Few cars in the history of the autoverse have the power to elicit a
visceral response from non-enthusiast passers-by. Typically
reserved for Italian exotics and hypercars, only a handful of
vehicles can turn heads and quicken heart rates just by the mere
sight of them. All it takes is one look at this first-generation
1994 Dodge Viper RT-10 Supercharged, and it's easy to see that this
swoopy, low-slung domestic supercar is on that very elite
shortlist.
Inside, this venomous vehicle proudly shows off its Spartan ethos.
A tall center console separates a pair of surprisingly comfy and
very supportive grey leather bucket seats. A three-spoke
airbag-less steering wheel sits just ahead of a white-faced 180 mph
speedometer and 7,000 rpm tachometer. An upgraded AM/FM/AUX/CD
Kenwood head unit, along with a CD changer, feeds sound to large
central speakers mounted between the seats and to kickpanel
speakers along the doors, providing an all-encompassing sound
experience. If a big V-10 motor and a killer sound system aren't
enough, this Viper also has a PlayStation 2 tucked into its
passenger-side door panel, allowing for even more fun (while
parked, of course). While not factory-installed, this Neo-Cobra
comes with its first-ever optional air conditioning, a rare feature
for a first-gen Viper.
Under that massive front-hinged clamshell hood, we find an equally
massive 8.0-liter overhead-valve V-10 engine upgraded with an ROE
supercharger. Originally making 400 horsepower and 465 pound-feet
of torque from the factory, this Viper's venom packs nearly double
that punch, making over 700 horsepower, which sounds incredible
bellowing through those throwback side pipes. That big block power
is funneled through a six-speed manual transmission upgraded with a
lightweight aluminum flywheel and beefier McLeod clutch, before
being sent out to the stock Viper rear that transfers that plethora
of ponies to a set of five-spoke 17-inch Viper wheels shod in
steamroller-sized 335/35ZR-17 Pilot Sport rubber, while a set of
275/40ZR-17 Michelins handles steering duties up front.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• First Gen Viper
• Removable Hard Top
• Removable Soft Top
• 8.0 Liter V10
• ROE Supercharged
• Over 700 HP
• Side Pipes
• Aluminum Flywheel
• Six Speed Manual
• McLeod Clutch
• Michelin Pilot Sport Tires
• Power Steering
• Power Brakes
• Four Wheel Discs
• Grey Leather Interior
• White Faced Gauges
• Alpine AM/FM/AUX/CD
• CD Changer
• PlayStation 2 in Door Panel
• Power Mirrors
• Air Conditioning
When it debuted, this 1994 Dodge Viper RT-10 Supercharged could
sprint from 0-60 mph in a scant 4.5 seconds and rip through the
quarter mile in 12.6 seconds at 114 mph on its way to a top speed
of 165 mph. While no official times are available for this far more
powerful car, it is safe to assume those numbers can be easily
eclipsed after a bit of a learning curve. If you are like so many
of us who can't help but instinctively react to the visual drama of
a first-gen Viper like this one, don't wait another second to
follow that gut reaction. Call today!
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