2001 Dodge Viper: Road Test
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- MSRP: $69,225 -$72,225
- Invoice: $62,885 -$65,555
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Our road test for the 2001 Dodge Viper includes a full evaluation of the 2001 Dodge Viper from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2001 Dodge Viper, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2001 Dodge Viper help you decide if a 2001 Dodge Viper is right for you.
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ACCELERATION
| RT/10 | GTS | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 10 | 7.7 |
Brutal power from virtually any speed in any gear.
FUEL ECONOMY
| RT/10 | GTS | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 4.7 |
Poor. Just 12.2-14 mpg in our tests, even with lots of freeway driving, where overdrive 5th and 6th gears help economy.
RIDE QUALITY
| RT/10 | GTS | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 3.5 |
Stiff and thumpy except on very smooth surfaces. Roadster is almost flex-free, but bonded-on body panels flutter and vibrate.
STEERING/HANDLING/BRAKING
| RT/10 | GTS | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 9 | 7.8 |
Stiff structure, firm chassis, ultra-wide tires mean enormous cornering grip and virtually no body lean. But Viper's a handful on wet surfaces. Brakes have extraordinarily strong stopping power. We applaud this year's addition of standard ABS.
QUIETNESS
| RT/10 | GTS | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 3.6 |
High noise levels from all sources. Convertible suffers wind buffeting with top removed.
CONTROLS
| RT/10 | GTS | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 5.2 |
Nothing fancy in layout or materials. Businesslike presentation.
ROOM/COMFORT/DRIVER SEATING (FRONT)
| RT/10 | GTS | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 5 |
Entry/exit is usual sports-car squeeze, and seats low with high center hump. But head and leg room are ample. Considerable engine heat demands frequent use of air conditioner.
ROOM/COMFORT (REAR)
| RT/10 | GTS | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | .7 |
(No rear seating.)
CARGO ROOM
| RT/10 | GTS | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 2.1 |
Roadster's tiny, ill-shaped trunk holds little more than a couple of gym bags. GTS can take a weekend's worth of soft luggage. No interior storage to speak of.
VALUE WITHIN CLASS
| RT/10 | GTS | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 4 |
There are more-civilized high-performance sports cars that cost less and demand less energy to drive. But few automobiles of any price match Viper's bold nature. Supply trails demand, so don't expect a big discount.
Total Score
| RT/10 | GTS | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 33 | 36 | 44.3 |
Total Score: 35
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