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2009 Dodge Viper Features Review

April 8, 2009

FEATURES | 6 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

I'm a little disappointed by the lack of cruise control
Cars.com

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
Edmunds

40 pounds can be removed by opting for the 'Hard Core' package
Motor Trend

Editors at TheCarConnection.com note that the 2009 Dodge Viper doesn't place a premium on features. Apparently, the view of the designers is that features add needless weight—so you won't find many of them here.

The 2009 Dodge Viper comes with few standard 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 2009 Dodge Viper ACR offers similar standard features. This certainly isn't much—but Cars.com reviewers feel that the Dodge Viper 2009 "seems to say, 'if you disapprove, buy something else.'" Edmunds finds that the 2009 Dodge Viper "makes no apologies for its lack of key luxury and safety features." The Cars.com reviewer also confesses, "I'll admit that after a week I longed for a cupholder, but I respect Dodge's exclusion of one."

The options list is minimal on the Dodge Viper 2009. Standard 2009 Dodge Vipers feature the option of "a navigation system combined with SIRIUS Satellite Radio," according to Kelley Blue Book. In the case of the 2009 Dodge Viper ACR, drivers can even choose to strip some features. Motor Trend reports 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. One downer is noted by Cars.com: "I'm a little disappointed by the lack of cruise control...I find cruise control helps me keep from inadvertently creeping above the speed limit...cruise would add little cost and practically no weight."

ConsumerGuide says that the 2009 Dodge Viper offers various trims and color packages, including a $3,000 Dual Stripes option. For 2009, four new colors are available. A six-spoke wheel design is optional.

Conclusion

Don’t expect to see many modern conveniences inside the 2009 Dodge Viper.

FEATURES | 6 out of 10Expert Quotes:I'm a little disappointed by the lack of cruise controlCars.compower-adjustable pedals, full power accessories, a tilt steering wheel, keyless entry and a seven-speaker, 300-watt audio system with a six-disc CD changerEdmunds40 pounds can be removed by opting for the 'Hard Core' packageMotor Trend Editors at TheCarConnection.com note that the 2009 Dodge Viper doesn't place a premium on features. Apparently, the view of the designers is that features add needless weight—so you won't find many of them here. The 2009 Dodge Viper comes with few standard 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 2009 Dodge Viper ACR offers similar standard features. This certainly isn't much—but Cars.com reviewers feel that the Dodge Viper 2009 "seems to say, 'if you disapprove, buy something else.'" Edmunds finds that the 2009 Dodge Viper "makes no apologies for its lack of key luxury and safety features." The Cars.com reviewer also confesses, "I'll admit that after a week I longed for a cupholder, but I respect Dodge's exclusion of one." The options list is minimal on the Dodge Viper 2009. Standard 2009 Dodge Vipers feature the option of "a navigation system combined with SIRIUS Satellite Radio," according to Kelley Blue Book. In the case of the 2009 Dodge Viper ACR, drivers can even choose to strip some features. Motor Trend reports 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. One downer is noted by Cars.com: "I'm a little disappointed by the lack of cruise control...I find cruise control helps me keep from inadvertently creeping above the speed limit...cruise would add little cost and practically no weight." ConsumerGuide says that the 2009 Dodge Viper offers various trims and color packages, including a $3,000 Dual Stripes option. For 2009, four new colors are available. A six-spoke wheel design is optional. ConclusionDon’t expect to see many modern conveniences inside the 2009 Dodge Viper. 2009 DODGE VIPER STYLING | [10 out of 10] Cars.com: "Look at this thing. It's not exactly unobtrusive" Kelley Blue Book: "more angular front end is highlighted by a large, functional air-intake scoop" ConsumerGuide: "the speedometer and fuel gauge can suffer sunlight reflections, ...

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Other Choices:

The Porsche 911 Turbo is an amazing automobile and considerably more expensive than the 2009 Dodge Viper. The personalities of these two vehicles are so different that we can't imagine a buyer ever making a choice between the two. 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. Another alternative for the muscle crowd is the soon-to-arrive 2010 Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang, which promises 540 horsepower from its supercharged V-8, along with significant improvements and a top speed of 155 mph. Unlike the Viper, the GT500 promises to have a lot of civility to go with its bite.

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Comments (1 total)

  1. By TaraunLekhi #1, Posted: 7/1/2009

    a bugatti veyron is the best car in the world!!!!!

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