I Drove Every Dodge Viper

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  • Опубліковано 3 чер 2024
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    We drove every generation of Dodge Viper to see which one is the best.
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  • @Donut
    @Donut  Рік тому +1817

    what car (or truck 👀) should we do next?

    • @michael2636
      @michael2636 Рік тому +378

      How about the Camaro or Corvette?

    • @kiddvoxx
      @kiddvoxx Рік тому +236

      Mustang

    • @ardyla0909
      @ardyla0909 Рік тому +109

      do the tacoma :D

    • @Josh-lz3xo
      @Josh-lz3xo Рік тому +111

      Drive every Camaro... please I just bought a z28 catfish 😩

    • @thor294
      @thor294 Рік тому +26

      as long as you get the engines right ;).... do fbodies

  • @HSKinc
    @HSKinc Рік тому +6724

    👋I WAS THERE! That's MY Red VIPER !😎 Met 3 out of the 5 hosts! These Guys are so Down to Earth! 💯We were there ALL DAY and had lunch together and saw firsthand how Hard they have to work for just minutes of Footage! Entire Production team was great. Awesome experience with my kid, 2 friends I took along at Willow Springs Raceway !!

    • @hanzohasashi254
      @hanzohasashi254 Рік тому +108

      why do you have a flag of Pakistan on your car?

    • @CarlosLins1
      @CarlosLins1 Рік тому +105

      Congratulations on your dream car, that Gen 1 is just amazing

    • @prithvis3931
      @prithvis3931 Рік тому +26

      @@hanzohasashi254 Same freaking question!

    • @karelpgbr
      @karelpgbr Рік тому +545

      @@hanzohasashi254 Because he’s probably an immigrant or has ancestry in Pakistan, or even some connection to the country. Idk, and you shouldn’t really care

    • @brentgeiger8676
      @brentgeiger8676 Рік тому +133

      What's it matter about the flag?? For real!!???

  • @gerardoqm
    @gerardoqm Рік тому +3213

    I’m proud of these boys. You know you made it when the Nissan Ariya ad before their video it also starred the Donut crew 🎉

    • @nathanielcraig3588
      @nathanielcraig3588 Рік тому +81

      Got the same ad, so cool!

    • @garrettpalmer844
      @garrettpalmer844 Рік тому +19

      For real who’s would’ve thoughtI’m happy for the boys

    • @BayareaXotics
      @BayareaXotics Рік тому +31

      The fact that I got the same ad💀🤣the donut crew are spying on us

    • @Landshark-ws8fg
      @Landshark-ws8fg Рік тому +6

      I was shocked by the ad too!! Got it before this vid as well 😂

    • @onlystxcks
      @onlystxcks Рік тому +2

      Wtf I got it too 😭😭😭

  • @nexorabolis
    @nexorabolis Рік тому +684

    Those gen5 sales figures were heartbreaking 💔 such an incredible vehicle, hope it comes back some day

    • @BIOSHOCKFOXX
      @BIOSHOCKFOXX Рік тому +20

      @@DarksideStreams Every manufacturer is, because they all, if not most, have marked that by 2040-2050+ they will have fully transitioned to electric if no alternative will be made, such as eFuel, something Porsche is exploring and investing in manufacturing of it. I know that Ford marked 2050 as the year where they will fully manufacture electric only. I am not sure about Dodge or Chevy, have to look that up.
      No idea about European manufacturers, I think Audi had something about it.

    • @captain_context9991
      @captain_context9991 Рік тому +34

      Those sales numbers happened because the heads of Viper at the time made the MONUMENTAL mistake of asking the Vipers Club of America what the new Viper should be... And they went all crazy and demanded it should be just like the old ones, but better. So Fiat... Italians otherwise know very well how to make a sportscar / supercar... They went ahead and made it just a normal Viper.
      Which obviously failed. Because the previous Viperse were also not selling. They made a car nobody wanted.

    • @nexorabolis
      @nexorabolis Рік тому +3

      @@captain_context9991 I know in my heart what you're saying is likely true, but I don't want to believe it lol

    • @captain_context9991
      @captain_context9991 Рік тому

      @@nexorabolis
      Yeah, I have noticed... Back when the Corvette was complete and utter trash, people would start a flagwaving competition and get ultra defensive over it whenever it got criticised for being crap.
      But now that Corvettes are actually decent cars, people dont feel they need to leap forth, fist in the air, quoting the bible and constitution and defend FREEEEEDOM and the American dreeeeeam over it anymore.
      I dont know... Maybe people get super defensive over the underdog trying its best. Or maybe because a certain kind of blue-collar workingclass hero status. But as soon as it gets up to 130-140 000, then it looses that appeal.
      But, yeah. If Fiat was allowed to make the Viper they wanted America to have, then there would still be a Viper today. But it would have a modern engine and not an "Eight lidurh modurh"

    • @coolguyalex127
      @coolguyalex127 11 місяців тому +2

      @@captain_context9991people are wanting them now 🙃

  • @danmosier8475
    @danmosier8475 Рік тому +580

    I worked at the Dodge Viper plant for 15 years the Viper built by the best in the car business. We wanted the Viper owns to have one of the top quality sports cars we took great pride in being able to be a part of building the Dodge Viper. I want to thank the Donut on sharing on all the Vipers that were built.

