2013 Dodge SRT Viper GTS Review - This Car Scared the Sh*t Out of Me!

It's not often I sh*t my pants when flooring a car in 2nd gear.
/ zygrene

[@johnmitchell2269]

You don't need a morning coffee, or any form of caffeine if you own a Viper. The moment you start driving, they wake you the F up and make you pay attention. I think I would recommend a Viper to anyone that likes to take risks and be on the edge. big NA torque is such a different experience to forced induction torque though. People who supercharge or turbo their Viper must be nuts 😂

[@WhiteMouse77]

.....you need to be awake to survive driving this...

[@fundamentallybroken4194]

As a gen3 viper owner (with only 500hp) I can agree with this statement. The gen5 like the one in this video has an additional 140hp, and I know from experience that you can feel every single one of those ponies.

[@seanpollard4844]

The viper never gets old because it is a classic hot rod formula. Take the biggest naturally aspirated engine you got and send it to the widest rear tires you got with the heaviest duty manual transmission. Side pipes should be standard on all performance cars for that stereo rumble exhaust sound. You cannot argue with the track times. This is the kind of car that takes your whole life to master.

[@Apodalont]

It isn't and never was a truck engine! The only thing a Viper v10 has in common with the old iron magnum truck engine is bore centers.

[@mr.cookie7308]

Taking this car to a canyon road is asking to meet your maker.

[@Turshin]

This guy doesn't have the skills. You wanna see someone push the Viper on a canyon road, go watch the smoking tire's review on the Viper TA.

[@robertsahr8886]

It doesn't have a truck engine. The truck engine was derived from that. The Viper V10 was developed in concert with Lamborghini...

[@sunnyvalentino]

OMG. I REALLY enjoy this video. What a beast and you were man enough to share that it was too much for you on those roads. I used to crave one since I was a kid and back in 2014 test drove one - it's like meeting your hero and realizing it was cool in concept but not someone you want to hang out with. We will never see a car like this again.

[@danielaaaabeeeceee5126]

Same story,in love since 96 as a child,meet my hero later on and purchased it........its like a glove,perfect car for me and now on my third one.spooled down about 78k miles on them on my own and it never gets boring 😆💪

[@SethDaughters]

The only Mopar I would ever want.

[@adamn389]

They added a huge wing to the later Viper ACR That added so much down force at speed that rear traction improved at the limit so the Viper ACR set production car lap time records at tracks all over united states

[@fastec5]

The wing was also 1776 millimeters if I remember right, and it also created so much downforce you couldn't put it on an open trailer or else it would pick the front of the trailer/back of the truck up on the interstate

[@guillaumesandmayer7053]

Jeremy Clarkson described the Viper as a , :- 'Perfectly nice axe murderer' - hysterical 😊

[@user-lw1ln9te2k]

To reassure some big boys. I’m 6’1 198lbs size 12 and have had the pleasure to drive a gen 5 I can say I fit well. I didn’t push it to any standard or even attempt heel or toe but I can say I didn’t feel too big for it. God is this a scary car Edit: also to note I was wearing a helmet so I’m pretty confident 6’1-6’4 you are still fitting 💪

[@Mike-qq8iy]

I’m 6’2” 220 and sat in one recently and didn’t fit at all. I think there was almost enough room for my head but it didn’t matter because the top of the windshield was so much lower so I couldn’t see out of it at all. Had to hunch over a lot and lean the seat back more than I’d like to drive it. But they do make a kit to lower the seat 2-2.5” which I think would be enough for me. A bucket seat should improve that even more.

[@user-lw1ln9te2k]

@@Mike-qq8iy I drove in the SRT if that makes a difference and I am 198 lean to bear in mind. But yeah I’m unsure how the difference would be so drastic over an inch apart from our torso/leg length differences. Anyone over 6 foot defo needs to try before you buy I guess 💀

[@wesleyrice2138]

Just three days ago, I was searching 'zygrene viper' to no avail. What a great video! Hoping you get to review an older gen too.

