Gen 3 Overview

Overview

The bad boy. Introduced in 2002 (2003 MY), the Gen 3 Viper is often considered the “controversial” snake in the pit. All new from the ground up, the “bad boy” perception is a bit of a misnomer. With more power, better handling, better brakes, a bigger engine, less weight, and other significant improvements, the Gen 3 more than lives up to the bodacious character of the Viper. However, its styling isn’t as beloved as other gens and its value on the used car market used to be perilously close to the more powerful Gen 4.

Engine Specifications:

Basic Information:

8.3 Liter/505 Cubic Inch/TBD CC V10. [1][2]

Power Output:

(2003-2005): 500 Horsepower/372kw/506 PS @ 5,600 RPM – 525 lb-ft of torque/711 Nm @ 4,100 RPM. [1][2][3][4]

(2006): 510 Horsepower/380kw/517 PS @ 5,600 RPM – 535 lb-ft of torque/725 Nm @ 4,100 RPM. [1][2]

Note: In 2006 the engine was re-rated, no mechanical changes occurred for the 2006 MY Viper.

Performance:

Factory Claimed Numbers:

Top Speed: 190 MPH. [1]

0-60 MPH: Less than four seconds. [1]

Quarter mile: TBD

Braking distance (60-0): Less than 100 feet. [1][2]

Observed Numbers:

Top Speed: 190+. [1]

0-60 MPH: 3.8 to 4.2 seconds (most common is 3.9 seconds). [1][2][3][4][5]

Quarter Mile: 11.7 to 12.2 seconds @ 119 to 123 MPH. [1][2][3][4][5]

Braking distance (60-0): 97 to 109 feet. [1][2][3]

Measurements:

Exterior Dimensions:

Overall Length (‘Vert & Coupe): 175.6 Inches (4,460 mm)

Wheelbase (‘Vert & Coupe): 98.8 inches (2,509 mm)

Width (‘Vert & Coupe): 75.2 Inches (1,910 mm)

Height: ‘Vert – 47.6 Inches (1,209 mm) / Coupe – 48.6 Inches (1,234 mm)