    • @brandonguild1666
      @brandonguild1666 11 місяців тому +31

      Not sure I believe you. Seems like a troll for likes.

    • @luisbrandolb
      @luisbrandolb 10 місяців тому +12

      There's no dodge viper specific plant

    • @driftingboi8135
      @driftingboi8135 10 місяців тому +31

      @@luisbrandolb yes there is, from 91-95 it was New Mack Assembly. From 96-2017 it was Conner Avenue Assembly.

    • @Spyke-lz2hl
      @Spyke-lz2hl 9 місяців тому

      @@brandonguild1666What kind of loser would be validated by posting a comment and checking back to see how many likes their comment has gotten? An incredible loser.

    • @Howie262
      @Howie262 6 місяців тому +1

      Thank you for your service sir. I have a 2006 gen3 coupe and upon dam near taking that car all apart I’ve noticed so many parts/panels have original hand written notes/time stamps on them with paint markers.
      These are truly literally hand build cars by people loved their work.

  • @kumaraliyanage8629
    @kumaraliyanage8629 Рік тому +592

    Zach's mom in a Dodge HellCat is stupidly the best thing ever😂

    • @jackybwilin2594
      @jackybwilin2594 Рік тому +16

      Scat pack, but that was pretty funny

    • @TheDonCucaracho
      @TheDonCucaracho Рік тому +10

      we need more of zach's mom on donut media 🥴

    • @lucid523
      @lucid523 Рік тому +2

      that wasn't a hellcat it was a scat.

    • @vxlicit
      @vxlicit Рік тому +1

      @@lucid523 whats like the big difference

    • @lucid523
      @lucid523 Рік тому +4

      @CoastersWeekly one has a super charger and one doesn't. Also the prices 😭

  • @welborns23
    @welborns23 Рік тому +959

    These guys are advertising geniuses. Having Zach's mom help with Mother's products is amazing. Keep it up gentleman.

    • @brotherakuma
      @brotherakuma Рік тому +29

      Made the ad for me

    • @acp4343
      @acp4343 Рік тому +35

      poor Zach, the number of (his) mom jokes at the garage just went up 10x

    • @anydaynow01
      @anydaynow01 Рік тому +7

      Yeah, if the car thing doesn't work out they can always be an ad agency!

    • @alyx8522
      @alyx8522 Рік тому +4

      I love the idea that they had his mom driving doing burnouts and donuts

    • @ryanbyers4985
      @ryanbyers4985 Рік тому +2

      best ad yet

  • @dylanbranch5273
    @dylanbranch5273 Рік тому +340

    The Dodge Viper has always been my absolute favorite car since childhood, every racing game I played it was a must have go-to car. When I found out they cancelled production I was devastated. To this day it is my dream car, will always wish I could have a chance to even see one in person. You guys killed it with this video, and it was glorious watching this absolute beast of a car in its full lifespan and truly seeing how it evolved. Thank you for this amazing video.

    • @kavinduprabhashwara9816
      @kavinduprabhashwara9816 Рік тому +7

      same here bro🤎

    • @CodyDoesIt
      @CodyDoesIt Рік тому +6

      @@kavinduprabhashwara9816 I work for Dodge and have seen once Gen 3 it was epic!

    • @skepticalbadger
      @skepticalbadger Рік тому +4

      I first saw one at the London motor show in 1995 and fell in love. The first gen is still the classic. I've seen them only a couple of times since on trips to the States.

    • @aidoist
      @aidoist Рік тому +4

      Same here, I’m still putting money together to get one....still kick myself for letting an opportunity slip by me, 03 twin turbo red I let go only cause I didn’t have a garage to put it in....

    • @casinc.2138
      @casinc.2138 9 місяців тому

      Same here a last gen acr is one of my dream cars when I heard they cancelled it I was heartbroken

  • @tyoder87
    @tyoder87 Рік тому +60

    I loved vipers so much as a kid. This video put such a huge smile on my face seeing how much those two enjoyed these amazing pieces of machinery. I envy Jeremiah and Nolan. Awesome video.

