Get Up To Speed On The Dodge Viper

Donut Media’s latest video covers the history of the Viper. Learn why Dodge couldn’t name it the Cobra…or the Anaconda.

Sadly, when you poll the average person about American-made sports cars, they’ll probably mention the Ford Mustang or the Chevy Corvette first. However, for the last 25 years there’s been one sports car that’s often overlooked, and it’s a travesty. The Dodge Viper is not only one of the most beautiful sports cars to ever be manufactured, but it is also a no-holds-barred, powerful beast. In a new video, the team at Donut Media take a moment to go over the history of the Viper, and it’s sure to make you nostalgic, and make you laugh.

Back in 1992, Chrysler was struggling. They needed a shot in the arm. Inspired by the Shelby Cobra, the design team wanted to manufacture a sports car that ditched all the bells and whistles and focused on the one thing that matters: Speed. Enter the Dodge Viper. As many Dodge enthusiasts know, that first Viper was a something special. Even if the exhaust did burn your legs when you stepped out of the driver’s seat.

This Viper retrospective video is no Ken Burns documentary, full of all archival footage and monotone voices. The team at Donut Media make sure to entertain too. You’ll see all the variations of the Viper over the last 25 years, while laughing your booty off at the mention of Sir Mix-A-Lot, and learn why everyone who owns a Viper should probably invest in some cowboy boots.

Ultimately, this video does its job by answering any questions you may have about the best American-made sports car ever assembled in a concise and entertaining way. As a viewer, you’ll also leave pondering life’s great mysteries, like: Did Hulk Hogan drive a Viper in a TV show?