2015 Dodge Viper Gets a Performance Bump
The 2015 Dodge Viper will be an increase in performance, but don’t get your hopes up.
While it won’t hit the impressive figures of the Challenger SRT Hellcat, which has 707 hp, the 2015 Viper will have 645 hp, an increase of five compared to the 2014 model year. Torque will remain at 600 lb-ft.
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The numbers come courtesy of the SAEJ1349 certification database and expect the 2015 Dodge Viper to also be lighter with its power-to-weight ratio improving by 0.8 percent for the new model year.
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[Source: Road & Track]
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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