Dodge Viper Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1992–1995) — First Generation
The first-generation Dodge Viper stripped the sports car back to essentials: a huge engine, an open Roadster body and almost nothing between the driver and the road.
The Dodge Viper engine is a gasoline V10 of 8.0 litres, an unusually large capacity that delivers strong pull from low revs without needing turbocharging. The 8.0 MT Roadster pairs it with a manual gearbox and rear-wheel drive, so the powertrain rewards deliberate throttle and gear choices rather than electronic assistance.