  • @BadAzpPerformance
    @BadAzpPerformance Рік тому +391

    Had a great time filming with Donut at Willow Springs International Raceway. Amazing how much work you guys do for such short clips after the editing.
    Great meeting everybody.
    Nolan
    Jeremiah
    Rahim/Harris
    Joey
    Nicky
    David
    Kaiser Kars
    And the rest of the production crew.
    Thanks for inviting my TA Orange Ram SRT-10 out there. She had fun even though Jeremiah seemed kind of scared to push it. Nolan actually drove it pretty good.
    Sorry my supercharged RC YF lost a piston and couldn't make it.
    To the editing team - THATS ME DOING THE BURNOUTS - THANK YOU LOL.
    my truck is for sale ( to build a motor for the YF)and yes the new owner gets new rear tires lol

    • @mindyabusinesses649
      @mindyabusinesses649 Рік тому +3

      I’m ur first subscriber 🥲

    • @KennyCnotG
      @KennyCnotG Рік тому +4

      What is the Rc yf? Tried googling it & came up with several diiferent things, mostly remote control cars & planes

    • @SlammedZero
      @SlammedZero Рік тому +2

      @@KennyCnotG Did the same thing. lol

    • @BadAzpPerformance
      @BadAzpPerformance Рік тому +5

      Sorry, stuck in my own little ram srt-10 world.
      Regular Cab
      Quad Cab
      Yellow Fever edition srt-10

    • @KennyCnotG
      @KennyCnotG Рік тому +3

      @@BadAzpPerformance oh nice, so you've multiple Ram Srt-10s. You can coordinate them with your outfits for extra points

  • @Fleetw00d
    @Fleetw00d Рік тому +415

    Jerry's face being dead serious while driving the Mk 4 was hilarious

    • @JCintheBCC
      @JCintheBCC Рік тому +28

      Nolan: "OHMYGODOHMYGODOHMYGOD! HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE!?"
      Jerry: *stonecold*

    • @bryandelahoz6063
      @bryandelahoz6063 7 місяців тому +5

      We found then that Jerry actually has a "race mode".

  • @FitLabb
    @FitLabb Рік тому +30

    I dreamed of owning a Viper since I saw my first one in 1992 in person at my local Dodge dealer when I was just 13 years old. I promised myself I’d find a way to buy one someday despite not having much growing up, and I let that be a big part of my motivation to achieve success professionally. Almost exactly 20 years later I bought my first Viper, a 2008 convertible in blue w/ silver racing stripes, and it was the most visceral & fun car I’ve ever driven. Owning it has been one of the most rewarding things I’ve done in my life (aside from getting married, having kids, & buying my house… haha). Then a few years later, I bought the ultimate Viper, a 2017 ACR Extreme that was fully custom ordered from Dodge as a 1 of 1 car in a color that nobody else had, and with special options from the factory that you couldn’t get on an ACR otherwise. That car is truly the pinnacle of not only the Viper’s entire production run, but it’s also by far the most exciting, track focused, and extreme car I’ve ever driven period (and I’ve driven the majority of sports cars and supercars on the market from the last decade). I use the 2008 as my Sunday “fun” car to enjoy driving, while the 2017 is the highlight of my collection and makes appearances at a few special car events each year.
    It’s sad that the Viper was killed off and will likely never be produced again, but it’s also amazing that we had a car such as the Viper created & produced, and that we can still enjoy driving and racing them going forward. And I fully agree with the assessments of each generation of Viper in this video, as they kept getting better with age (at least the engine & performance), with the Gen 5 combining the best of performance, looks, and overall features to be one of the best supercars ever made. 🏎️💨

  • @Come-What-May
    @Come-What-May 10 місяців тому +16

    The timing of this car's production and the fact that there are very few of them out there ( one of which is in my garage with 138,000 miles on it.) make it incredibly singular and unique. Extraordinary design. Damn near unbeatable in it's final form. Unless Dodge has something absolutely out of this world to offer, I hope Dodge let's the Viper legacy rest. As they said in the vid... Don't be sad that it's no longer being made. Be thankful this car existed at all.

  • @khalidalotaibi1072
    @khalidalotaibi1072 Рік тому +331

    I don’t believe there is a car guy in the universe who doesn’t want to drive a viper at least once. It’s just so iconic.

    • @cenciende9401
      @cenciende9401 Рік тому +8

      *person

    • @Ben_Jones
      @Ben_Jones Рік тому +34

      @@cenciende9401 what if he was only talking about guys?

    • @slothonastick32
      @slothonastick32 Рік тому

      @@cenciende9401 libtard detected, opinion rejected

    • @98BlackTransAm
      @98BlackTransAm Рік тому +32

      They didn't make any auto vipers, sorry ladies.

    • @AimNorthh
      @AimNorthh Рік тому

      @@cenciende9401🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓

  • @pinoytrash
    @pinoytrash Рік тому +383

    this video made me realize that i haven't seen jerry drive (or at least not as much as everyone else) because jesus christ, that man can drive a car. there is a scary stoic-ness about every time he drove, so cool.

    • @NotsoWeis
      @NotsoWeis Рік тому +20

      I came to the comments to make sure someone pointed this out. Dude is a certified BA.

    • @Pinfari13
      @Pinfari13 Рік тому +49

      Jerry was a race car driver, he drove so goddamn fast.

    • @PigeonLaughter01
      @PigeonLaughter01 Рік тому +10

      Yup I think that's why he and Nolan drove. They got the skills.

