For sale in our Atlanta Showroom is this 1993 Dodge Viper. The
first prototype was tested in January 1989. It debuted in 1991 with
two pre-production models as the pace car for the Indianapolis 500.
The Snake went on sale in January 1992 as the RT/10 Roadster. The
centerpiece of the car was its engine. The Lamborghini Company,
then owned by Chrysler Corporation, designed the V10 for the Viper
by recasting the block and heads in an aluminum alloy, and was
based on the Chrysler LA V8 engine. The engine weighs 711 lbs and
produces 400 bhp at 4600 rpm and 465 lb�ft at 3600 rpm, and thanks
to the long-gearing allowed by the engine the car has some fuel
economy. The body is a tubular steel frame with resin transfer
molding (RTM) fiberglass panels. The Viper lacks modern driver aids
such as traction control and anti-lock brakes on purpose to give
you the feel in the seat of your pants. It completes a quarter mile
in 12.6 seconds and has a maximum speed of over 150 mph. Its large
tires allow the car to average close to one lateral g in corners,
placing it among the elite cars of its day. The car is made for
driving and features inflatable lumbar support and adjustable
seats. Along with the absence of exterior door handles, the vehicle
lacks side windows and a roof. The battery is located in the sealed
compartment over the rear wheels to increase rear-end weight and
traction. Options include: AM/FM cassette radio, power brakes,
power steering, tilt wheel, seat belts, anti theft system, leather
seats, alloy wheels. To view the car in greater detail, including
100+ HD photos and HD video, please visit
www.gatewayclassiccars.com. For more information please call the
Atlanta showroom at 678-894-4833 or e-mail us at
[email protected]
