Dodge Viper 0–60 Times
The Dodge Viper 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 49 verified production tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and MotorWeek and more. A further 16 modified or prototype runs are listed by year but kept out of every record and average, per our methodology.
The fastest tested production Dodge Viper is the 2017 Dodge Viper ACR Extreme Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 3.30 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 11.50 seconds at 126.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested production Dodge Viper is the 1993 Dodge Viper RT/10 Roadster, which took 5.20 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 13.60 seconds at 107.0 mph, according to MotorWeek.
Across the 49 verified production tests of the Dodge Viper, the average 0–60 mph time is 3.99 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 12.21 seconds at 119.69 mph.
Separately, 16 modified or prototype runs are on record for the Dodge Viper, led by the 2001 Dodge Viper Hennessey Venom 800 Twin Turbo GTS Coupe at 2.43 seconds. These are not stock configurations and are excluded from the figures above.
Fastest 0–60 3.30sec 2017 ACR Extreme Coupe · stock
Average 0–60 3.99sec Across 49 production runs
Fastest Modified 2.43sec 2001 Hennessey Venom 800 Twin Turbo GTS Coupe · modified
Avg ¼ Mile 12.21sec @ 119.7 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 5.20sec 1993 RT/10 Roadster
Across 49 verified production runs, the Dodge Viper ranges from 3.30 to 5.20 seconds 0–60, with a 3.99-second average. 16 modified or prototype runs are recorded separately and excluded from this range.
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Dodge Viper Performance Overview
Raw, large-displacement performance defined the Dodge Viper across 66 verified tests spanning 1992 to 2017, including 65 production examples and 1 modified car. The early SR I years established the template with an 8.0-liter V10 and a 1992 RT/10 Roadster at 4.4 seconds to 60 mph, while the slowest result in the dataset came from a 1993 RT/10 Roadster at 5.2 seconds. By 1994, the Hennessey Venom 550 Roadster cut that to 3.5 seconds, showing how quickly the platform responded to added output beyond the standard 400-hp baseline.
SR II broadened the range from naturally aspirated to twin-turbo gasoline setups, with output rising as high as 800 hp. That era contains the model's quickest recorded run: the 2001 Hennessey Venom 800 Twin Turbo GTS Coupe at 2.43 seconds to 60 mph and 10.71 seconds at 137.6 mph in the quarter-mile. ZB I continued the formula with 500- to 700-hp V10s, including the 2004 RSI 700 Roadster at 3.3 seconds, while ZB II brought a factory 600-hp step and a 2008 SRT10 ACR Coupe time of 3.4 seconds.
The final VX I generation standardized a 645-hp naturally aspirated V10 and narrowed the focus to factory execution, with the 2017 ACR Extreme Coupe matching 3.3 seconds. Across its full run, the Viper remained exclusively gasoline-powered, ending production as a front-engine, rear-drive V10 platform with an average 0-60 time of 3.88 seconds.
