Dodge Viper RT/10

ABOUT THIS COMMISSION The Dodge Viper RT/10 is the kind of car that doesn’t ask for subtlety, it demands it. With its gargantuan 8.0-litre V10 perched almost aggressively behind the front axle, it delivers a raw, unfiltered performance. Every inch of its long, low body screams brute force: the bulging hood, the wide stance, the purposeful simplicity of a car that doesn’t need aero gimmicks or electronic babysitters to prove its point. Driving the Viper is an exercise in controlled chaos, a ballet of torque and traction where the slightest hesitation can send the tail skittering. Yet it’s exactly this merciless honesty that has cemented its iconic status as the definitive (and only) V10 muscle car. ABOUT THE ARTIST Rudolf van der Ven is a Belgium-based commercial and automotive photographer with a knack for capturing iconic cars in a way that feels both meticulously considered and effortlessly expressive. His work blends technical precision with an instinctive understanding of form and light, giving his images a clarity that appeals as much to engineers as to aesthetes. Whether he’s shooting hypercars in controlled studio environments or chasing reflections on wet tarmac at sunrise, there’s a consistent sense of craft in everything he produces.