    • @pinoytrash
      @pinoytrash Рік тому +14

      @@Pinfari13 oh my god how did i not make that connection that’s so good

    • @roguesample
      @roguesample Рік тому +16

      I love how serious he gets when they start driving the ACRs - no time to even talk when the Viper needs you to shut up to stay alive 😂

  • @earag31415
    @earag31415 9 місяців тому +5

    I got the chills watching this. Experienced vicariously through you guys. It’s easy to see how much you enjoyed driving your dream car. At some points you both sounded like excited little kids. One of my favorite videos of the channel. Thanks, Donut.

  • @hitmanvr6
    @hitmanvr6 Рік тому +9

    Honestly the smiles on the two of your faces when you drove the first RT10 is just so cool. You could tell that you guys were legit pulling those smiles from your teenage cells like we all were when we had posters of that red viper on our walls!!

  • @kartoshka1952
    @kartoshka1952 Рік тому +331

    I love how calm jerry looks while driving, hes so focused he doesnt even smile lol

    • @thinkjumper
      @thinkjumper Рік тому +16

      focused on pushing the car but also not scare nolan too much

    • @rohanpepper2476
      @rohanpepper2476 Рік тому +1

      I knew I didn't need to scroll far before finding someone with my exact same thought.

    • @Minienthusiast
      @Minienthusiast Рік тому +1

      Friends uncle has 40 vipers Including race edition.

    • @Cartier2Shiesty
      @Cartier2Shiesty 6 місяців тому +1

      bros heart rate is 40

    • @Cartier2Shiesty
      @Cartier2Shiesty 6 місяців тому +2

      @@Minienthusiasthell naw

  • @Enigma7767
    @Enigma7767 Рік тому +311

    This series fills a niche for me that has been left open since the end of the Clarkson ERA Top Gear. You guys are genuinely having fun and respecting the hell out of awesome cars. I love it, and am so jealous.

    • @icalloutbs5441
      @icalloutbs5441 Рік тому +16

      Clarkson was much more articulate and analytical but these two are so damn genuine you can't help but like them.

    • @ryanbennett1532
      @ryanbennett1532 Рік тому +1

      Throttle House has kinda picked that torch up more convincingly.

  • @crydovahgear1178
    @crydovahgear1178 11 місяців тому +1

    I am one of the viper nuts, I absolutely love everything about these cars, my absolute to die for favorite is the latest ACR, because it has the looks and it just seems like what they were trying to do the entire time with it’s phenomenal brakes and acceleration, and the 4th gen is my close second, because I love the way it looks and it’s that good combination of refined and still a little raw. Loved this video

  • @jakecondren8488
    @jakecondren8488 Рік тому +1

    Favorite video so far! I feel like I got to live a little of my dream watching this. Absolutely my dream car, super cool to see how excited these guys got!

  • @muyskerm
    @muyskerm Рік тому +3721

    This is such a great series guys. I was never a viper fan but this was still such a trip across the eras of the car. Please keep doing these they never miss.

  • @ThatDudeinBlue
    @ThatDudeinBlue Рік тому +995

    Now THIS is a fun day. Well done boys!

  • @jetcitykitty
    @jetcitykitty Рік тому

    Jobie and his Mom ❤️ adorable ad, guys! Knocked it out of the park, and Nolan, nice ad break in the viper for the new shirts, that was pro AF ❤️😊

  • @SenEscape
    @SenEscape 7 місяців тому +1

    The audio production in this is fantastic. Honestly one of the best sounding UA-cam videos I've ever watched/heard.

  • @tune.1387
    @tune.1387 Рік тому +140

    It’s crazy how Jeremiah has no fear behind the wheel of any of these vipers 😂

  • @devonburkhalter9840
    @devonburkhalter9840 Рік тому +347

    15:45 watching Nolan freak out while Jerry is just laser focused was the best 😂

    • @randyej2pr
      @randyej2pr Рік тому +4

      Legit best part of the video. And jerrys giggle at the end. 😂

    • @chadthunderstroke
      @chadthunderstroke Рік тому

      Yeah what a baby

  • @GarageBandSuperheros
    @GarageBandSuperheros Рік тому +1

    JEEEZE Those blue stripes on the GTSR look AMAZING! holy buckets, you needed to have added another clip of moving across that paint reflecting the sun. Beautiful!

  • @Natemc111
    @Natemc111 8 місяців тому +1

    One of donuts best videos. Heart filled, suspenseful, informative. Nolan and Jeremiah 10/10.

  • @gregwade5010
    @gregwade5010 Рік тому +187

    How can you not love the Viper? Never been a Dodge fan but there’s just something about the Viper that’s special. I Love how they always kept that basic “Viper” look throughout all the generations. I still think the 5th gen is also just one of the prettiest cars ever made. So cool, so good, so iconic. Long live the Viper!

    • @edgaraorozco
      @edgaraorozco Рік тому

      Bro I have a 2019 durango and I love my car

  • @nickpavlicapav1177
    @nickpavlicapav1177 Рік тому +98

    Love how jerry just goes from laughing to the most serious I’ve seen this man in the gen 4

  • @wills2262
    @wills2262 10 місяців тому +4

    Just the level of coordination to get all the generations of cars in one place is impressive. Nice work!

