2015 Dodge Viper: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2015 Dodge Viper is its revised 8.4-liter V10, now rated at 645 horsepower, paired with an updated six-speed manual that improves highway fuel economy. This is a substantial mid-generation update rather than a redesign.
About the 2015 Dodge Viper
5th generation (2013-2017), third model year with a notable lineup expansion and mechanical update.
Dodge sold the Viper as a hand-built American supercar that put engine drama and driver involvement ahead of comfort and daily ease. Its appeal was simple and very old-school: a massive naturally aspirated V10, a six-speed manual, rear-wheel drive, and a compact cockpit that felt closer to a race car than a luxury coupe. Compared with a Corvette or Porsche 911, the Viper leaned harder into raw sound, heat, weighty controls, and track-bred character.
The SRT is the raw, track-focused version, while the new GT adds two-mode adaptive suspension, broader stability-control settings, leather-and-Alcantara seats, and an 8.4-inch touchscreen. The GTC is mechanically based on the GT but carries one-of-one factory identification and a personalized dash badge. The GTS is the richer version, with premium leather, upgraded brakes, and an 18-speaker Harman Kardon audio system.
What changed, by category
2015 Dodge Viper specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V10, 8.4 Liter | V10, 8.4 Liter | V10, 8.4 Liter | V10, 8.4 Liter |
| Transmission | Manual, 6-Spd | Manual, 6-Spd | Manual, 6-Spd | Manual, 6-Spd |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 12 mpg | 12 mpg | 12 mpg | 12 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | 21 mpg |
| Horsepower | 645 hp | 645 hp | 645 hp | 645 hp |
| Torque | 600 lb-ft | 600 lb-ft | 600 lb-ft | 600 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 14.7 cu-ft | 14.7 cu-ft | 14.7 cu-ft | 14.7 cu-ft |
| Seats | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Doors | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Alarm System | ||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||
| Traction Control | ||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||
| Rear Spoiler | ||||
| Navigation System | ||||
| Premium Audio | ||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | ||||
| Leather Seats | ||||
| Power Driver Seat | ||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||
| Tilt Wheel | ||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2015 Dodge Viper?
The biggest change is the revised 8.4-liter V10, which rises from 640 to 645 horsepower. Dodge also updates the six-speed manual transmission to improve highway fuel economy.
Which trims joined the 2015 Dodge Viper lineup?
The 2015 Dodge Viper lineup adds SRT, GT, GTS, and GTC trim listings as the car returns to Dodge branding. The meaningful expansion centers on the new middle-grade GT and the later GTC, a GT-based special-order version with one-of-one factory identification.
How is the 2015 Viper GT different from the GTC?
The 2015 Viper GTC is mechanically based on the GT but has an individually identified factory build. It carries a personalized instrument-panel badge and one-of-one status rather than a different engine or suspension setup.
Did the 2015 Dodge Viper gain more standard safety equipment?
Yes. Every 2015 Dodge Viper gains a standard rearview camera and side airbags.
Is the 2015 Dodge Viper a major upgrade over the 2014 model?
Yes, but it is not a redesign. The 2015 model has five more horsepower, a revised manual transmission, standard rearview camera and side airbags, upgraded standard audio equipment, and a broader trim lineup.
2015 Dodge Viper Reviews
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