Vehicle Description
The mighty Viper needs no introduction. Over the top since day one,
America's most dramatic sports car has ALWAYS been about excess and
performance above all else. In 1992, after three years of
successfully teasing the public with a variety of prototypes, Dodge
introduced the brutal RT/10 Roadster - an offering that upped the
super car ante by virtue of classic good looks and raw,
Detroit-style muscle. And today, there's STILL nothing on the road
that can compare to a Viper in terms of sheer audaciousness. With
only 1,179 miles on its bright orange odometer, this super clean
snake is a showroom-fresh piece of modern MoPar history. If you're
a fan of style, speed, track capability or flat-out wicked
performance, here's an opportunity to put the 'you' in 'ultimate
sports car'!
VIPER RED
The best part about buying a vintage Viper, the car that
single-handedly reignited its parent brand's legendary performance
legacy, is the understanding that you're scoring an elite level of
both performance and history. This 2-owner Dodge wears a slick,
garaged body that's been limited to roughly 1K miles of sunny day
road use. That body was factory-equipped with wet looking, and
predictably named, Viper Red 2-stage. That 2-stage is a highly
desirable option which, with factory provenance, definitely plays
to the new owner's advantage. And predictably, everything adds up
to a showroom-fresh sports car that, backed by a clean CARFAX
report, is free of any notable flaws.
V10 POWER
The fire-breathing mill rumbling under this car's trick hood needs
no introduction. Displacing a massive 8.0 liters and turning stout
9.1 to 1 compression into 400 horsepower and 465 lb./ft. of torque,
this 488 cubic inch beast is one of the most outrageous powerplants
ever bolted between two fenders. Dodge designers knew their coveted
big block would be the car's focal point, so they went out of their
way to dress things up with some Bright Red paint and menacing
Viper scripts. And, honestly, the resulting display is so
impressive that I'm surprised the MoPar guys didn't install a Lexan
window, a la C6 ZR1. This roadster's V10 is absolutely immaculate,
from its dual throttle bodies all the way down to its aluminum oil
pan, tubular stainless exhaust manifolds and fresh fluids. And
everything around the block appears showroom-fresh, presenting as
clean as the day the car rolled out of Chrysler's Detroit 'snake
pit'.
POWER MANAGEMENT, ON VIPER TERMS
Under this drop-top, a spotless chassis cradles a Borg Warner T56
6-speed, which spins power to a tough Dana 44 limited-slip
differential and interstate-happy, 3.07 gears. That impressive
drivetrain rides a tubular space frame, which employs power
rack-and-pinion steering and an unequal-length independent
suspension. At the center of the car, massive exhaust tubes flow
into rowdy side-pipes. At the corners of the car, power-assisted,
4-piston calipers clinch large, vented rotors. And all this
thoroughbred hardware rolls on 17-inch alloys, which spin 275/40
Michelin XGTZs in front of 335/35 Michelin XGTZs.
THE PERFECT AMOUNT OF POLISH
Like the classics that inspired it, this Viper's simple interior
puts the emphasis on performance and usability. Front-and-center,
comfy seats wrap clean Quartz leather around molds that are
designed to keep occupants in place during spirited driving. At the
center of the car, an industrial console anchors a short shifter
between a leather-wrapped emergency brake and a factory-spec,
premium cassette player. At the front of that island, white-face
gauges keep an eye on the big engine's vitals. And in front of the
driver, an aftermarket-look steering wheel spins a Viper-branded
horn button around a tilting column.
HISTORICAL INFORMATION
According to the original Window Sticker that's included with our
sale, this slick RT/10 was delivered to Roanoke Motor Company in
Roanoke, Illinois with the following standard and optional
equipment:
STANDARD EQUIPMENT
Tubular space frame that's complete with a center spine
structure
Side-mounted stainless steel dual exhaust system
Composite body panels that are laced with fiber-reinforced skin
4-wheel independent suspension
- Unequal-length control arms
- Coil-over-shock design
- Double-acting gas shocks
- Tubular front and rear sway bars
Limited-slip differential
Power rack-and-pinion steering
Energy absorbing tilt steering column
Power-assisted 4-wheel vented disc brakes
Directional aluminum wheels
275/40ZR17 front and 335/35ZR17 rear XGTZ speed-rated directional
tires
Aero polyellipsoid halogen headlamps
Fog lamps that are equipped with removable lense covers
Bold graphic, white-faced analog gauges
- 180 MPH speedometer
- 7,000 RPM tachometer
- Oil pressure
- Voltage
- Coolant temperature
- Fuel level
Center-zip tonneau cover
Folding top that's complete with side curtains and a removable rear
window
Premium sound system
Forward-hinged 1-piece clamshell hood
2-way manual seat adjusters which feature linear recline
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
Customer Preferred Group (21A)
- 8.0 liter aluminum V10 that's equipped with sequential multipoint
EFI ($00)
- Gas Guzzler Tax ($2,100)
BASE PRICE: $54,500
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT: $2,100
DESTINATION CHARGE: $700
TOTAL VEHICLE PRICE: $57,300
VEHICLE SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION AND
ACCESSORIES
Vintage marketing literature
The aforementioned Window Sticker
An original Owner's Manual
Original accessory literature
An original Viper VHS tape
A VHS tape of the car's delivery
A copy of the original owner's Title
Two keys and two fobs
The car's factory hardtop
If you haven't driven a Viper, prepare for a mind-altering
experience! This RT/10 accelerates like an experimental rocket
sled. Yet, despite the car's brute power, it's easy to drive,
comfortable and relatively docile if you can manage to keep your
right foot away from the floorboard. Rest assured, putting
something like this in your garage is about the most fun you can
have when it comes to four wheels!
SUMMARY
2-owner survivor that's logged only 1,179 miles
Original Viper V10 / 400 horsepower
Original Borg Warner T56 6-speed manual transmission
Original Viper Red paint
Original Black and Quartz leather interior
Sale includes: An original Window Sticker / A copy of the original
owner's Title / The car's factory hardtop
Factory Dana 44 limited-slip differential / 3.07 gears
Factory power rack-and-pinion steering
Factory 4-wheel power disc brakes
Factory 17-inch alloy wheels
