The 2013 Viper is, unlike the two previous generations of Viper, a completely new design. Rather than updating older frames and layouts, the decision was made to develop an entirely new engine, body and frame. This maximizes speed and performance and enabled Dodge to throw out many of the limitations and compromises inherent in previous Viper designs. It thus has power, features and handling unlike any other Viper. It is also larger, longer and heavier, with a unique design and layout.
Unlike almost any other modern car, the 2013 Viper GTS has an enormous hood, with the cabin of the car pushed into the rear third of the vehicle. This has been done to make room for the enormous 640 hp V10 engine, which is among the most powerful ever to have been placed in an American sports car. In fact, it produces more torque than any other naturally aspirated street legal car. This enables the 2013 Viper GTS to travel at almost 200mph in a straight line. It also has superb acceleration, going from 0 to 60 in under five seconds. This enables it to compete with many Italian super cars in terms of speed and acceleration.
The 2013 Viper GTS is also the first Viper to integrate traction and steering controls to maximize handling and ensure that the vehicle is very easy and tame to drive. While it has a manual transmission only, dashboard lights supplement the tachometer to ensure that drivers shift at the right moment. The vehicle has advanced, computer-controlled traction control which enables the wheels to grip and brake independently and perfectly, ensuring perfect handling even in the hands of an unskilled driver. This also enables the Viper to corner much better than previous models, although it retains the FR layout and does not have all-wheel drive. The independent braking system uses ceramic disc brakes, enabling it to go from top speed to a dead stop in seconds...