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2008 Dodge Viper Features Review

July 28, 2008

FEATURES | 6 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Makes no apologies for its lack of key luxury and safety features
Edmunds

New Viper does offer a navigation system
The Detroit News

AM/FM radio w/in-dash 6-disc CD/MP3 changer
ConsumerGuide

Apparently Dodge has decided that 600 horsepower and insanely aggressive styling are features enough for the 2008 Dodge Viper, because the Dodge Viper offers little else in the way of creature comforts and luxuries.

The 2008 Dodge Viper comes with few standard features, and Edmunds finds that it "makes no apologies for its lack of key luxury and safety features." This sentiment pervades reviews read by TheCarConnection.com, as Cars.com reviewers feel that the Dodge Viper 2008 "seems to say, 'if you disapprove, buy something else.'" When it comes to the standard available features, Edmunds lists "power-adjustable pedals, full power accessories, a tilt steering wheel, keyless entry and a seven-speaker, 300-watt audio system with a six-disc CD changer." The 2008 Dodge Viper ACR offers similar standard features.

The options list on the Dodge Viper 2008 is minimal and even includes the choice of stripping some features from the Dodge Viper ACR. Motor Trend writes that "40 pounds can be removed by opting for the 'Hard Core' package, which deletes the audio system" and "underhood silencer pad, trunk carpet, and tire inflator" on the Dodge Viper ACR, making for an even quicker and more formidable racer. Standard 2008 Dodge Vipers feature the option of "a navigation system combined with SIRIUS Satellite Radio," according to Kelley Blue Book. ConsumerGuide says that various trims and color packages are available on the Dodge Viper 2008, including a $3,000 Dual Stripes option.

Conclusion

Features just add weight on a purebred race car like the 2008 Dodge Viper, so Dodge has done away with many of them.

FEATURES | 6 out of 10Expert Quotes:Makes no apologies for its lack of key luxury and safety featuresEdmundsNew Viper does offer a navigation systemThe Detroit NewsAM/FM radio w/in-dash 6-disc CD/MP3 changerConsumerGuide Apparently Dodge has decided that 600 horsepower and insanely aggressive styling are features enough for the 2008 Dodge Viper, because the Dodge Viper offers little else in the way of creature comforts and luxuries. The 2008 Dodge Viper comes with few standard features, and Edmunds finds that it "makes no apologies for its lack of key luxury and safety features." This sentiment pervades reviews read by TheCarConnection.com, as Cars.com reviewers feel that the Dodge Viper 2008 "seems to say, 'if you disapprove, buy something else.'" When it comes to the standard available features, Edmunds lists "power-adjustable pedals, full power accessories, a tilt steering wheel, keyless entry and a seven-speaker, 300-watt audio system with a six-disc CD changer." The 2008 Dodge Viper ACR offers similar standard features. The options list on the Dodge Viper 2008 is minimal and even includes the choice of stripping some features from the Dodge Viper ACR. Motor Trend writes that "40 pounds can be removed by opting for the 'Hard Core' package, which deletes the audio system" and "underhood silencer pad, trunk carpet, and tire inflator" on the Dodge Viper ACR, making for an even quicker and more formidable racer. Standard 2008 Dodge Vipers feature the option of "a navigation system combined with SIRIUS Satellite Radio," according to Kelley Blue Book. ConsumerGuide says that various trims and color packages are available on the Dodge Viper 2008, including a $3,000 Dual Stripes option. ConclusionFeatures just add weight on a purebred race car like the 2008 Dodge Viper, so Dodge has done away with many of them.  2008 DODGE VIPER STYLING | [10 out of 10] Car and Driver: "Much more aggressive hood that takes its inspiration from the Competition coupe" Cars.com: "Styling as the stuff of grade-school boys' daydreams" Kelley Blue Book: "SRT overdid its self-proclaimed race-inspired image" Few ...

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Other Choices:

While some may think the 2008 Dodge Viper competes against garden-variety Corvettes, the only Corvette that really stands up to Chrysler's snake is the mighty Z06 edition. The Viper outpowers the Corvette Z06 by 95 horsepower, but the Corvette is nearly as quick--not that anyone really cares about second place in this duel.

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