# Chrysler Viper battery: what each engine takes, with prices > The Chrysler Viper has run through 2 generations between 1991 and 1998, and we cover every one of them with 1 compatible batteries: 74 to 74 Ah, 680 to 680 A of cold cranking, from 78.40 € with VAT. ## Which battery does a Chrysler Viper take? It depends on the engine and on whether it has Start-Stop. The table shows the recommended battery for each Chrysler Viper engine with its price, VAT included; with your number plate or VIN we tell you the exact one in seconds. ## Recommended battery for each Chrysler Viper engine | Engine | Generation | Recommended battery | Price | URL | |---|---|---|---|---| | 8.0 (282 kW / 384 CV) | Viper (1992–1998) | Varta E12 74Ah | 78,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/chrysler/viper/80-282-kw-384cv | | 8.0 (290 kW / 394 CV) | Viper (1992–1998) | Varta E12 74Ah | 78,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/chrysler/viper/80-290-kw-394cv | | 8.0 (299 kW / 406 CV) | Viper (1992–1998) | Varta E12 74Ah | 78,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/chrysler/viper/80-299-kw-406cv | | 8.0 (332 kW / 451 CV) | Viper (1992–1998) | Varta E12 74Ah | 78,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/chrysler/viper/80-332-kw-451cv | | 8.0 (335 kW / 455 CV) | Viper (1992–1998) | Varta E12 74Ah | 78,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/chrysler/viper/80-335-kw-455cv | | 8.0 (268 kW / 364 CV) | Viper Convertible (1991–1998) | Varta E12 74Ah | 78,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/chrysler/viper-convertible/80-268-kw-364cv | | 8.0 (282 kW / 384 CV) | Viper Convertible (1991–1998) | Varta E12 74Ah | 78,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/chrysler/viper-convertible/80-282-kw-384cv | | 8.0 (290 kW / 394 CV) | Viper Convertible (1991–1998) | Varta E12 74Ah | 78,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/chrysler/viper-convertible/80-290-kw-394cv | | 8.0 (299 kW / 406 CV) | Viper Convertible (1991–1998) | Varta E12 74Ah | 78,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/chrysler/viper-convertible/80-299-kw-406cv | ## Chrysler Viper generations Not every generation uses the same battery. If your year fits more than one, tell them apart by body style or let the plate resolve it. | Generation | Years | Body | Batteries | URL | |---|---|---|---|---| | Viper | 1992–1998 | berlina | 5 | /gb/car-batteries/chrysler/viper | | Viper Convertible | 1991–1998 | berlina | 4 | /gb/car-batteries/chrysler/viper-convertible | ## Best-selling batteries for the Chrysler Viper | Modelo | V | Ah | CCA (EN) | Tech | € VAT incl. | Stock | URL | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Car battery Varta E12 12V 74Ah 680A | 12 | 74 | 680 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 78,40 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e12-12v-74ah-680a | ## How to know which battery your Chrysler Viper takes The quickest and safest route is to enter your number plate: we identify the exact version, its engine and the battery fitted at the factory, with no room for error. Prefer to do it manually? Check the date of first registration on your V5C and match it against the generation table above. When a year straddles two generations, the body style decides it: five-door hatch, estate or coupé. As a final check, look at the battery currently fitted: the label shows capacity (Ah) and cold cranking amps (A). Always replace with equal or higher figures, never lower, and keep the same dimensions and terminal layout. ## Frequently asked questions ### Which battery does a Chrysler Viper take? It depends on the generation and engine: there are 1 compatible batteries in total, from 74 to 74 Ah and 680 to 680 A of cold cranking. The best sellers for this model are Car battery Varta E12 12V 74Ah 680A. With your plate we tell you the exact one in seconds. ### How much does a Chrysler Viper battery cost? Between 78.40 € and 78.40 €, VAT included, depending on capacity and technology (lead-acid). Start-Stop versions (AGM or EFB) sit at the top of the range because they withstand many more cycles. ### How do I know which generation my Viper is? By the registration year: Viper (1992-1998); Viper Convertible (1991-1998). If your year falls in the overlap between two generations, tell them apart by body type (hatchback, estate or coupé) or use the plate finder, which settles it with no doubt. ### Can I fit a battery with more amps? Yes, as long as the dimensions fit the tray and the terminal layout matches. More capacity (Ah) and more cold cranking (A) do not harm the vehicle: the alternator charges it the same and you gain margin in winter. What you must never do is go below the original figures. ### How long does a Chrysler Viper battery last? Between 4 and 6 years in normal use. Start-Stop batteries (AGM/EFB) tend to last slightly less in city driving because of the number of starts, but they are designed for that cycling. If the car sits unused for weeks or you notice slow cranking in the cold, get it checked. --- Updated: 2026-10-29 · https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/chrysler/viper