2009 Dodge Viper Road Test Ratings

A car that succeeds in its goal to drive and perform well above all else.

Loads of power, grip and excellent brakes. Handling is friendlier than the previous generation, but still not for beginners.

Visibility is poor. Primary controls require deliberate effort and engine heat pervades the cabin.

Control knobs at their most simple. A super-heated hatch area rules out the storage of heat-sensitive cargo.

Not quite as outrageous as first-generation. Interior remains a opportunity for improvement.