1994 Dodge Viper RT-10

Description

The mighty Viper needs no introduction. Over the top since day one, America's most dramatic sports car has ALWAYS been about excess and performance above all else. In 1992, after three years of successfully teasing the public with a variety of prototypes, Dodge introduced the brutal RT/10 Roadster – an offering that upped the super car ante by virtue of classic good looks and raw, Detroit-style muscle. And today, there's STILL nothing on the road that can compare to a Viper in terms of sheer audaciousness. With only 1,179 miles on its bright orange odometer, this super clean snake is a showroom-fresh piece of modern MoPar history. If you're a fan of style, speed, track capability or flat-out wicked performance, here's an opportunity to put the 'you' in 'ultimate sports car'!

VIPER RED

The best part about buying a vintage Viper, the car that single-handedly reignited its parent brand's legendary performance legacy, is the understanding that you're scoring an elite level of both performance and history. This 2-owner Dodge wears a slick, garaged body that's been limited to roughly 1K miles of sunny day road use. That body was factory-equipped with wet looking, and predictably named, Viper Red 2-stage. That 2-stage is a highly desirable option which, with factory provenance, definitely plays to the new owner's advantage. And predictably, everything adds up to a showroom-fresh sports car that, backed by a clean CARFAX report, is free of any notable flaws.

V10 POWER

The fire-breathing mill rumbling under this car's trick hood needs no introduction. Displacing a massive 8.0 liters and turning stout 9.1 to 1 compression into 400 horsepower and 465 lb./ft. of torque, this 488 cubic inch beast is one of the most outrageous powerplants ever bolted between two fenders. Dodge designers knew their coveted big block would be the car's focal point, so they went out of their way to dress things up with some Bright Red paint and menacing Viper scripts. And, honestly, the resulting display is so impressive that I'm surprised the MoPar guys didn't install a Lexan window, a la C6 ZR1. This roadster's V10 is absolutely immaculate, from its dual throttle bodies all the way down to its aluminum oil pan, tubular stainless exhaust manifolds and fresh fluids. And everything around the block appears showroom-fresh, presenting as clean as the day the car rolled out of Chrysler's Detroit 'snake pit'.

POWER MANAGEMENT, ON VIPER TERMS

Under this drop-top, a spotless chassis cradles a Borg Warner T56 6-speed, which spins power to a tough Dana 44 limited-slip differential and interstate-happy, 3.07 gears. That impressive drivetrain rides a tubular space frame, which employs power rack-and-pinion steering and an unequal-length independent suspension. At the center of the car, massive exhaust tubes flow into rowdy side-pipes. At the corners of the car, power-assisted, 4-piston calipers clinch large, vented rotors. And all this thoroughbred hardware rolls on 17-inch alloys, which spin 275/40 Michelin XGTZs in front of 335/35 Michelin XGTZs.

THE PERFECT AMOUNT OF POLISH

Like the classics that inspired it, this Viper's simple interior puts the emphasis on performance and usability. Front-and-center, comfy seats wrap clean Quartz leather around molds that are designed to keep occupants in place during spirited driving. At the center of the car, an industrial console anchors a short shifter between a leather-wrapped emergency brake and a factory-spec, premium cassette player. At the front of that island, white-face gauges keep an eye on the big engine's vitals. And in front of the driver, an aftermarket-look steering wheel spins a Viper-branded horn button around a tilting column.

HISTORICAL INFORMATION

According to the original Window Sticker that's included with our sale, this slick RT/10 was delivered to Roanoke Motor Company in Roanoke, Illinois with the following standard and optional equipment:

STANDARD EQUIPMENT

• Tubular space frame that's complete with a center spine structure
• Side-mounted stainless steel dual exhaust system
• Composite body panels that are laced with fiber-reinforced skin
• 4-wheel independent suspension
• -- Unequal-length control arms
• -- Coil-over-shock design
• -- Double-acting gas shocks
• -- Tubular front and rear sway bars
• Limited-slip differential
• Power rack-and-pinion steering
• Energy absorbing tilt steering column
• Power-assisted 4-wheel vented disc brakes
• Directional aluminum wheels
• 275/40ZR17 front and 335/35ZR17 rear XGTZ speed-rated directional tires
• Aero polyellipsoid halogen headlamps
• Fog lamps that are equipped with removable lense covers
• Bold graphic, white-faced analog gauges
• -- 180 MPH speedometer
• -- 7,000 RPM tachometer
• -- Oil pressure
• -- Voltage
• -- Coolant temperature
• -- Fuel level
• Center-zip tonneau cover
• Folding top that's complete with side curtains and a removable rear window
• Premium sound system
• Forward-hinged 1-piece clamshell hood
• 2-way manual seat adjusters which feature linear recline

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

• Customer Preferred Group (21A)
• -- 8.0 liter aluminum V10 that's equipped with sequential multipoint EFI ($00)
• -- Gas Guzzler Tax ($2,100)

BASE PRICE: $54,500

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT: $2,100

DESTINATION CHARGE: $700

TOTAL VEHICLE PRICE: $57,300

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VEHICLE SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION AND ACCESSORIES

• Vintage marketing literature
• The aforementioned Window Sticker
• An original Owner's Manual
• Original accessory literature
• An original Viper VHS tape
• A VHS tape of the car's delivery
• A copy of the original owner's Title
• Two keys and two fobs
• The car's factory hardtop

If you haven't driven a Viper, prepare for a mind-altering experience! This RT/10 accelerates like an experimental rocket sled. Yet, despite the car's brute power, it's easy to drive, comfortable and relatively docile if you can manage to keep your right foot away from the floorboard. Rest assured, putting something like this in your garage is about the most fun you can have when it comes to four wheels!

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SUMMARY

• 2-owner survivor that's logged only 1,179 miles
• Original Viper V10 / 400 horsepower
• Original Borg Warner T56 6-speed manual transmission
• Original Viper Red paint
• Original Black and Quartz leather interior
• Sale includes: An original Window Sticker / A copy of the original owner's Title / The car's factory hardtop
• Factory Dana 44 limited-slip differential / 3.07 gears
• Factory power rack-and-pinion steering
• Factory 4-wheel power disc brakes
• Factory 17-inch alloy wheels