20 of the Fastest Muscle Cars Ever Built

November 30, 2016

1992 Dodge Viper RT/10

Quarter Mile Time: 12.09 Seconds

At the time of the ’92 Viper being made, Chrysler Corp owned the Lamborghini Co.The engine on this beast was a Lambo creation where they recast the block and heads in an aluminum alloy from the existing V-8 to make this a monstorous V-10.

The engine blasted out 400hp at 4600 rpm and 465 lb·ft. of torque at 3600 rpm. Somehow it also got decent gas mileage as the EPA-rated 12 mpg in the city and and 20 mpg on the highway was totally acceptable.

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Features:

Tubular steel body frame
RTM fiberglass panels
curb weight of 1,490 kg
adjustable seats
inflatable lumbar support
Manual 6 speed V-10
0-100 mph (160 km/h): 9.2 sec
No exterior door handles, the vehicle lacks side windows and a roof

These cars, while fun to drive, were also difficult to handle and many owners sold them soon after purchase for fear of crashing due to the massive power and squirrelly handling.

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