Christian Wardlaw’s Opinion of the 2006 Dodge Viper SRT-10 Coupe’s Quality:
Compared to the original Dodge Viper GTS, this new 2006 version is a paragon of refinement. By contemporary standards, however, the Viper Coupe’s Chrysler minivan stereo and climate controls, parts bin stalks and switches, cheaply upholstered visors, and pillar trim that comes off in your hands make you wonder why you spent so much for so little. Some of that coin went into the leather and suede racing seats complete with provisions for a racing harness. Some of it went into the metal trim used for the door releases and handles, and the surround for the gear shift. Nearly every dash and door panel is soft to the touch, and the hard plastics have a rubbery matte finish. Many of my peers claim the Viper’s interior is full of cheap materials. It’s not true.

Exterior build quality is terrific. The gaps are larger than say, a Porsche, but everything fits properly and lines up right. The 2006 Dodge Viper SRT-10 Coupe is a huge improvement over the first-gen model in this regard. The interior is also much better than the old car, despite the sloppy fit of the plastic pillar covers, the non-flush fit of the glove box door, and a somewhat loose headliner at its leading edge. The relative lack of rattles and squeaks inside our test car was testament to this improved build quality.

Thom Blackett’s Opinion of the 2006 Dodge Viper SRT-10 Coupe’s Quality:
True, it may ring up at nearly $90,000, but buying a Viper for its quality craftsmanship is like buying a Sports Illustrated calendar to keep track of your appointments – there’s no big mystery about why these are the same buyers who continue to buoy the sale of belated birthday cards.

The 2006 Dodge Viper SRT-10 Coupe is a rip-roaring modern day muscle car with primary functions to go very fast, handle a twisty race track like it’s second nature, and act as the best possible conduit between driver and road, all of which it does very well. Above and beyond that, this ride is well-built, with soft-touch plastics used throughout the interior, and large but consistent panel gaps inside and out.

Brian Chee’s Opinion of the 2006 Dodge Viper SRT-10 Coupe’s Quality:
Five hundred and ten horsepower. Five hundred and thirty five lb.-ft of torque. All you need to know about quality lies under the hood: an aluminum block, 8.3-liter V10 engine, mated to a six-speed manual transmission and driving wide rear tires. If you expect soft touches and creature comforts from a Viper, well, you fail to understand the raw appeal of the car. For more than 80 grand, you get what you pay for, as long as brute power and a look-at-me design is what you want. In terms of gaps and interior materials, the Viper is nicely assembled – it’s not like they have two shifts building these things. Inside, the controls have nice heft, seat material feels durable and comfortable, and plastics are acceptable. Then again, it’s hard to pay too much attention when you’re driving a Viper – the driving demands your complete attention.

Ron Perry’s Opinion of the 2006 Dodge Viper SRT-10 Coupe’s Quality:
Aside from the heat issue in the cabin already mentioned, the only other thing that caught my attention was lifter noise from the engine bay. Body panels are smooth and paint is devoid of orange peel. Fit and finish appears excellent and the interior pieces are of acceptable quality. The only piece I would question is the flap on the ashtray mounted on the center console. This is a flimsy plastic piece that undoubtedly will break with minor use. Don’t expect to find a place for your latte in the Viper, the only place for it will be between your legs.