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Dodge Viper 0–60 Times by Generation: SR I to VX I
5 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Production Tests | Notes |
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| VX I | 2013–2017 | 3.45s | 3.30s — 2017 ACR Extreme Coupe | 8 | The VX I generation (2013–2017) averaged 3.45 seconds to 60 mph across 8 production tests, led by the 2017 ACR Extreme Coupe at 3.30 seconds. Output was 645 hp across 8.4L V10 configurations. |
| ZB II | 2008–2010 | 3.61s | 3.40s — 2008 SRT10 ACR Coupe | 7 | The ZB II generation (2008–2010) averaged 3.61 seconds to 60 mph across 7 production tests, led by the 2008 SRT10 ACR Coupe at 3.40 seconds. Output was 600 hp across 8.4L V10 configurations. |
| ZB I | 2003–2006 | 3.98s | 3.80s — 2006 SRT10 Coupe | 11 | The ZB I generation (2003–2006) averaged 3.98 seconds to 60 mph across 11 production tests, led by the 2006 SRT10 Coupe at 3.80 seconds. Output ranged from 500 to 700 hp across 8.3L V10, 8.6L Twin-Turbo V10 configurations. A further 5 results from 5 modified vehicles are recorded but excluded from the average. |
| SR II | 1996–2002 | 4.17s | 3.90s — 2000 GTS ACR Coupe | 17 | The SR II generation (1996–2002) averaged 4.17 seconds to 60 mph across 17 production tests, led by the 2000 GTS ACR Coupe at 3.90 seconds. Output ranged from 415 to 800 hp across 8.0L Twin-Turbo V10, 8.0L V10, 8.4L V10, 8.5L V10, 9.1L V10 configurations. A further 9 results from 6 modified vehicles are recorded but excluded from the average. |
| SR I | 1992–1995 | 4.68s | 4.30s — 1995 RT/10 Roadster | 6 | The SR I generation (1992–1995) averaged 4.68 seconds to 60 mph across 6 production tests, led by the 1995 RT/10 Roadster at 4.30 seconds. Output ranged from 400 to 550 hp across 8.0L V10 configurations. A further 2 results from 2 modified vehicles are recorded but excluded from the average. |
VX I 2013–2017
Avg 0–60 3.45s
Fastest 3.30s
Tests 8
2017 ACR Extreme Coupe
The VX I generation (2013–2017) averaged 3.45 seconds to 60 mph across 8 production tests, led by the 2017 ACR Extreme Coupe at 3.30 seconds. Output was 645 hp across 8.4L V10 configurations.
ZB II 2008–2010
Avg 0–60 3.61s
Fastest 3.40s
Tests 7
2008 SRT10 ACR Coupe
The ZB II generation (2008–2010) averaged 3.61 seconds to 60 mph across 7 production tests, led by the 2008 SRT10 ACR Coupe at 3.40 seconds. Output was 600 hp across 8.4L V10 configurations.
ZB I 2003–2006
Avg 0–60 3.98s
Fastest 3.80s
Tests 11
2006 SRT10 Coupe
The ZB I generation (2003–2006) averaged 3.98 seconds to 60 mph across 11 production tests, led by the 2006 SRT10 Coupe at 3.80 seconds. Output ranged from 500 to 700 hp across 8.3L V10, 8.6L Twin-Turbo V10 configurations. A further 5 results from 5 modified vehicles are recorded but excluded from the average.
SR II 1996–2002
Avg 0–60 4.17s
Fastest 3.90s
Tests 17
2000 GTS ACR Coupe
The SR II generation (1996–2002) averaged 4.17 seconds to 60 mph across 17 production tests, led by the 2000 GTS ACR Coupe at 3.90 seconds. Output ranged from 415 to 800 hp across 8.0L Twin-Turbo V10, 8.0L V10, 8.4L V10, 8.5L V10, 9.1L V10 configurations. A further 9 results from 6 modified vehicles are recorded but excluded from the average.
SR I 1992–1995
Avg 0–60 4.68s
Fastest 4.30s
Tests 6
1995 RT/10 Roadster
The SR I generation (1992–1995) averaged 4.68 seconds to 60 mph across 6 production tests, led by the 1995 RT/10 Roadster at 4.30 seconds. Output ranged from 400 to 550 hp across 8.0L V10 configurations. A further 2 results from 2 modified vehicles are recorded but excluded from the average.