  • @jeffreytackett3922
    @jeffreytackett3922 10 місяців тому +5

    Never has the driving skill difference been more obvious between Jerry and Nolan, than in this video. Good stuff.

  • @MuscleAmerican
    @MuscleAmerican Рік тому +141

    If the Viper wasn’t your childhood dream car your lying to yourself! Thanks for letting us drive it vicariously through you. Well done boys! 👏

    • @gregwade5010
      @gregwade5010 Рік тому +9

      Totally agree. Never been a dodge guy or even a muscle car guy but as a kid (I’m 31) there was always something so special about the Viper. Just iconic. Still maybe the best named car ever by the way lol I mean name a car with a better name than the Dodge Viper

    • @Fkidd702
      @Fkidd702 Рік тому +2

      And it still is ! Get excited every time I see one! I want one so bad

    • @DK-gw2pg
      @DK-gw2pg Рік тому +2

      My dream car

    • @Corbots80
      @Corbots80 Рік тому

      I can happily say it was not

  • @katekarin3838
    @katekarin3838 Рік тому +147

    I felt like the viper is one of those few cars that is impossible to hate

    • @PyroBlonde7777
      @PyroBlonde7777 Рік тому +17

      Most people love and respect them. They just didn't like that it destroyed their favorite brands. Dodge didn't sell many 5th gens because it lacked an auto. You'll never sell Vipers to Porsche guys with manual transmissions lol.

    • @katekarin3838
      @katekarin3838 Рік тому +4

      @@PyroBlonde7777 makes me wonder how much can the time that was set by the viper on nurburgring could be improved with automatic transmission

    • @PyroBlonde7777
      @PyroBlonde7777 Рік тому +1

      @@katekarin3838 Depends on the driver I suppose. We still do not have a legit 5th gen ACR lap time. The lap we got was done by private owners without pro drivers. The fastest lap (sub 7 minutes) was cut short near the end when the diff locked up. Not to mention it was raining both track days. But I'm sure a DCT would make sub 7 minute runs more consistently.

    • @danielerickson4893
      @danielerickson4893 Рік тому

      @@katekarin3838 and an actual team with money. it was crowd-funded wasn't it? And I think they got the driver last minute and they couldn't practice much if at all because of weather conditions. So, considering all of that, the time is even more impressive

    • @KeenJT
      @KeenJT Рік тому

      Reckon? I don't know many people that hate them - From australia though so pretty much none exist here. I think most ppl are aware of their issues though : )

  • @lac1260
    @lac1260 Рік тому +1

    Gents well done, was smiling ear to ear for all 22:15 proxy living through you

  • @Pohnzo
    @Pohnzo 7 місяців тому

    As a kid my first model car was the original viper and my obsession with this beauty started from there. Amazing to see you guys driving these beasts.

  • @stoneylonely6416
    @stoneylonely6416 Рік тому +73

    Jerry chill as hell while Nolan freaking out is amazing hahaha

    • @dth2brny121
      @dth2brny121 Рік тому +4

      Jerry said it best. It's a Florida car, and Jerry's a Floridian. It suits him well, lol

    • @nate8930
      @nate8930 Рік тому +3

      I've never seen Nolan so happy... proud bald eagle tears.

  • @jacobmaskel1809
    @jacobmaskel1809 Рік тому +73

    The concentration on Jerry’s face during his 4th gen lap was so visible. He was pushing that car as far as he could

  • @myfathersbastard454
    @myfathersbastard454 10 місяців тому +1

    3 of my best friends (all brothers) all bought an SRT-10 Ram at the same time roughly. 1 dual cab and 2 single cabs. The dopest trucks ever made. They used to race EVERYBODY and at the time, rarely lost.

  • @seraph6034
    @seraph6034 11 місяців тому +2

    I love seeing Nolan just have an absolute field day with this video! Talk about best day ever!

  • @asssm89
    @asssm89 Рік тому +90

    Donut is the only online media where I actually enjoy their sponsor promos.

  • @SilentKaliSmoker
    @SilentKaliSmoker Рік тому +62

    Something I found interesting. When Jerry is driving, he's all serious and concentrated. Then when it's over here all giggles. While Nolan is freaking out in the passenger seat

    • @ImDamez
      @ImDamez Рік тому

      as said it’s a very unforgiving car, can’t give it the chance to kill you

    • @theglitch99
      @theglitch99 Рік тому

      When the driver says they are scared the entire time, that's terrifying for the passenger guaranteed!!

  • @NoLimitsCommemorativ
    @NoLimitsCommemorativ Рік тому +1

    I ended up with an 05 Ram single cab SRT-10 because I actually don't like driving in cars/sedans anymore, when a 2nd gen ACR was my dream car growing up( Im only 35)
    That's the one you needed to drive with the T-56 instead of that 4-door dog with the auto.
    I sold mine last summer when car prices peaked- super fun truck, but nothing beats the thrill of two-wheels at the track and the price per mph is substantially more obtainable for the everyday person.

