2,000+ HP Twin-Turbo Viper Builds Boost, Does Wheelie and 7s Passes

Unless we're mistaken, the wingless snake is the same one that recently took part in the big TX2K event, where we showed it going up against the "Yoda Supra." It too got eliminated before reaching the finals, but that doesn't mean this isn't an extreme machine.

First, let's start with the forced induction. Twin-turbo conversions are not uncommon in the drag racing world. And this Calvo system has been under development for over six years, slowly building power. But think of how unusual it is for a Viper to be building up turbo boost.

Obviously, the pipes coming out the side of the front fenders are quite dramatic. So are the gigantic rear drag tires or the parachute used to slow it down. But for the most part, this looks like your average street-racing Viper, the kind of car that gives GT-R owners nightmares.

This is the build of Ned Dunphy's Vengence Racing, and it started with a "streetable" 1060 rear-wheel horsepower on E85. What's really makes this an interesting Viper is that the driver set records with both an automatic and the factory manual. Can you imagine getting between that much power and some racing slicks? The stick-shift record was set a few years back at 8.66s with a trap speed of 174 mph (280 kph).

And don't believe the "2,000 horsepower" in the title of the video. After it was fitted with 80mm snails, the Viper put down 1,900 rear-wheel horsepower while spinning the tires. It's making 2,500 hp for sure.

The fastest pass of the day is a 7.145s at 195.22 miles (314.17 kph) per hour. The so-called failed attempts include one where the long-nosed V10 supercar pulls a wheelie. From what we hear, the owner is currently working on building a second Viper that's even faster, which will be powered by a Steve Morris 481X racing V8 engine worth about $70,000 on its own and capable of running tons more boost. We presume this will have a custom front frame so it won't qualify as stock, but you never know.