The Dodge Viper SRT10 is a V10-powered sports car, manufactured by the Dodge division of Chrysler.  Production of the two-seat sports car began at New Mack Assembly in 1991 and moved to its current home at Conner Avenue Assembly in October 1995.

In 2008, with the introduction of the 510 cu in (8.4 L) V10, the Viper produced 600 bhp (450 kW) at 6000 rpm and 560 lb·ft (760 N·m) at 5100 rpm, and also received better flowing heads with larger valves, Mechadyne cam-in-cam variable valve timing on the exhaust cam lobes, and dual electronic throttle bodies.  The rev limit could be increased by 300 rpm due to the improved valve-train stability from both the new camshaft profiles and valve-springs.  The engine was developed with some external assistance from McLaren Automotive and Ricardo Consulting Engineers.  Electronic engine control is developed by Continental AG; the controller can monitor the crankshaft and cylinder position up to six times during each firing and has 10 times more processing power than the previous unit.

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