  • @chualarbill
    @chualarbill Рік тому +1

    When I was 16 I was able to drive second gen Vipers at the Skip Barber racing school at Laguna Seca... I remember getting in and the guy telling me to use second and third gear going around the skid pad. It had so much power, you did not need to worry about first gear. So much FUN to drive!

  • @victorliu9715
    @victorliu9715 Рік тому +128

    The second-gen was really something. As a early 90's kid, that was the iconic car; the poster, the 1/18 scale model, to video games. The 4th Gen, even though it scares the shit outta you, show no fear, get that "you can't be weak forever" mindset, and control the beast, like Jerry's expression at 16:00. While your passenger is sweating bullets. I can feel that adrenalin watching this video. The final 5th Gen was definitely a final salute.

  • @slumpmachinegaming
    @slumpmachinegaming Рік тому +79

    The pure enjoyment on Jerry and Nolans face made this video so much better. Love you guys.

    • @user-white007
      @user-white007 Рік тому +1

      You can just tell the amount of emotions. Definitely a day theyll never forget

  • @0rfinKing
    @0rfinKing Рік тому

    This is my dream experience...I've been a fan since having a poster of the gen 1 on my wall. Will always be my favorite video. Such an awesome car!

  • @system87music
    @system87music Рік тому

    A good friend had (and recently sold) his 96 GTS coupe, 7,000 original miles. These are beast mode cars - but if you know what you are doing...they are truly a blast!! They are solid cars, make some great noises and pull hard. Incredibly analog! Tight fit is racecar like...love it!!

  • @ganjgurru
    @ganjgurru Рік тому +55

    We gonna need a full series of these Mother's commercials.

  • @Imshady69
    @Imshady69 Рік тому +68

    I love how genuine Jeremiah's reactions are when he's sitting in drivers seat after driving and before they get out. I imagine that's exactly how I would react given that opportunity

  • @thedarkknightxx
    @thedarkknightxx 10 місяців тому

    Amazing video. The Viper will always be my favorite car and this was an amazing homage to it. Great job, Liked and Subscribed.

  • @johnmccombe6342
    @johnmccombe6342 3 місяці тому

    I have never been more jealous of a video then this one. The Viper has always been my dream car. In my opinion, it's the greatest and most beautiful car on the planet. I love this car and love this video. If I could have one dream come true, it would be to do exactly what you all are doing in this video. Thanks for the video.

  • @NPCee
    @NPCee Рік тому +58

    As a 90’s kid who grew up with a 1/18th scale model of the GTS and now watching these boys grin from ear to ear driving these beasts- brought me a LOT of vicarious joy! Great video as always

    • @MC---
      @MC--- Рік тому

      I am also a 90s kid, do you remember the Viper tv show?

    • @kramnull8962
      @kramnull8962 Рік тому

      As well as Gran Turismo, it was almost the first car I wanted to get unlock.

  • @nicholasbielins8936
    @nicholasbielins8936 Рік тому +19

    This was a fun day. The Gen 3 is mine. Funny how they changed the color of my car to blue for the cover image of the video. Everyone there from Donut Media were super cool. It was a long but fun day and I’m glad I was able to experience it.

    • @Real_F2
      @Real_F2 Рік тому +1

      Hey Nicholas… I met you with my uncle that day when he brought along the red gen 1 rt/10 viper… I was wondering the same thing about the changed color in the thumbnail

    • @regretabletangibility
      @regretabletangibility Рік тому

      I think they only changed it's color in the cover simply to make sure your car stood out equally amongst the other (more bold) color choices, so that people who are scrolling (quickly) through UA-cam will better notice it.
      Then again, wtf do i know

  • @ssoffshore5111
    @ssoffshore5111 11 місяців тому +4

    Without a doubt, the gen 2&5 coupes are the Vipers to have IMO. Such beautiful and timeless lines...

    • @americanAlienBoy
      @americanAlienBoy 7 місяців тому

      If you want to track the car, don’t get a 2nd gen, unless you’re prepared to spend a lot of money upgrading. They puke coolant after just a few laps, and to describe the brakes as “inadequate” would be an understatement.

  • @CRISPFELLA
    @CRISPFELLA 11 місяців тому

    I love this style video, I'm sure it's a difficult to put together but I would love to see more of it.

  • @ale_s45
    @ale_s45 Рік тому +104

    It's such a shame that they stopped making the Viper. That 8+ liter v10 always shocked me since I was a child since in Europe we tent to consider anything bigger than 3 liters a massive engine😂

    • @kpenis17
      @kpenis17 Рік тому +29

      🇺🇸🇺🇸🦅🦅🦅🦅 CAW CAWWW

    • @EpicNoob99
      @EpicNoob99 Рік тому +9

      And there's a 9 liter version of this motor

    • @skyline2601
      @skyline2601 Рік тому +6

      @@kpenis17 We still get more horsepower/liter though

    • @komischertyp4
      @komischertyp4 Рік тому +8

      The thing is: A high power 1.8t is great in its own, but when you completely ignore emissions and get the same power per liter from a f*cking 9 liter V10…
      There are enough videos of 2500hp vipers out there…

    • @louismccomack9524
      @louismccomack9524 Рік тому +2

      ​@@skyline2601 dont matter. We still end up with more horses

  • @Alex9_x
    @Alex9_x Рік тому +55

    You guys are slowly but surly getting up there with OG Top Gear quality videos I love it

    • @seanj3667
      @seanj3667 Рік тому +5

      You know.... these guys could actually do a legit version of Top Gear for the US.

