#6

in Super Luxury Sports Cars

Based on analysis of 28 Viper reviews and test drives.

MSRP: $88,755 - $89,505
Invoice: $82,457 - $83,139
MPG: 13 City / 22 Hwy
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U.S.News Scores

Overall:8.2
Performance:8.9
Exterior:NA
Interior:6.7
Safety:NA
Reliability:6.0
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Safety - What the Auto Press Says

Neither the federal government nor insurance industry has crash tested the 2009 Dodge Viper. Standard safety features include advanced multistage front airbags and an anti-lock brake system (ABS). The Viper doesn't come equipped with traction or stability control -- which is a cause for concern.

  • "Safety: Good. No traction control but Viper includes adjustable pedals, knee bolsters, airbags and other standard safety features." -- Detroit News
  • "Despite technological advances over the past two decades, the Viper has just enough safety equipment to make it legal, delegating the remaining responsibility to the hands and feet of the driver. If the performance numbers alone aren't enough to cause heart palpitations, consider that traction and stability control are not available, and circumstances can go from exhilarating to terrifying in short order." -- Edmunds
Review Last Updated: 7/20/09