Dodge Viper

Name: 2009 Dodge Viper
Brand: Dodge

EPA MPG: NA

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Bold, brash, and loud -- that's the Viper. Made to be noticed, it is extremely fast and capable on the track, but the harsh ride, noise, poor driving position, and lack of creature comforts exact a constant toll in everyday use. Production was interrupted after model year 2010. But a redesigned Viper emerged for another four-year run in 2013.

2009 Sports cars & Convertibles Reliability

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IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

NHTSA Overall Crash

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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2009 Sports cars 4/5-seat Ratings

2009 Dodge Viper

$ NA

EPA MPG NA

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2009 Audi A5

$5,750 - $6,850

EPA MPG NA

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2009 Audi S4

$7,875

EPA MPG NA

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2009 Audi TT

$5,500 - $10,975

EPA MPG NA

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2009 BMW 1 Series

$5,275 - $6,950

EPA MPG 20 mpg

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2009 Cadillac CTS

$5,050 - $17,800

EPA MPG 21 mpg

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2009 Dodge Challenger

$6,600 - $14,325

EPA MPG 19 mpg

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2009 Ford Mustang

$6,225 - $27,275

EPA MPG 20 mpg

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2009 Honda Civic Si

$ NA

EPA MPG NA

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2009 Jaguar XK

$9,400 - $12,700

EPA MPG 21 mpg

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2009 Lexus SC

$ NA

EPA MPG 21 mpg

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2009 Mazda RX-8

$5,225 - $5,550

EPA MPG 20 mpg

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2009 Mercedes-Benz CL

$9,325 - $13,500

EPA MPG NA

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2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK

$5,950 - $8,000

EPA MPG NA

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2009 Mini Cooper

$3,075 - $5,000

EPA MPG 32 mpg

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2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse

$4,500 - $5,250

EPA MPG 19 mpg

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2009 Nissan GT-R

$41,100

EPA MPG NA

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2009 Porsche 911

$34,475 - $66,700

EPA MPG 21 mpg

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2009 Subaru Impreza WRX/STi

$ NA

EPA MPG NA

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2009 Volkswagen Eos

$3,800 - $3,975

EPA MPG 24 mpg

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2009 Volkswagen GTI

$5,700 - $5,850

EPA MPG 26 mpg

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2009 Volvo C30

$4,750 - $5,475

EPA MPG 22 mpg

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2009 Volvo C70

$5,625

EPA MPG 21 mpg

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Features & Specs

convertible

coupe

2 front

Rear

8.4-liter V10 (600 hp)

6-speed manual

In most cases, automotive warranties are based on the vehicle identification number (VIN), and the warranty will be valid regardless of ownership. The dealership can tell you exactly how much warranty is left.

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Model History

2015-2017

2015 Redesign Year

The redesigned Viper is powered by an all-aluminum, 640-hp, 8.4-liter V10 and has a standard six-speed manual. This SRT Viper is about 100 pounds lighter than the last model, and is designed to appeal to buyers of $100,000 vehicles who want super high performance along with an upscale interior and more civilized manners. Two versions are offered: the base and the more upscale GTS. The new chassis is said to markedly improve handling. The interior is also more upscale, something the last generation sorely lacked.

2013-2014

2013 Redesign Year

The redesigned Viper returns as SRT Viper. It is powered by an all-aluminum, 640-hp, 8.4-liter V10 and has a standard six-speed manual. This SRT Viper is about 100 pounds lighter than the last model, and is designed to appeal to buyers of $100,000 vehicles who want super high performance along with an upscale interior and more civilized manners. Two versions are offered: the base and the more upscale GTS. The new chassis is said to markedly improve handling. The interior is also more upscale, something the last generation sorely lacked.

2003-2012

2003 Redesign Year

For 2003 the Viper got its first redesign in a decade and became a more civilized and refined car in the process. The original Viper was a brute-force machine designed for the racetrack, available as a roadster or, starting in 1998, as a coupe. It was quick, loud, and brash, lacking even such basics as roll-up windows and exterior door handles. The tight, confining cockpit was furnished with cheap-feeling materials. Later models received some incremental refinements. The noise from the V10 engine was loud and not especially invigorating, and the clutch was extremely heavy. Handling was capable but lacked finesse. The Viper was dropped from 2011-2012 but came back as a 2013 as SRT Viper.