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Dodge Viper 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
49 production tests + 16 modified · 20 years ▾
2017 Dodge Viper
2 production runs Avg 0–60 3.45 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 11.60 sec
Production Tests 2
#01
2017 Dodge Viper ACR Extreme Coupe
3.30sec 0–60
11.50s ¼ mi @ 126.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 3.30 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 11.50 sec
- Trap Speed
- 126.0 mph
- Engine
- 8.4L V10
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 6M
- Horsepower
- 645 hp
- Torque
- 600 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,392 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 5.3 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 12 C / 19 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 49 production runs
#10
2017 Dodge Viper Vooodoo II Special Edition ACR Coupe
3.60sec 0–60
11.70s ¼ mi @ 128.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 3.60 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 11.70 sec
- Trap Speed
- 128.0 mph
- Engine
- 8.4L V10
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 6M
- Horsepower
- 645 hp
- Torque
- 600 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,392 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 5.3 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 12 C / 19 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- MotorWeek
- Overall Rank
- #10 of 49 production runs
How we verify Dodge Viper performance data
Records and averages on this page cover verified production runs only; modified and prototype results are listed by year but never folded into them. We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Dodge Viper trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Dodge Viper 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a verified production test run
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Fastest Recorded run Slowest
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Dodge Viper performance FAQs
10 questions For 2017, the quickest recorded Dodge Viper is the ACR Extreme Coupe at 3.3 seconds from 0-60 mph. The other verified 2017 run is the Vooodoo II Special Edition ACR Coupe at 3.6 seconds. Both use a 645-hp naturally aspirated V10 with rear-wheel drive.
The fastest Dodge Viper on record is the 2001 Hennessey Venom 800 Twin Turbo GTS Coupe, which reached 60 mph in 2.43 seconds and ran the quarter-mile in 10.71 seconds at 137.6 mph. That car is heavily modified, so it is not the quickest stock Viper.
The fastest stock Dodge Viper on record is the 2017 ACR Extreme Coupe. It posts a 0-60 mph time of 3.3 seconds and a quarter-mile time of 11.5 seconds at 126 mph. Its 645-hp, 600-lb-ft naturally aspirated V10 makes it the quickest production Viper launch.
The 2017 Dodge Viper ACR Extreme Coupe reaches 60 mph in 3.3 seconds and covers the quarter-mile in 11.5 seconds at 126 mph. It uses a 645-hp, 600-lb-ft naturally aspirated V10, rear-wheel drive, and a 3,392-pound curb weight in recorded testing.
The VX I Dodge Viper generation, covering 2013-2017, averages 3.45 seconds from 0-60 mph across 8 tests. Its quickest recorded run is 3.3 seconds from the 2017 ACR Extreme Coupe. Output across the generation is consistently 645 hp with naturally aspirated gasoline power.
The SR II Dodge Viper, sold from 1996 to 2002, averages 3.9 seconds from 0-60 mph across 26 tests. The quickest SR II is the 2001 Hennessey Venom 800 Twin Turbo GTS Coupe at 2.43 seconds. Power ranges from 415 to 800 hp, with naturally aspirated and twin-turbo setups represented.
The ZB II Dodge Viper generation, built from 2008 to 2010, averages 3.61 seconds from 0-60 mph across 7 tests. Its fastest recorded version is the 2008 SRT10 ACR Coupe at 3.4 seconds. Every ZB II test on record uses a 600-hp naturally aspirated gasoline powertrain.
The 2017 ACR Extreme Coupe is quicker to 60 mph, posting 3.3 seconds versus 3.6 seconds for the 2017 Vooodoo II Special Edition ACR Coupe. In the quarter-mile, the ACR Extreme runs 11.5 seconds at 126 mph, while the Vooodoo II ACR records 11.7 seconds at 128 mph.
Across 66 verified Dodge Viper tests, the average 0-60 mph time is 3.87 seconds. The average quarter-mile result is 12.04 seconds at 121.7 mph. Recorded runs range from a 2.43-second heavily modified example to a 5.2-second 1993 RT/10 Roadster at the slow end.
Across 66 Dodge Viper runs, the average quarter-mile time is 12.04 seconds at 121.7 mph. The quickest quarter-mile on record is the 2001 Hennessey Venom 800 Twin Turbo GTS Coupe at 10.71 seconds and 137.6 mph. For stock Vipers, the 2017 ACR Extreme Coupe runs 11.5 seconds at 126 mph.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
MotorWeek
Road & Track
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Dodge Viper can do, not a single marketing claim.
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