3.50 secs) the and the 2022 Chevrolet Camaro SS 6.2 V8 (3.50 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Viper and the 2013 Bentley Continental V8 S

When talking about the performance of the Dodge Viper on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 10.95 secs @ 124.9 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2013 Bentley Continental V8 S (10.90 secs), the 2015 BMW 7 Series 750i xDrive 4.4 V8 Twin Turbo (10.90 secs), and the 1969 Lamborghini Islero 400 GTS (10.91 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2013 version of the Dodge Viper SRT 8.3 V10 has a maximum speed of 206mph.

Top Speed of the 2013 Viper equals the 2023 Lamborghini Revuelto 6.5 V12 Petrol Hybrid (217 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2013 Dodge Viper SRT 8.3 V10 then how about the 2023 Lamborghini Revuelto 6.5 V12 Petrol Hybrid (217 mph), the 2020 McLaren Sabre 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (217 mph), or the 2019 Lamborghini Sian FKP 37 6.5L V12 (217 mph).

Related Links:

2013 Viper Rivals List.

A Brief History of Dodge

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