The 2001 to 2008 Dodge Vipers represented the moment complete fourth age Vipers produced by Chrysler. Dodge, however, surveyed owners and potential owners and found that enthusiasts wanted more horsepower, better stopping power, reduced curbside weight, a more comfortable interior and a dead pedal. And their dislikes were clear: No cruise control, cup holders or digital instrumentation.
Competition Coupe
Dodge responded to owners' concerns with the Competition Coupe.
Models
By the duration the 2001 Vipers arrived in Dodge showrooms, the RT-10 roadster and the GTS and ACR coupes were already available. These models were equipped with the 450-horsepower 8-liter V-10 engine, which generated 490 foot-pounds of torque. The three versions had all-wheel ventilated CD brakes, front and rear wishbone suspension with coil springs and stabilizer bars, and a limited-slip differential.
Late Second Generation
The 2001 and 2002 Dodge Vipers remained consistent with anterior begetting and early moment engendering Vipers. An 8-liter V-8 developing 450 horsepower and a six-speed jotter transmission drove the Snake. The Snake RT-10 coupe's wheelbase measured 96.2 inches and overall length was lenghty from 175.1 inches in 1999 to 176.4 inches in 2001. Modest other changes occurred in 2001, with the Appendix of all-wheel anti-lock brakes. Dodge offered equitable 360 "Ending Edition" models in 2002 to end the cusp of the moment generation Vipers. These rare versions featured red body paint and white racing stripes. In 2003, the SRT-10 replaced the GTS. Dodge launched the Snake in 1991, however skipped the 2007 and 2011 representation caducity. Dodge, in 2010, scheduled the unveiling of a 2012 Snake base. In 2003, the Snake SRT-10 roadster debuted with discrepant side and rear thing competition styling and a all-powerful engine.
Based on the 2003 SRT-10 roadster's chassis, it came with a complete set of performance enhancements, including a 27-gallon fuel cell, differential cooler and racing slicks. The 8-liter V-10's horsepower got a boost to 520 horsepower, with a massive torque rating of 540 foot-pounds. A front-to-rear electronic braking system modulated the anti-lock brakes. Dodge stiffened the suspension and added spherical bearing control arms, two-way adjustable coils over the dampers and an adjustable blade-type rear anti-roll bar. Engineers fitted the Competition Coupe with three-piece aluminum 18-inch wheels to accommodate the Michelin racing slicks.
SRT-10
By Viper standards, the third generation 2003 to 2006 SRT-10 coupe and roadster, which replaced the GTS and RT-10, had more modest ambitions. The SRT-10 was equipped with a larger 8.3-liter V-10, but generated 500 horsepower and 525 foot-pounds of torque. The SRT-10 carried many of the same characteristics of the GTS, but Dodge designed it with a sloping roof and rear spoiler for better downforce, and thus higher stability at high speeds. The coupe differed from the roadster with revamped windshield, door glass and redesigned quarter panels, tail lamps and decklid integrated into the rear fascia. In 2008, the SRT-10 got a slightly larger 8.4-liter V-10 wielding 600 horsepower and 560 foot-pounds of torque to compete against the 638-horsepower Corvette ZR1.
Performance
The 2001 to 2008 Vipers consistently clocked zero to 60 mph in less than four seconds. The GTS coupe could reach 60 in about 3.9 seconds while the 2008 SRT-10 could hit 60 in about 3.5 seconds. Top speed of the 2008 SRT-10 was 202 mph.