    • @ibraheemjohnson7246
      @ibraheemjohnson7246 Рік тому

      @@seanj3667 Watch CarTrek!

  • @travisolander4749
    @travisolander4749 Рік тому

    This is such a fun, heartfelt video. More of this.

  • @namanakaskippy
    @namanakaskippy 11 місяців тому

    Love this format of “coming up” and sponsor advert in the middle ! Reminds me of those early Discovery turbo shows and Powernation of early 2000s to 2010s !

  • @Yeblad
    @Yeblad Рік тому +107

    Jerry's concentration face vs Nolan's frightened by the sped face in the Gen4 ACR is an awesome shot!

  • @Wicket_the_cat
    @Wicket_the_cat Рік тому +67

    Donut is probably the funniest most informative automotive channel

  • @johngallenstein1467
    @johngallenstein1467 Рік тому

    Really great video. Thanks

  • @Piface2099
    @Piface2099 Рік тому +2

    14:26 oh what a day. Oh what a lovely day!

  • @funky607
    @funky607 Рік тому +67

    The excitement and pure joy just makes the video so much better
    And that mother's sponsorship was so damn good 😂

  • @JonKonLGL
    @JonKonLGL Рік тому +91

    I have a model of a gen 2 viper that has been with me since I was about 6, its my only desk ornament even to this day! love the pure joy the boys have in this episode!

  • @cadendavis9784
    @cadendavis9784 Рік тому

    amazing video guys!!! I love Vipers

  • @Bicorn711
    @Bicorn711 Рік тому +1

    It's awesome seeing you guys drive the cars now. Can't wait for the LMP episode haha

  • @SodiumWage
    @SodiumWage Рік тому +65

    I like how Jeremiah drove every Viper like it owed him a whole lotta money.

  • @Hipnohippie
    @Hipnohippie Рік тому +48

    The fact that Nolans grandma gave him that GTS coupe model car is just so good. I love that.

  • @sobhanss7480
    @sobhanss7480 Рік тому

    Thank you for this wholesome videos

  • @CachorroAranhaGamer
    @CachorroAranhaGamer Рік тому

    Honest to God, you guys @Donut have one of the best production teams out there. Your videos are a joy to watch! Keep it up!

  • @pansindujayasundara697
    @pansindujayasundara697 Рік тому +65

    Such a shame that they cancelled this beast of a car❤

  • @simonpauk9499
    @simonpauk9499 Рік тому +32

    I really enjoy looking at Jerry. He is like a child living the dream. Even tho he is super focused at the moment i can tell he is having the best time of his life.

  • @mdmeyers1982
    @mdmeyers1982 Рік тому

    Even yalls ads are awesome. Love it

  • @diamondback777
    @diamondback777 10 місяців тому +1

    Very poetic video. Beautiful.

  • @Phil-ey6yh
    @Phil-ey6yh Рік тому +21

    Now THIS is how you do a "list" episode.
    This was rad... and was cool to see everyone having some real fun

  • @Real_F2
    @Real_F2 Рік тому +8

    That’s my uncle! He brought me along for the ride and it was an amazing experience… I also sat with Nolan and he gave me a ride in the RT/10 which was awesome. My uncle also has a LOTUS EVORA GT signed by Jay Leno because Jay drove 500 miles on it… he also has a 1996 blue with white stripes VIPER GTS! 🏁Talked with the owners including FOUR EYES and it was a blast! 💥

  • @austinsuitor3630
    @austinsuitor3630 Рік тому

    You guys made my viper dreams come true just watching this video🤤 thank you guys I actually got to sit in a gen 3 at a car show one time and it made my entire life

  • @daniepark19
    @daniepark19 Рік тому

    Best video you guys ever did great job to everyone who participated.

  • @98BlackTransAm
    @98BlackTransAm Рік тому +69

    As the owner of a gen 4 coupe this was a great history lesson. The Viper is unparalleled for its rawness and propensity to try and kill you, and that's why I love it. Awesome video!!

    • @magnadar
      @magnadar Рік тому +1

      I was surprised to read your nickname. Anyway, i hope you enjoy your car to the fullest, for it's my dream car :)

    • @seafooddiablo5686
      @seafooddiablo5686 Рік тому +1

      Rich Piana, thats so sweet, did they (donut media) pay you or how did that all work?

    • @98BlackTransAm
      @98BlackTransAm Рік тому

      @@magnadar thank you I appreciate it!

    • @98BlackTransAm
      @98BlackTransAm Рік тому

      @@seafooddiablo5686 I own a different gen 4 Viper not the one in this video. Mine is a black 2010 coupe with green stripes.

