500x500x500… the once imaginary triple crown of the automotive world. It took an extraordinary vehicle like Viper, and the all-out attitude of the new Performance Vehicle Operations (PVO) group to make it a reality. After all, they’re the engineering team that combines specialty vehicle and motor sports know-how to create the outrageous family of high-performance Dodge SRT vehicles. So it came as no surprise that they went up to the “500” line and, in true Dodge fashion, laid rubber right across it. We’re talking a 505 cubic-inch engine. 500 horsepower. And 525 pound-feet of pavement melting torque. All under the hood of a pulse-quickening, adrenaline rush-inducing convertible that continues to capture the imagination of car enthusiasts around the world. The truth is Viper has been somewhat of an icon ever since it rolled across the auto show stage as a radical concept car. Now, it’s been totally redesigned to be lighter, more precisely balanced and even better looking… oh yeah, and faster. 2003 Dodge Viper SRT-10. Approach with caution. Because this snake can fly.
    This was the overview for the 2003 Dodge Viper STR/10 on Dodge’s website. And believe me, this snake can fly. I mean, the engine is 8.3 liters for crying out loud! That’s the largest motor in the world in a production car. And think about it. A Lamborghini Murcielago has an engine displacement of 6.2 liters. That’s pretty much nothing compared to the Viper.
    To summarize all of this, the Viper has 500 horsepower, 525 ft. lbs. of torque, 505 cubic inches of engine displacement, and is faster than its predecessor. Way faster.

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