[@mr2death]

Damn that car looks intimidating to drive. What a beauty though.

[@samueldowney2806]

Great video, glad to know that (as of 2013 at least) Vipers haven't gone soft. What a crazy car.

[@tonymcflattie2450]

Laxative on wheels!

[@spencersgarage]

My fav Viper has always been the 1998 GTS blue with white stripes.

[@VQSeries]

Great review as always, ps would love to see a Viper reviewed on track by you!

[@j.3854]

C6 Z06 2nd gear goes to almost 100 also. insane torque.

[@YakuzaJZ]

Absolutely love this thing! I wonder what a set of long tube headers could do to the sound! 🔥

[@vipermoon_]

I drove a 2013 base model. Agreed, too much for me on even public country roads and I made sure to kept everything on due to old tires. Dream come true.

[@fordracing331]

My lord….you’ve been playing too many video games. The Gen 5 is the best shifting 6 speed trans this 55 year old has driven…period. My Viper has an unbelievable amount of mechanical traction as long as the road is dry and above 65 degrees. I never burnt my legs on the “hot” exhaust. The Gen 5 is a true analog beast that does what you tell it to do.

[@Turshin]

He's just regurgitating a bunch of BS other auto journalists who suck at driving have said about the Viper.

[@brasp]

such a good video. The viper is something all enthusiast should experience at least once. What an amazing car

[@hpaddictz3068]

Not a truck engine. Completely different lol

[@vinceteo7091]

I remember when I was in gr12 in 2014 and they couldn’t sell these. To the point where the dropped each model by 10,000 Canadian bringing the price down to 85k Canadian for a base viper. This was dealership pricing on a brand new viper…. Crazy to think about.

[@motonvipr]

This happened to the 05/06 Ford GT too, prices dropped to $115k, on a 140/150k car. Now its a car worth north of 300k.

[@kngsenpai]

I’m 6’4 240 and this video has truly shattered my dreams of fitting in a viper 😢

[@jamesarcher2117]

Nah you would fit fine, just get a gen 3 convertible you will LOVE it. Im 6ft 230 and I have to scoot the seat up to reach full clutch. Plenty of room

[@tabryis]

240 holy shit dude

[@Turshin]

​@tabryis he's 6 foot 4 inches. What do you mean holy shit?

[@VarioFelce]

This viper is really beautiful

[@01vadar25]

I am on my second one had a 2003 then got the 2013 so I have owned one for 20yrs love the beast !!

[@1ROCKY89]

Wow helpful review. 2nd gen and 5th gen Viper back to back comparison please

[@KVX21]

Great review. Looks like a great car.

[@NDEEZMiata]

“This car tries to kill you” That’s a feature not a bug 😂 Always wanted a viper…cars are fun when they try to murder you

[@DeePunter]

Is it possible to add a on track review too?

[@richboy900]

The viper reminds me of an American TVR. Just raw and wild

[@frederickcook87]

Love the viper but why is it so small inside 😟😫😟

[@stizandelasage]

The wide tire is why it handles the tire width is GT3 spec on the track

[@t-roy2418]

Would y’all take the Viper or ZO6? I would take Viper

[@coldblade666]

Commendable of you to know your limits with the car. If you don't respect the car, it will certainly not respect you!

[@thinkcritically7564]

You need to respect it and modulate the throttle accordingly. Viper is a hot rod that can handle as many Gs as you you’re willing to push. It reminds me a lot of the 427 replica cobras. Just raw and nasty!

[@Ryebread100]

Compared to other performance N/A v10s out there, how does this sound like a truck motor? Lol at it’s low Mid 6k peak redline it sounds like a proper v10. Any high displacement sounds heavy but that joke was old in the v3 already. V4 was no joke at all.

[@plynwow]

Absolutely gorgeous car!