  • @uhhhnthony
    @uhhhnthony Рік тому +24

    As a child I remember going thru RC car catalogues and seeing the Viper and instantly thought “That’s what a sports car is”.

  • @JackTorrance333
    @JackTorrance333 Рік тому

    You two make excellent videos. Cheers

  • @SheaStephens
    @SheaStephens Рік тому

    Yep favorite car ever. My dream car is a Gen 2 lime green with two black racing stripes. Have 3 Models of it. From Matchbox to Maisto. Have posters of the the iconic blue and white striped viper at gas alley. Someday I hope to own one. Motivation. Thanks guys my favorite video by far.

  • @althejazzman
    @althejazzman Рік тому +35

    Nolan and Jerry's excitement is so genuine it's impossible not to love this. I love Jerry giggling like a little girl because he's so overwhelmed with all the sensations.

  • @bustedexotics7081
    @bustedexotics7081 Рік тому +44

    This will go down as one of my FAVORITE Donut episodes. Thank you guys for making the Viper the center of attention yet again. ❤ 🐍

  • @notmenotme614
    @notmenotme614 2 місяці тому +1

    That 2nd gen GTS coupe looks amazing 🥰

  • @BELLEVERIC
    @BELLEVERIC Рік тому +3

    Those guys out there living the dream job lifestyle man. So proud of y'all

  • @jedielder7970
    @jedielder7970 Рік тому +10

    I heard that one of the main reasons the Viper was discontinued was that it didn't have side impact air bags. The designers didn't want to accommodate these airbags because they thought it would ruin the lines of the car (the doors would have had to be redesigned to allow for the air bags, and the mechanisms required). Insurance companies didn't want to touch this car with a ten-foot-pool. Fun video, thanks.

    • @Brandoncwa17
      @Brandoncwa17 Рік тому +2

      This is true. The acr of the final gen actually saw a sales increase from when it originally was rerelease in 2013, but needing a redesign on a car that was only just starting to show promise wasn't worth it to Fiat. But the president of Fiat said he wasn't completely turned off to bringing it back someday. We will see

    • @jedielder7970
      @jedielder7970 Рік тому

      @@Brandoncwa17 They may have missed their window of opportunity, as it looks like the "muscle car" is becoming extinct. Gas prices are sky high, there's the environmentalist, and the increasing popularity of EV's. Not to mention the Federal, and some state governments pushing really hard to get rid of ICE's. I kinda doubt we will see the 10 cylinder Viper, again???

  • @irishwristwatch2487
    @irishwristwatch2487 Рік тому +95

    Ill say this as a subscriber from the early Science Garage and Up to Speed days - if you did this with every iconic long-running model of car, I would watch it multiple times

  • @JVBL1
    @JVBL1 Рік тому

    Wow good video. I really did miss the viper.

  • @denox420
    @denox420 Рік тому +1

    the SRT 10 is the only "viper" i've drove. i spun tires all the way thru 3rd gear xD honestly such a fun truck!

  • @DjDolHaus86
    @DjDolHaus86 Рік тому +5

    I live in a small town in the Uk where someone has owned a Viper engined SRT Ram for many years. You didn't see it on the road very often but you could always tell when it has been past because you felt the kitchenware rattling, it was like distant thunder

  • @Mortality90
    @Mortality90 Рік тому +24

    The driving reactions of Jer vs Nolan is pretty funny. Jer is just straight faced but ripping around with the cars versus Nolan enjoying the drive while pushing just a little bit. And also the comparison of Jer driving vs ending in a huge smile after each vehicle.

  • @mackshan9949
    @mackshan9949 11 місяців тому

    My dream call over all of dodge I appreciate you guys making this video. It’s exciting just to watch!

  • @finnhawley3868
    @finnhawley3868 Рік тому

    love the series as well

  • @Lucky_9705
    @Lucky_9705 Рік тому +51

    As a huge Viper fan, I love seeing content like this. The Viper is one of the most underrated models out there. For so long, it was overshadowed by the Challenger and Charger.

    • @faheemabbas3965
      @faheemabbas3965 Рік тому +3

      Too bad it’s probably never coming back…

    • @ianfranks541
      @ianfranks541 6 місяців тому

      @@faheemabbas3965that may not be such a bad thing. Let it die a legend! If they brought it back now they’d probably make it hybrid and available in automatic. 🤮🤮

    • @ianfranks541
      @ianfranks541 5 місяців тому

      @@PalmTree8772 same

  • @quackman
    @quackman Рік тому +4

    14:38 to clarify, it's tuned by McLaren Performance Technologies in USA, not the British F1-maker.

  • @Cholin33
    @Cholin33 Рік тому +1

    I remember grabbing an auto magazine when I was 10 (2000), and it had the Viper GTS-R concept on the cover. Even to this day I say that concept is my dream car. Interesting to see how much it changed from the concept when they actually started producing it, though I would have loved to see that concept GTS-R turned into reality.