Oh, you might want to look at the Chevrolet Corvette. Like the Viper, it has a large engine shrouded in a plastic skin. But it's seen more as a model of high-tech sophistication when stacked up against Dodge's supercar. If you want the day-to-day practicality of a solid, easy-to-use convertible top, an available automatic transmission and a first-rate climate-control system, the Corvette is your choice.
Other sports cars in the same price range, principally the Acura NSX and Porsche 911, offer similar performance, but coddle their drivers with luxury appointments galore. Both would be good choices for all-around use.