Here’s why the Dodge Viper is considered the ultimate American muscle car: The Dodge Viper is pure American high-performance at its finest. Developed as more of a track car than an everyday driver, the Viper pushes the limits of what an American road-going vehicle can be. From its inception in 1992, the Viper has always been powered by a massive V10 engine. Whether it’s the original 8.0 liter V10 or the later 8.4 liter variant, the Viper’s V10 produces earth-shaking power that launches the car d