2009 Dodge Viper: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for 2009 is the addition of the SRT10 trim to the lineup. Otherwise, this is a light update: the 600-hp V10 carries over, while the center console and some frame and fuel-system hardware were revised.
About the 2009 Dodge Viper
4th gen (2008-2010), second year of the 8.4-liter/600-hp update.
The 2009 Viper is Dodge’s purest performance car: a two-seat American sports car built around a huge naturally aspirated V10, rear-wheel drive, and a manual gearbox. Dodge described it as a back-to-basics sports car with race-inspired hardware and dramatic styling. Against more polished rivals, its draw is brute-force character, direct driver involvement, and the sense that the whole car exists to deliver speed, noise, and presence rather than luxury.
The SRT10 is the regular-production Viper in coupe and roadster form, built around a direct, race-inspired driving experience rather than luxury-car polish. Its signature hardware includes an 8.4-liter V10 with 600 horsepower, a 6-speed manual, rear-wheel drive, Brembo brakes, and suede microfiber seats with leather trim.
What changed, by category
2009 Dodge Viper specs and features by trim
| Feature | |
|---|---|
| Engine | V10, 8.4 Liter |
| Transmission | Manual, 6-Spd w/Overdrive |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas |
| MPG City | 13 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 22 mpg |
| Horsepower | 600 hp |
| Torque | 560 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 8.4–14.7 cu-ft |
| Seats | 2 |
| Doors | 2 |
| Alarm System | |
| Alloy Wheels | |
| Fog Lights | |
| Rear Spoiler | |
| Navigation System | |
| Leather Seats | |
| Tilt Wheel | |
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2009 Dodge Viper?
The biggest change is the addition of the SRT10 trim to the 2009 lineup. Beyond that, updates were limited to the center console and revised frame and fuel-system hardware.
Did the 2009 Dodge Viper get a new engine?
No. The 2009 Viper carries over its 8.4-liter V10 with 600 horsepower and 560 lb-ft of torque, along with the 6-speed manual transmission and rear-wheel-drive layout.
What changed inside the 2009 Dodge Viper?
The center-console bezel was revised, and the window switches were placed in a recessed layout. The infotainment and other core electronics remained essentially unchanged.
Were there structural changes to the 2009 Dodge Viper?
Yes. Dodge revised the steel frame and the fuel-tank and filler hardware for the 2009 model year.
Is the 2009 Dodge Viper a major redesign?
No. The 2009 Viper is a light-update model that retains the basic design and 600-hp powertrain introduced for 2008.