For some reason, our 2009 Dodge Viper SRT-10 didn't make the big list of September Fuel Economy this month. So here are the stats:
Odometer: 17,024
Avg MPG: 15.9 mpg
Best tank: 25.1
Worst tank: 9.1
Longest range: 287 miles
EPA: 13/22, 16 combined.
And for those who wondered if my "GTi or Viper" post was sincere-- Absolutely not. The Viper is a kitten in the rain and, while I did miss having my iPod all weekend, the few hours of driving a Viper in the rain more than made up for it.
Mike Magrath, Associate Editor Inside Line @ 17,024 miles
felonious says:
03:50 PM, 10/ 4/10
LOL, good one MM. You got us all.
pyo_s65 says:
03:54 PM, 10/ 4/10
Nice one. To expand on that question, if you were given a choice to a set of keys to a Ferrari 458 or an M3 Coupe, I think we all know the answer to that one too.
stress83 says:
04:06 PM, 10/ 4/10
Those who chose the GTI were purposely finding a reason not to take the Viper. I understand it must be difficult to deal with envy.
fundango says:
05:51 AM, 10/ 5/10
It's sad that you even need to explain it was a joke. I'd question the sanity of anyone who chose a 2.0L 200hp FWD econobox over a 8.4L 600hp RWD rocket on wheels, especially given the track credentials of the Viper. One is rare and special, the other is arguably not even a hot hatch.
audisport says:
07:40 AM, 10/ 5/10
Has to be the best gas mileage for a 600hp car ever. 16mpg is not bad.
@pyo_s65 - I would pick the M3, because (insert 458 Italia on fire joke here)