With Dodge winding down the current generation of its serpentine supercar, the company wanted to be sure the model went out on top. And with the announcement of the Dodge Viper SRT10 Final Edition, it’s going to do just that.
Like all Vipers, the limited-run models will provide nearly unlimited performance. That’s thanks to Dodge’s massive 8.4-liter V10 engine, capable of pouring out 600 hp and 560 lb-ft of torque. Bolted into a car that weighs just 3,430 lbs and mated to a six-speed Tremec manual transmission, that powerplant rockets the Viper from 0-60 mph in less than four seconds. Top speed? More than 200 mph.
Of course, the Viper also boasts equally impressive handling. Its fully independent four-wheel suspension boasts lightweight, high-performance aluminum control arms, lightweight coil-over shocks and a limited-slip rear differential that excels at managing the huge engine’s power. Big Brembo stoppers—with 14-inch rotors—can bring the car from 60-0 in less than 100 feet.
Building on this foundation, the Final Edition Vipers then get a unique appearance package that includes a Graphite clear-coat paint job, a painted-on black center stripe with red detailing, a black windshield surround on coupe and ACR (American Club Racer) models, and unique side-sill badges, as well as a revised interior done in black with red accents. A numbered dash plaque, mounted on the shifter bezel, adds a final touch.
The ACRs, designed specifically to provide maximum race-track performance while being technically street legal, will be outfitted with black, five-spoke “Sidewinder” wheels in their Final Edition configuration. Coupes and roadsters get six-spoke wheels painted in Anthracite.
And with Dodge building only 50 Final Edition Vipers—20 coupes, 18 roadsters and 12 ACRs—these babies are going to be as rare as they are powerful. Dodge dealerships Philadelphia will be sorry to see this iconic sports car leave the lineup, but they remain hopeful that something even better is just around the corner.
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