[@logwind]

can you comment on the driving position? I found that it just didn't feel right. everything seemed askew.

[@InCali4Good]

Rear tires are 355. Same as a Bugatti Chiron ;)

[@snakebitten6967]

Another video with someone doing viper review with the usual erroneous checkboxes. Dangerous. Check. Trying to kill me. Check. Truck engine. Check. None of it is correct but today, truth and actual facts just don’t matter anymore. Lolol.

[@leonwillett4645]

That car tried to kill you. Well done for fighting back and surviving.

[@milli2385]

I want a viper gts so bad but I’m 6’5 230 smh. I went to a dealership that had one down here in Miami and I only “fit” with the targa top off. Crushed my soul lol

[@r129r16pfl]

Use custom seat*

[@milli2385]

@@r129r16pfl possible but idk for sure. I have a long torso so cars like the f430 and 458 worked well for me because they allow me to slouch down for extra room. Problem with the viper is if I slouch down or get a lower seat then my knees end up against the side of the door and the console. That’s why I can’t really drive Lamborghinis. I rented a gallardo performante and couldn’t use the left turn signal because of my knees lol

[@oskarskates]

You would think dodge of all brands would make a car that fits good ol' boys.

[@vibora7795]

@@oskarskates that's what the challenger and chargers are for.

[@vanillascoop11]

@@milli2385 they sell seat brackets to lower the viper seats very common mod in the viper world!

[@jorgeluiscapiello414]

Looks wild!!!

[@Datsun510zen]

The appeal of the Viper is the ridiculousness of it. Even if it's not the most practical of sports car, it's so over the top it demands respect. Track maybe, but not a canyon carver by any measure. At least not without a zanex and a man diaper.

[@malcolmn.5222]

It's crazy to see guys putting 2000hp in these cars

[@RD-zq7bp]

Calvo is up to 3000 hp now. Absolute insanity. I have a 2000 viper with a built motor and supercharger pushing it to just under 1000 hp and 1000 tq. It is terrifying 😂

[@gigatron2008]

Older models are crazier. No Nannie’s. I have nt555r2s on rears and that’s pretty much perfect on a gen 2. There’s no wringing out power in a v10😊

[@tabryis]

Nice good vod

[@marquisreveler8125]

I hope I get put my hands on this American muscle and strut a Victor Racing accessory 😍😍😍

[@realtalk4689]

I need that in my life

[@bannister556]

You drove the Mustang GT-PP and the Viper. A 2020-22 GT500 is next. It'll be like the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears . . .

[@darrellbarnes2096]

His contradiction in this video is crazy.

[@2006chunming]

Beast!!!

[@Balo657]

Definitely has aged well

[@WhiteMouse77]

Fiat: we pushed Chrysler to make last Viper totaly civilized.... Dodge:....so we did step back from our plans and made it more like binded avalanche instead of tsunami on a leach as was tuned the previous one....

[@ChrisPBacon198]

The First Generation Viper is a Death Trap

[@jpnphom5470]

I never heard a truck sounded like a viper

[@j.3854]

Awesome car and video. Should go watch Sneakysnakes 9.0 liter build. the thing is animal.

[@augustortiz]

Theres another 9.0L track build. He has even more power than the Sneaky viper.

[@erniearambula3525]

Definitely a hairy chested beast of a car that's not for the feint of heart.

[@F8Tributo]

Death trap? Oh, pleeze.... I've had mine for 23 years and 76,000 miles. Lots of track time. Learn to drive it, no problem

[@adnolaz]

Drive a Gen 1 or 2 if you want frightening😅

[@stever41g]

Pure testosterone!

[@electricslide8469]

It's not a truck engine. Not even close.

[@manfreakcaharambe942]

rears are 20 inch 355 u can lower the seat i have 14 gts stryker model changed the computer box upgraded it with extra octane!!This care is very tricky the back will swing on you!!!!!pay attention u drive the beast!!!!

