V10 Dodge Viper v V8 Challenger: DRAG RACE

It’s time for an all-American showdown!

We’ve got our hands on the Mk2 Dodge Viper GTS, and it’s going up against a Dodge Challenger! The question is, will it be a walkover for the newer Dodge? Let’s take a closer look…

Starting with the Viper, it’s powered by an 8-litre naturally-aspirated V10 that can deliver 456hp and 664Nm of torque. This power is sent to the rear wheels only via a 6-speed manual gearbox, and the car weighs in at just 1,595kg. When new in 1998 it cost around £69,000, but as of today it’s valued at around £78,000.

Alongside it we have the Challenger RT Scatpack. It’s powered by a 6.4-litre V8 that can produce 492hp and 644Nm. This power is sent to the rear wheels via an 8-speed auto, and it tips the scales at 1,957kg. As new it costs around $49,000, but if you’re looking to pick one up in the UK, it’ll set you back around £65,000!

So the Challenger is newer and more powerful, but will the weight difference prove decisive? There’s only one way to find out for sure… LET’S RACE!

Thanks to @AdamC3046 for joining us with his Viper!

[harlyquin]

the guy driving the viper added 165hp with his sheer will and determination

[Felniak]

The guy driving the viper was in a mission for the win.

[ZachBillings]

Dude can drive. Never seen a video of someone launching (and shifting) a Viper so well.

[Ding_Bat]

Adam's gear shifts are proper!!!!

[rafaelw]

Dude looks like an evil cartoon villain when he is racing the viper lmao 🤣

[djvirtlgaming]

Ok, launching like that in a Viper is pretty impressive.

[asitadkar]

The Viper is just such a legendary car

[anikiladorVI]

That was extremely satisfying, a was cheering so hard for the viper… every 90s kid dream car, and what a skill from the owner man, he can handle that thing perfectly, must drive it a lot. Congratulations, amazing car, great skill.

[LtNduati]

Dude in the viper had MJ "I took that Personally" levels of grit and determination to win

Please have him on again - he was fun to watch

[Speedyst]

I’m 100% sure the Viper isn’t as easy to handle as Adam makes it look. So big props to him. And it has the only real color combination that should be allowed in this car, blue and white stripes.

[AdamC]

A pleasure to have been invited back for another race 🫡

[rickym.]

My man driving the viper should be in the next fast and furious movie.

[jeremyng]

Adam has a really good manual launch control😮😮

[sydneysaga]

One of the most exhilarating drag races I've seen

[mc]

Sounds a little sycophantic, but Adam C - I’m so proud of what he’s done and how he’s made it to a Viper and Carwow with Mat. A genuinely nice chap and deserves the hard work he puts into it.

[VeghMonke]

We need more Adam energy in this world. He was hilarious to watch while taming that beast of a car!

[Nefville]

That exact Viper is one of the best looking American cars ever made. What a design.

[sillylung]

The second gen viper in blue with thw white stripes has been my dream car since the first time I saw it. I had a poster of it on my wall and i had built 3 different model kits of it. A push fit one, the normal glue together one, and a huge one with working doors and wheels that turned qhen you moved the steering wheel. Building those was a big part of the quality time i spent with my dad. He got to share his love of classic cars with building those models with me. I miss you dad qnd there isnt a day that i dont think about you.

[ZaliMKashii]

Matt... Your friend becomes sparta!! and comes back to normal human really quick. 😂😂😂

[Twin]

Finally someone who can drive a manual that viper is insane