From Jalopnik · Logan K. Carter · · 40s
What Car Was Biggest Departure For Maker
Dodge Viper: the supercar that redefined American muscle.
In brief
Dodge Viper: the supercar that redefined American muscle. Dodge's Viper was the biggest departure for its maker, a V10 supercar that became a legend despite its niche market. Originally reported by Jalopnik.
Dodge Viper
Dodge released a two-seat V10 supercar in 1992, a stark departure from its muscle car legacy.
Viper's Legacy
The Viper raced at Le Mans twice and became a legend despite never straying from its original ethos.
Why Viper Mattered
Dodge killed the Viper at the right time as changing laws would have likely altered its design.
What to remember
Dodge's Viper was the biggest departure for its maker, a V10 supercar that became a legend despite its niche market.
