The Dodge Viper might be one of the most American beasts out there, but when it comes to flying low on the drag strip, it's certainly not the easiest way to start a monster project. Well, Vipers such as the one we're here to show you can be credited for working to change that status.
As such, we want to give you the Gen V (this is actually the current, third-gen model) that recently managed to kill two world records with one stone.
This snake is now the world's quickest and fastest Gen V Viper, having pulled an 8.4-second run at 171 mph.
We'll pause the story for a moment to go over the quickest-vs-fastest topic, which split the internet earlier this year when Tesla announced its world record Model S P100D, with many news outlets confusing the two. So, once again, while acceleration times earn "quick" accolades, terminal velocity values should be rewarded with "fast" titles.
Returning to this Dodge, which, given its 8.4-liter V10 heart, seems to enjoy matching numbers, the supercar has obviously given up its atmospheric horsepower approach, going for a twin-turbo setup instead.
As a result, the V10 heart of the reptile now churns out 1,500 hp. The list of mods featured on the car also includes an M1 ECU package, 18-inch wheels shod in drag radials, as well as an E85 fuel system.
We've saved what could be labeled as the most extreme custom tech bit for last - we're dealing with what NTH Moto, the specialist behind the build, calls an auto conversion.
The Minneapolis-based aftermarket developer has even bigger plans for its Gen V Viper and we'll return to the topic as soon as we get our hands on more details.
P.S.: As a coincidence, the Gen V Dodge Viper half-mile record comes from a machine that also packs 1,500 ponies - who doesn't like nicely rounded outputs?
In his quest to bring you the most impressive automotive creations, Andrei relies on learning as a superpower. There's quite a bit of room in the garage that is this aficionado's heart, so factory-condition classics and widebody contraptions with turbos poking through the hood can peacefully coexist. Full profile
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