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What is the top speed of a Dodge Viper V12?

The Dodge Viper never used a V12; production cars were powered by an 8.0-liter V10, and the fastest versions could reach about 206 mph (332 km/h). There is no Viper V12 in the production lineup, and any references to a V12 are not representative of a published production model.


Why the Viper never used a V12


The Viper’s engineering program focused on a high-displacement V10 and aggressive weight distribution rather than a larger V12. Over its two-decade run, Dodge refined the V10 with increasing power and improved aerodynamics, which allowed the cars to post ever-higher top speeds while maintaining track-ready performance characteristics.


Key model generations and their top speeds



  • RT/10 (1992–1995): around 165 mph (266 km/h)

  • Gen II GTS/RT/1996–1999: around 195 mph (314 km/h)

  • SRT-10 (2003–2006): around 195–196 mph (314–315 km/h)

  • SRT Viper (2008–2010): around 206 mph (332 km/h)

  • SRT Viper (2013–2017): around 206 mph (332 km/h)


Concluding the list, the Viper’s top speed climbed as horsepower and aero refinements improved, culminating in a published 206 mph for many of the later, high-performance variants.


Common myths about a V12 engine in the Viper



  • There was no production Viper V12 model.

  • The Viper line relied on an 8.0-liter V10 throughout its production life.

  • Any talk of a V12 typically references rumors, concepts, or non-production projects rather than a sold vehicle.

  • When cited by manufacturers, the top speed figure for the peak Viper variants sits at about 206 mph (332 km/h).


The absence of a V12 is a defining trait of the Viper’s design philosophy: raw displacement, a fierce V10 soundtrack, and purposeful aerodynamics that delivered top speeds in the low 200s mph range on the fastest models.


Bottom line: what this means for top speed


Because there has never been a production Dodge Viper with a V12, the relevant question centers on the V10-powered models. The best-known capstone figures come from the later SRT Viper generations, which Dodge published at about 206 mph (332 km/h). If you’re chasing peak speed in a Viper, you’re looking at the V10-powered, performance-focused variants rather than any V12 configuration.


Summary


In short, the Dodge Viper does not have a V12 option. Across its V10-powered lineage, top speeds progressed from roughly 165 mph in the early RT/10 era to a published 206 mph in the modern SRT Viper variants. Any reference to a V12 for the Viper is not grounded in production reality, and the current and historical performance milestones are defined by its V10 engines and aerodynamic development.

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