2016 Dodge Viper: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2016 Dodge Viper was the return of the track-focused ACR as a full factory trim. The rest of the lineup changed little, keeping the 645-hp V10 and six-speed manual transmission.
About the 2016 Dodge Viper
5th generation (2013-2017), fourth year and next-to-last model year.
Dodge positioned the Viper as a hand-built American supercar with very little filtering between the driver and the machine. Its identity centered on the huge naturally aspirated V10, manual transmission, lightweight mix of carbon fiber, aluminum, steel, and magnesium, and a cockpit designed around performance driving more than daily comfort. Against rivals, the Viper stood out for raw feel, manual-only involvement, and exclusivity rather than easy speed or polished luxury.
Every 2016 Viper pairs a 645-hp 8.4-liter V10 with a six-speed manual transmission, but the trims serve different priorities. The SRT is the raw road car, the GT adds a more road-friendly adjustable suspension and stronger brakes, and the GTS has a richer leather-lined cabin. The ACR sits at the track-focused end with adjustable racing suspension, carbon-ceramic brakes, and substantial aerodynamic hardware.
What changed, by category
2016 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 | V10, 8.4 Liter |
| Transmission | Manual, 6-Spd | Manual, 6-Spd | Manual, 6-Spd | Manual, 6-Spd | Manual, 6-Spd |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 12 mpg | 12 mpg | 12 mpg | 12 mpg | 12 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | 21 mpg |
| Horsepower | 645 hp | 645 hp | 645 hp | 645 hp | 645 hp |
| Torque | 600 lb-ft | 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 | 14.7 cu-ft |
| Seats | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Doors | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
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| Smartphone Interface | |||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | |||||
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| Power Driver Seat | |||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||||
| Tilt Wheel | |||||
Frequently asked questions
What was the biggest change to the 2016 Dodge Viper?
The biggest change was the return of the ACR as a full factory trim. It turned the Viper into a more focused road-course car with adjustable racing suspension, carbon-ceramic brakes, and substantial aerodynamic hardware.
Did the 2016 Dodge Viper gain more horsepower?
No, the 2016 Viper retained the 645-hp 8.4-liter V10 used the year before. Every trim also kept a six-speed manual transmission.
How was the 2016 Viper ACR different from the other trims?
The 2016 Viper ACR was the dedicated track-focused trim. It combined 10-setting adjustable racing suspension, carbon-ceramic brakes, a large rear wing and other aerodynamic parts, plus a lighter and more purposeful cabin.
What technology changed in the 2016 Dodge Viper?
The 2016 Viper’s Uconnect touchscreen system gained Siri Eyes Free, Do Not Disturb, and a drag-and-drop menu bar. These software updates applied across the lineup.
Is the 2016 Dodge Viper substantially different from the 2015 model?
No, most of the 2016 Viper carried over from 2015. The main reason to focus on 2016 is the returning ACR trim, while the other notable updates were revised Uconnect software and standard StopTech two-piece brakes on the GT.
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