Vehicle Description
1994 Dodge Viper RT/10
Normally, presenting a prototype to an automotive CEO to sign off
on production is a long, grueling process. However, after riding in
a prototype Dodge Viper for half an hour, Chrysler CEO Lee Iacocca
absolutely loved everything. He even turned to Bob Lutz and told
the man, "What are you waiting for?" The rest is history. Lead
engineer for the original Viper, Roy Sjoberg, drew inspiration from
Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works special division, which designed
crazy planes like the SR-71 Blackbird and U-2 spy plane. He wanted
to pass that inspiration on to his team so they'd make a special
car like nothing Chrysler had ever seen before, which was why he
gave everyone a copy of the book Skunk Works by Ben Rich.
Our consigner describes this car as her husband's second baby, a
car of his dreams which he was able to attain with hard work and
diligence at an early age. Fortunately, he had time to enjoy it
immensely prior to his untimely death at age 37. His surviving wife
also loves the car but states it is impractical for her to drive a
child around in, and it is her sincere hope that the new owner will
enjoy this car as much as her husband and the first owner did. We
give you a 1994 Viper RT/10, low mileage, beautiful condition
always garaged and babied convertible car.
Exterior
Slithering into our hallowed halls, this car is draped in Viper
Red. A true pony design on steroids with its long hooded front
section, ending in a large swooped cove and inset doors. All
integrated aerodynamically inserted headlights and running lights
and oval quad separated grille, the design is iconic in its sports
car styling. Just below the doors is a seamless black side piped
exhaust melted into the rockers on either side. A wide low bulbous
rear with more smooth inserted taillights and signals and a small
rounded trunk lid are framed below by another body matching red
bumper. The B pillar and roll bar design houses a vertical rear
glass, and on top is the black cloth convertible which works
flawlessly and opens the cockpit up to the sunshine. 17 inch
3-spoke aluminum wheels appear to be spinning when standing still
and are wrapped in BF Goodrich rubber on all 4 corners.
Interior
A swing of the speedy styled swooped rearward two tone doors in
dark and light gray, leads up to the immaculate high back leather
buckets which are within black plastic shells. A wide central
console races between these buckets, and houses a stainless
cupholder, shifter, handbrake, and headlight/running light toggles.
As the console coils upward, there is a high power AM/FM/Cassette
radio and climate controls. Onto the dash now we note a series of 4
white faced gauges aimed at the pilot for their monitoring. In
front of the rally steering wheel are a trio of deep inset circular
instruments and warning light cluster. Also noted are a dual
configuration of woofers and tweeters just behind the console
rising up to the rear glass like they are being charmed by a pungi
wind instrument. SSSSSSSSssssssssssssleek.
Drivetrain
Under the hood is where the real venom of this car is stored, and
it strikes in the form of an 8.0 liter V-10 numbers matching mill.
This has electronic fuel injection, and a T56 6-speed manual
transmission on the back. All power coils rearward to a 3.07 Viper
rear axle.
Undercarriage
True showroom condition would best describe the underside with no
rust, aero design, and sporty suspension. Power disc brakes are all
around as are independent coil sprung suspension (how
appropriate!)
Drive-Ability
A biter and a fighter, this car lit right up and was a joy to drive
on the test track. Although I'm no dummy, I took it quite easy, and
it did accelerate great, handled like it's on rails, and had
stopping power to keep me out of trouble. All functions were
working as they should.
Obviously well cared for and put neatly away like a favorite toy
would be when finished playing with it. Ssssssssleek design, a
biting V-10, and a sit in this car and it will wrap its sporty
charm around you and definitely get a choke hold on you.
VIN DECODE
1B3BR65E2RV102147
1-USA
B-Dodge
3-Passenger Car
B-Manual Belts
R-Viper
6-Performance/Image
5-2 Door Convertible
E-8.0L V10
2-Check Digit
R-1994
V-New Mach Ave Assy Plant
102147-Sequential Unit Number
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 600 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.