The Viper program started with a statement from then-Chairman Bob Lutz, What if Chrysler Corporation could produce a modern Cobra? From clay to concept, metal to market, the Dodge Viper design reflects its performance car intent, via its sleek flowing lines, wide low stance, and muscular detailing. The Vipers design could never be repeated in the modern context, nor could its singular focus and raw driver engagement. Every aspect of the Dodge Vipers interior screams performance, from the airbag-less three-spoke steering wheel, to the manual shifter sitting proudly atop the centre console and the simplistic cabin layout, the Viper delivered on its brief. The contrasting and durable black-grey interior colour-way is punctuated by supportive, grey-leather clad, sports-bucket seats. Ergonomically, the Vipers cabin places everything close to hand with little to distract from the task at hand driving. While the first test-mule featured a Hemi-V8, Chrysler President Bob Lutz challenged his team to deliver a V10 and boy, did they deliver! 7990 cubic centimetres (488-cubic-inches in yank talk), 630Nm of torque, 298kW, 20-valves and 10-pistons, no matter which way you look at it, the Dodge Vipers Lamborghini fettled engine is massive. The huge engine rockets the American open-top to 100km/h in 4.3 seconds and all the way to a roof popping top speed of 165 miles per hour (265km/h). With only 6,709 first generations Viper produced, and only 1043 produced in 1993, an unmolested and completely original car is a becoming increasingly rare. Beautifully preserved, this time warp Viper has a mere 6,402 miles (10,243 klms) on the odometer. All original books and delivery items are present, along with extensive media and articles of the era. This Viper also has new Michelin PS tyres along with the original factory set. The factory supplied canvas roof and vinyl windows are in perfect working condition (probably because why would you ever use them!!) Here is your chance to own something truly special, in truly investment grade unmolested condition. No roof, no door handles, side pipes and an 8 litre V10 backed by a manual gearbox. Driving these cars never fails to bring a smile to your face.
