2006 Dodge Viper SRT-10 review from North America

A few small leaks here and there, nothing serious.

Let me start off by saying, holy cow.

I had no idea that a car could have such massive power, and at such a low RPM. You don't even have to take it passed 3,000 RPM to rape 99% of every car on the road. Sport bike?? No problem! just drop a gear and floor the throttle and enjoy the sweet, sweet tone of the massive V10 engine as you sail passed the peeved off biker. Not only is this car oh so brutally fast that it can rip your head off with just a blip of the throttle, but it can also turn like a dream. 90 degree turns at 60+ mph are hardly a task for the Viper.

While you are having more fun than a 5 year old at the arcade, you are accomponied by an amazing cockpit. Not nearly as elaborate as the one in my M3, but it has everything you need. I just love the drivers seat; it is nowhere as cozy as one you might find in a BMW, but it is more supportive, which is essential since this car needs your full, undivided attention, and respect. The sound system is also a plus. Blair your favorite music as you are on your Sunday morning drive. The cabin, however, will get very hot if you drive for more than 30 minutes, as you will find yourself turning the AC dial counter clockwise, even in the peak of winter.

Costs, as you might expect, are brutal on just about anyones wallet (unless of corse, you are a multi-millionaire). Unless you truly are 100 percent positive you want this car, and can afford it, don't buy it. Between my car payment, insurance, and gas, it costs me over $2,500 a month.