Production lasted until late 2006 and Viper took a vacation for 2007. A coupe followed along in 2006, sharing many styling cues of the original GTS coupes.
The new design replaced the sensuous curves of the original design with sharp angles and a more conventional hood design. The new engine made 500 hp and 525 lb-ft of torque. Launched as a soft top convertible, the SRT-10 arrived with a new 8.3L V10. Viper was given a clean sheet redesign for 2003. The ACR program was introduced in 1999 and was offered up to 2017. Over 50 lbs of weight was shed in the chassis, and they arrived with BBS racing wheels. Intake and exhaust improvements bumped power to 460 and torque to 500. Viper ACRĪnother special edition aimed at weekend racers was the ACR, or American Club Racing. The V10 engine was bumped to 450 hp for the coupe, along with a few other luxuries.
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The first Viper to feature power windows and airbags, it lacked ABS brakes and traction control systems. Sharing the same styling language as the roadster, GTS only shared 10 percent with its sibling. The Dodge Viper GTS was aimed at weekend racers and featured a double bubble roof to accommodate driving with a helmet. Late in the year, the RT/10 roadster was joined by a new GTS coupe. More aluminum and less steel resulted in a diet of 60 lbs in the chassis. This bumped horsepower to 415 and torque to 488 lb-ft. The side pipe exhaust was killed in favor of rear mufflers and traditional tailpipes. Viper Second Generationġ996 was an evolutionary year, as the Viper lost weight and gained power.
Torque measured in at 465 lb-ft, which allows for acceleration even in the deep overdrive of 6th gear.
Considering these cars are unencumbered by 19 speakers and six airbags, the curb weight was less than 3,300 lbs. Today 400 hp might seem average, but in the early 90s, it was supercar territory. The flywheel is on the lighter side which makes driving in traffic somewhat annoying, but once in gear and moving, the Viper exposes its fangs. After adjusting to the center pedals, the clutch is very predictable and shifts are short and precise. On the street, the first generation cars are addictive to drive. In a true roadster fashion, the only way to open the doors is to reach for the inner handle. Much like a Surrey with a fringe on top, the windows are eisenglass which can be stowed in the trunk. Lasting only from 1992 to 1995, first generation Dodge Vipers are characterized as being devoid of luxuries. A large aftermarket exists for customization and adding power. Oil changes and tires are the largest maintenance-style expenses. Regular maintenance is much less than other sports cars. Wide front tires forced the designers to move the pedals off center of the driver’s seat. Early cars have no safety equipment whatsoever. Owning a ViperĪn automatic transmission was never offered, and the clutch pedal is on the heavy side. Triple-cone synchronizers used carbon fiber to spin up each gear. For the transmission, Borg-Warner developed a stronger version of their T-56 six-speed manual, with 5th and 6th gear as overdrives. Momo supplied the steering wheel, and instrumentation was by VDO. Suppliers for the early car were the best in the aftermarket. Viper’s first generation arrived with a cassette tape player and no windows, roof, or door handles. The prototype was finished in late 1989, but the first production cars were titled as 1992 model year. Suspension is independent, with coil springs at all corners. Shelby was tasked with defining what the concept should be. The block and heads are cast aluminum, with s single camshaft working the valves. Adding two cylinders to the 440 Magnum was no easy task, so the 90 degree V10 was given an odd firing order to achieve balance. Lamborghini was owned by Chrysler at the time and was commissioned to build a ten-cylinder engine for the project. Since 1992, Viper has been the antihero for a generation of enthusiasts. Chrysler needed to refresh their image at the end of the 80’s, and a new supercar was the best way to bring new customers into the showroom. Finding a Dodge Viper for sale in excellent condition can be difficult due to the fact that many of these used cars have been abused or modified. America’s other two-seater sports car was born of the vision of Lee Iacocca and Carroll Shelby.
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