Vehicle Description
1998 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?" and 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.
Here we offer up for consignment a 1998 Viper RT-10 in arrest me
red, Viper Red actually, and coming to our Hallowed Halls as a
23,005 title verified actual mile car, with some performance add
ons thatonly accentuate this snake's abilityto hand out one
seriously venomous bite. This car has been driven sparingly and
enjoyed and even has a removable hardtop to enhance your driving
experience with open air pleasure. A true original 10 cylinder ass
kicker!
Exterior
Slithering into our Hallowed Halls, this car is draped in Viper Red
that shows a few inclusions and areas of solvent pop in more than a
few areas. 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 red cladding over
the B&B 3-inch piped exhaust melted into the rockers on either
side. A wide low bulbous rear with more smoothly inserted tail
lights and signals and a small rounded trunk lid are framed below
by another body matching red bumper. Just above is a Viper Red
painted carbon fiber spoiler and the B pillar and roll bar design
houses a vertical rear glass, and on top is a 1 piece removable
roof that opens the cockpit up to the sunshine. 17-inch polished
5-spoke aluminum wheels appear to be spinning when standing still
and are wrapped in newer Michelin staggered width rubber on the
corners.
Interior
A swing of the speedy styled swooped rearward doors in charcoal
black 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 an ashtray, the leather wrapped
shifter, handbrake, and power window toggles. As the console coils
upward, there is a high-power Alpine AM/FM/CD radio and climate
controls. Onto the dash top 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 duo of deep inset circular instruments
and warning light cluster. Also noted area storage cubby and Kicker
speaker 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 V10 original mill. Power has
been stepped up thanks in part to the S&B air filters, a 708
camshaft and 1.7 Harland Sharp roller rockers helping to produce a
consignor estimated525hp. This has electronic fuel injection, and a
T56 6-speed manual transmission on the back which had a new slave
cylinder installed in March 2024. All power coils rearward to a
3.07 Viper 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!). A tubular space frame provides the rigidity. B&B
exhaust snakes its way to the side exits after being fed their
audio venom courtesy of shorty headers and high flow catalytic
converters.
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 was a whole
different experience, and a good one! All functions were working as
designed during my tenure as a snake charmer. While Classic Auto
Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of
our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working
at the time of your purchase.Here's a classic car you can
drive!
Obviously well cared for and put neatly away like a favorite toy
would be when finished playing with it. Ssssssssleek design, a
biting V10, and a seat in this car and it will wrap its sporty
charm around you and definitely get a choke hold on you.
1B3ER65E3WV400425
1-USA
B-Dodge
3-Passenger Car
E-Manual Belts, Front Airbags
R-Viper
6-Performance Image
5-2 Door Specialty Convertible
E-8.0 Liter V10
3-Check Digit
W-1998
V-Conner Ave Assy Plant
400425-Sequential Unit Number
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