Vehicle Description
1994 Dodge Viper
In 1990, when the original group of 75 convened to design and
engineer the Viper, all involved were given a copy of the book
Skunk Works, by Ben Rich. That book told the story of the Lockheed
special division that designed and built a series of innovative
planes, including the U-2, SR-71, and Stealth Bomber. Viper lead
engineer Roy Sjoberg, hoped the book would inspire his engineers to
create a small, highly functional, and creative team. The book, by
the way, is a fantastic read.
Here we offer up for consignment a 1994 one owner, original 52,100
mile car, with all service invoices, the window sticker, and
owner's manual. This car has been driven to shows all over the
country, and used as a pleasure vehicle which has never been
tracked. A true original 10-cylinder ass kicker!
Exterior
With its low slung curvaceous body panels made of a composite
material with fiber reinforced skin, integrated bumpers, front
quarter panel door cove, black side pipes long sports car hood,
dual bumped roofline, and rear taillights that look much like a
stinging bee, this car is an awesome design. All bathed in
Dandelion Yellow which remains in very good condition with just a
few faults throughout. 18-inch honeycombed magnesium wheels are all
around. and a note to the top which can be lifted off for some
open-air motoring.
Interior
Dark gray is the color of the leather interior, with racy buckets
that float in a sea of black carpet with red embroidered floor
mats, and in front of a curved gray dash. This houses several
white-faced gauges, power locks, and AM/FM/Cassette radio and
climate controls. All very simply laid out clear for the eyes to
see and monitor.
Drivetrain
Flipping the entire front of the car forward we are hit with the
beautiful engineering of the V10 all wrapped in red. This 8.0 liter
puts out 400 horses and is fed by EFI. A T56 6-speed manual
transmission is found on back and a Dana 44 rear axle with 3.07
Viper gearing is way back.
Undercarriage
A total rust free, structurally sound ground effect paneled
environment can be seen underneath. Independent suspension is all
around as are power disc brakes. A tubular space frame provides the
rigidity. Stainless steel exhaust snakes its way to the side
exits.
Drive-Ability
This car ignited immediately to a thunderous roar only a V10 can
produce. Tightly strapped into the cockpit, I put it through its
paces, and it responded very well. It handles like it's on rails,
and one needs to be gentle with the accelerator or the rear wheels
will get very happy. Lots of V10 power, and a smooth sports car
like ride. Even neater was when the top was off it is a whole
different experience, and a good one!
1 Owner, meticulous records, well cared for, and you can expect
nothing but excellence from this machine. Love the yellow, and its
nowhere near mellow. Love the 10 popper, it's definitely a show
stopper, and love the space age body, it allows curves to be
produced that are aerodynamic and certainly not shoddy.
VIN Decode
1B3BR65E5RV102031
1-USA
B-Dodge
3-Passenger Car
B-Manual Belts
R-Viper
6-Performance/Image
5-2 Door Convertible
E-8.0L V10
5-Check Digit
R-1994
V-New Mach Ave Assy Plant
102031-Sequential Unit Number
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 500 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.
