Dodge Viper SRT10

The New 2008 Viper SRT10 (the SRT stands for Street Racing Technology) is an awesome upgrade from the previous one. This year Dodge is offering a new 8.4 liter aluminum V-10 engine that produces an extreme 600 horsepower. This is a 90 horsepower increase from the previous model, and can now go zero to sixty in less than four seconds.

Dodge worked with specialists from Mclaren Performance technologies and Ricardo, Inc. to meet strict federal Tier 2, Bin 5 and California’s Low Emissions Vehicle 2 mandates.

There were also several updates made to the car to allow it to handle the increased horsepower and toque levels, while still improving upon traction, driveability and durability. Among the updates was the clutch, they upgraded the previous large single disk clutch to a smaller diameter twin disk clutch. This reduced rotating inertia 18 percent which reduced clutch pedal effort and improved engagement feel.

On the outside the car features a new hood with a larger scoop to feed the beast that lies underneath. It also features functional hood louvers to facilitate a greater cooling effect.

Inside you will find a cockpit fit for the track. There is a red push-button starter. In the center of the instrument panel you will find the tachometer big and bold so you don’t miss a shift. To the right of this is the 220-mph speedometer.