Dodge Viper Specs, Engines & Dimensions (2002–2007) — Third Generation
The third-generation Dodge Viper keeps the recipe simple: a huge naturally aspirated V10 up front, rear-wheel drive, and no electronic safety net. It was offered as an open Roadster and a fixed-roof Coupe.
The Dodge Viper engine in examples such as the 8.3 MT Roadster and 8.3 MT Coupe is a big gasoline V10 paired with a manual gearbox driving the rear wheels. That powertrain delivers strong pull from low revs, so the drivetrain rarely needs downshifts, though the transmission demands attentive, deliberate inputs.