SRT top speed?

[Speedstyle]

Anybody know the claimed top speed for the srt? Was wondering how it compared to an RT/10 to be fair. Any ideas? Thanks in advance.

 

[Daffy Duck Viper]

I've read several claims of a top speed of 150 mph.
-Daffy

 

[GR8_ASP]

I don't know the true top speed. My best through 104 miles to date has been about 80. Awfully hard to keep the speed in check during breakin.

I think I have seen around 190 mph in magazines, with the exception of the one Daffy is referring to. That was the subject of a lot of comments last week on this site.

 

[J DAWG]

R/T has it estimated at 190. I don't know if the cd will allow that to be reached, but hopefully someone will try and let us know..

 

[Craig 201 MPH]

201

 

[Y2K5SRT]

I have heard from a pretty reliable source that they were present as a preproduction SRT eclipsed 200 mph with the top up at Chelsea or one of the other test facilities in Arizona. I know for a fact that 130 is a cakewalk with lots more left in it. Oh yeah, and 160 mph on the dyno...

Chris

 

[Vic]

I'd like to believe it can do 200. That would be cool, and very, very, good for an American car.

I did 170 once, with more left in it. Oddly enough, I was comming up behind a cop giving someone a ticket. It was night, and I saw his blue/red flashing lights like a half mile before I came up on him. If he could'a seen me doin 170, he probably woulda drawn his gun and called for back up. Fastest I ever went in a car in my life.

You SRT owners keep us posted, its great to see the Viper name live on and kick butt.

 

[George Murray]

'bout tree fiddy

 

[luv2race2]

140 the other day with the top down still pulling hard in 4th!! This car rules! I am awaiting a day at the track to see the true potential.

 

[M. ROD]

Motor Trend April 2003:

We pushed a '99 Corvette Z-51(C5) with an LS-1 V-8 to 173.6 mph. We haven't had the opportunity to top-end a new 405-horse ZO6, but stay tuned.

"BUT STAY TUNED". I think that Motor Trend's "Speed Shoot-outs" are back for this year. We could see a top speed test for the SRT-10. I'll love to see a 190+mph run.

 

[Frank 03SRT]

I thought MT said they wouldn't do top speed tests anymore because they lost a driver some time back.

 

[Guibo]

Actually, it was C&D that lost the driver. Don Schroeder. MT has since observed a moratorium on top speed testing out of respect, despite the fact that C&D occasionally still tests cars for top speed.

Both C&D and R&T list the SRT-10's top speed at an estimated 190 mph. Automobile Magazine lists 180 mph. C&D got 177 mph out of a Gen II RT/10.

 

[Speedstyle]

Maybe the aftermarket hardtop will provide a few more mph's.

 

[VOI9 ASP]

I think mine was up to about 167.


That is... on the dyno.

 

[LittleFish]

Had it up to 110 prior to shifting into 5th and letting off. I would say 150 would be cruising speed in 6th. Now if I can only find a road long enough with no traffic (and cops). After doing about 110 past a few cars, got gas and came back through, cops had radar setup on that exact spot!! Dave

 

[djemcee]

Any one yet know the true top speed? I had mine to 151 in 5th and still felt as if I could have gotten allot more out of it. Just thought about how dead I would be at that speed if something went wrong.

I really want to know the top speed though.

 

[Viper X]

Check the Nevada Open Road Challenge speeds. I think DC performance lists them on their website, but keep in mind this is at 7000 feet. Top speeds would be quite a bit higher at sea level. As with most of the other guys, I have read 190 plus in a couple of magazines. I'd like to know too. Mine topped out at 140 in 4th with 3.55's and some mods. Still had 5th and 6th to go. This is a great time to be alive, in terms of cars and performance.

 

[SylvanSRT]

One road test I read had the top speed up to 187, BUT this was course limited not drag limited. ie: ran out of road before the car ran out of steam. It said the car was still pulling!

 

[Viper Specialty]

I dont see how anyone could come up with a number even as low as 180... Hmm, RT/10 did 177- with 50 HP less, 100+ Lbs More, and a LOT more drag. Umm, duh? I wouldnt be surprised if it is truly 195-200. It pulls HARD up through 150's...havent gone passed that.

 

[pauljkopick]

157MPH , much more left for sure. Oh yea top down.

 

[SERPENT INDIANA]

I had my black SRT in the 170 range and was it still pulling.....ran out of road and picked up a cop....

 

[LittleFish]

I reached 162 in 4th on the dyno.........how did the cop take it????