What is the Dodge Viper?
The Dodge Viper was a two-seat sports car offered as a roadster and, in several generations, a coupe. Its long bonnet and large V10 gave it a distinctive character within Dodge’s range. First shown as a concept, the Viper became one of the best-known sports cars in the Chrysler and Dodge story.
Viper generations and engines
The first generation, SR I, ran from 1992 to 1995, followed by SR II from 1996 to 2002. ZB I covered 2003 to 2006; ZB II followed from 2008 to 2010; and VX I ran from 2013 to 2017. The Viper was petrol-powered throughout. US and Canadian engines ranged from 8.0 L to 8.4 L, while the UK listing is for an 8.3 L engine. Later generations developed the original roadster design and included coupe body styles.
How much fuel does the Viper use?
In United States EPA figures from 1992 to 2017, the lowest combined consumption was 14.7 L/100 km and the best combined rating was 16 MPG. Canada’s NRCan figures, listed from 1995 to 2017, show a lowest consumption of 10.5 L/100 km on the 5-cycle test. The UK VCA listing from 2007 to 2009 records 21.1 L/100 km on the NEDC test. Test procedures differ: the United States uses EPA testing, Canada uses the 5-cycle test, and Europe uses NEDC or WLTP, so figures are best read within their own market.
Where was the Viper sold?
Official fuel economy figures are listed for the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. The Viper’s generation history also includes European-market availability.
Questions and answers
What generations did the Dodge Viper have?
The named generations are SR I (1992–1995), SR II (1996–2002), ZB I (2003–2006), ZB II (2008–2010) and VX I (2013–2017).
What engine sizes were used?
US and Canadian engines ranged from 8.0 L to 8.4 L; the UK listing is for an 8.3 L petrol engine.
How much fuel did the Viper use?
The lowest combined consumption was 14.7 L/100 km in EPA figures, 10.5 L/100 km on Canada’s NRCan 5-cycle test and 21.1 L/100 km on the UK NEDC test.
Which markets have official Viper figures?
The listed markets are the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.