[@ForTehNguyen]

rears are 355, thicccccccccccccc

[@JavierPerez-pf7ub]

It's not a truck engine or has shared anything with a truck. Get your shhh together... I mean your facts sorry

[@11rosalex11]

Great car reviewed by an ID10T

[@Kyle899]

5’7” and you think you barely fit. Barely fit is your hair rubbing on headliner and getting static buildup

[@nightrodmx]

Gen 4 vipers are even more dangerous, with almost same whp but no nannies

[@augustortiz]

Its weird this car. I drove the 3rd gen Viper and the engine was strangely one of the least memorable parts of the experience. For me the best parts were the shifter feel (like loading a shotgun), the seating position/where you are sat in relation to the car and how On/Off switch like the engine felt (probably a terrible throttle calibration). The C6 Z06 I drove that same night felt far superior as a driving tool.

[@Jefecino]

V8 EATR

[@BC_I_LETU]

Fun video but agree you don’t have the skills for the car, clearly you’ve never been in a viper. Rear tires should be 355’s. You drove the car wrong, you snap on and off the gas, the car needs just a bit of gas to keep the rear end locked up to preform right. Car is amazing once you understand its soul.

[@Rspsupraturbo]

I was gonna buy this car with imaginary money that i dont have, but i just remembered, im 6 foot so its already a big no. Guess im buying a Ferrari 458 instead....again with what money?

[@kurtkaster5666]

Crazy that it only makes 20 more horsepower with 8.4 liters, than an R8 with 5.2 liters. Imagine if that engine was making over 100hp per liter! This one is def a step up from the all plastic ones from the early 2000's. If Dodge gave this car the C8 treatment, meaning mid engine, get rid of the plastic, and a 9000 rpm V10. OMG. No need to "wring it out".

[@rodneyburke2202]

R8 is also boosted

[@300cmysrt8]

Look at the difference in torque numbers though.

[@vanillascoop11]

the gen 5 had more carbon then you think.

[@Gchang54]

You cant have it all, torque or high rpm not both

[@asianyangster916]

First

[@31terikennedy]

Don't drive the car stupid and stupid things won't happen. Pushing the car on backroad twisties that you driven before isn't a smart thing to do.

[@pab3783]

I’m 5’9” and I didn’t fit in that car.

[@carsonj4031]

if your 5'9 you can fit in a miata, if you can fit in a miata you can fit in a viper lol.

[@pab3783]

@@carsonj4031 go sit in one. Then, you’ll understand.

[@wesleyrice2138]

@@carsonj4031 lol

[@Kyle899]

Sure… I’m 6’3” and I fit in a Viper.

[@davidpineda645]

Yeah its good but u can modify a infiniti g37 with turboe and get more power to the wheels and look sleeper. Tuner > Muscle

[@Stephen-re4oy]

😂

[@joogullae3456]

Bro what

[@IS300Spartan]

Found the teenager

[@davidpineda645]

@@joogullae3456 search up infiniti g37 tuned twin turbo all wheel drive

[@joogullae3456]

@@davidpineda645 yes I know what you're talking about I love nissans but you got hella vipers easily going 2000hp twin turbo. Just different platforms you can appdexiate them both

[@RealziesCuts]

Man I forgot how bad the V 10 sounds compared to a proper V-8 😅 Failmobile ZL1 over this everyday all day 🏆

[@zhila5958]

to each their own. i think the viper motor sounds better than any other American engine

[@VarioFelce]

The Viper is amazing

[@tabryis]

It's a very unique car; this vid is about the car, not someones personal take if it's the "best" Get over yourself

[@johnmitchell2269]

It has a restructured truck engine, that's why they sound like doggy doo.

[@shmiggz]

​@@johnmitchell2269it actually isn't. A common thought that is passed around but is not true.

[@user-pl7lr5dn8q]

i would be scared knowing an asian is behind the steering wheel in the viper

[@chich2744]

Not a truck engine