Christian Wardlaw’s Opinion of the 2006 Dodge Viper SRT-10 Coupe’s Design:
Something about the rounded shapes of the original Viper appeal more to me than this sharply creased model, but clearly the 2006 Coupe is a terrific-looking automobile. The view over the hood is particularly appealing, with a power dome hood flanked by sharp-edged fenders. Vents emit hot air from the engine bay, rippling the forward view at idle. The Viper’s polished alloy wheels, deeply sculpted body sides, curvaceous rear end, and yes, even the racing stripes, all give this Dodge more character and presence than the relatively tame Corvette Z06. Inside, the minimalist design and décor is punctuated by beautiful white gauges, exposed allen-head screws, and metal trim. No longer does the Viper’s cabin appear to be the result of a home-built amalgam of unrelated bits and pieces.

Thom Blackett’s Opinion of the 2006 Dodge Viper SRT-10 Coupe’s Design:
Any other car with the cross-haired front fascia, domed hood with angled slits, and deep front fender vents would conjure up thoughts of a Pontiac Fiero/Ferrari body kit project gone horribly wrong. But it works on the Viper, and only improves with the addition of the double-bubble hardtop and sloped rear glass, though that tail end, with the lights wrapping in under the quarter panels, looks a little odd. Thankfully, other design elements steal the eye’s attention, such as the integrated rear diffuser, the side exhaust outlets, and those almighty five-spoke, 19-inch wheels out back and 18s up front.

Inside, despite the leather and suede upholstery and soft-touch plastics, the Viper screams race car for the street. A huge white-faced tachometer resides next to the speedometer, the shift knob sits in an optimal position, and relevant gauges are lined up neatly on the instrument panel, allowing for a quick check between apexes.

Brian Chee’s Opinion of the 2006 Dodge Viper SRT-10 Coupe’s Design:
The Dodge Viper looks as it is: a beautiful beast with no patience for commutes or errands. The long hood, the bubble roof, the racing stripes, the bright paint, and the wide back-end all tell a story of brute strength and flash, of going faster than polite people like to go and of making more of a show than humble people find appropriate. Heck, away from the track, it’s an inappropriate car, with its overtly aggressive design and V10 engine. This is a no-apologies type of car, and the design reflects its in-your-face attitude. Park it on your street and people will either come over right away to admire it, or whisper derisive things to their wives about you.

The interior design follows the same theme: on the track, it all makes sense, from the push button ignition, to the steering wheel and the instrumentation layout. The tachometer, for example, is front and center, as it should be. Gauges are in-your-face and that big, meaty shifter sits up like a club.

Ron Perry’s Opinion of the 2006 Dodge Viper SRT-10 Coupe’s Design:
As the design of the Dodge Viper has progressed, the lines have become stretched and less curvaceous. It is still a design that screams speed and muscle, but in my opinion doesn’t look as good as the original Viper design. Gone are the calf burning exposed side pipes from the original car that gave the Viper its real muscle car appearance. The exhaust pipes on the new car still travel the same route but are now covered with body colored panels. They still get hot but don’t leave you with a nasty souvenir every time you exit the cabin. Other cues from the original, but modernized, include the wraparound taillights, deep side scallops and crosshair grille. Our test car was red with silver racing stripes that really added to the Viper’s exotic mystique.