Roy Sjöberg, Father of the Viper, Has Passed Away
He Built A V10-Powered Legend That Rewrote the Rules of American Performance

There are legends, and then there are firestarters. Roy Sjöberg was both. Known across the automotive world as the “Father of the Dodge Viper,” Roy passed away on March 30, 2025, at age 86. But anyone who ever saw or heard a Viper in motion knows—this man didn’t just create a car, he created an icon.

Roy Sjöberg, Father of the Viper, Has Passed Away
Roy Sjöberg, the legendary Father of the Viper, has passed away. Remember his impact on the automotive world.
