Motor trend recently completed its annual greatest drivers car competition, and the winner, the porsche 911 carrera 4s is not surprising. The cars were constructed by chrysler themselves, and in europe by reynard motorsport and oreca. Its a monster of a car, with a horrible driving position, awkward pedal box, and the sort of power that makes it challenging to drive such a car. The chrysler viper gtsr also known as the dodge viper gtsr when raced in north america was a successful racing variant of the dodge viper developed in conjunction with chrysler of north america, oreca of france, and reynard motorsport of the united kingdom.
Chryslers highperformance srt brand pulled the wraps off the 20 srt viper gts launch edition today in monterey, just before the pebble beach concours delegance, wearing. The viper gts coupe was an instant hit with performance enthusiasts who werent sold on the viper roadsters allweather open top idea. Find highresolution car images in our photogallery archive. View srt viper gts launch edition revives the blue and white viper pebble beach photos from car and driver. It all made the car more manageable at speed, and it was a more comfortable car to be in. The viper gts is a muscle supercar i have fond memories of, having had the opportunity to drive one as part of the skip barber driving school experience. We have 11 dodge viper gts vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 1 1owner cars, and 9 personal use cars. And theres the snow factor in january, although that might not be as much. The first factory built racing version, the chrysler viper gtsr, was introduced in 1996.
Car and driver magazine september 1996 infiniti q45, dodge. The highend gts model adds a power drivers seat, unique hood and wheel designs, 4mode stability. Another significant difference between the current iteration of the dodge supercar and its predecessors is the amount of attention paid to ease of. It is a true drivers car with world class performance in a unique sporting package. Learn more about price, engine type, mpg, and complete safety and warranty information. The front bumper cover and side skirts were repainted, reportedly due to chips and scratches, and are shown in primer here. And, so, today, im going to show you if you can daily drive a dodge viper, using my 1997 dodge viper gts. So its not surprising that, somewhere around 1996, some of them began toying with the idea of. It should be worth the wait, with a naturally aspirated v8 making an estimated 550 hp. There is no doubt that the gen ii viper gts is an american performance icon.
It could increase from zero to 60 mph in three moments, and after that simple time, your. This rearwheeldrive exotic sports car comes only with a sixspeed manual transmission and is offered in base and gts trim levels. In 1998, it became the first american car to win at le mans in three decades and the first productionbased american car to grace the winners circle there. Read impressions and see photos of the 20 srt viper and gts at car and driver.
Jess goedhals has owned this viper gts, one of only 2 in sa, since new. We all grow up with that car we posted on our bedroom walls. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Viper gtsrs continued to be built into 2005, after which oreca concentrated on maintaining and supporting the existing viper gtsr fleet.
What features delineate a great car from a super car. Discussion in rt10 and gts discussions started by cali car guy, jul 23, 2009. Dodge gave its viper supercar more teeth in the gts r, a 700hp monster that won five fia gt championships between 1997 and 2002. The viper is offered as a coupe only and competes with the. For sale in our dallas showroom is a 2000 dodge viper gts. The 20 srt viper is a twoseat supercar coupe available in base viper or upgraded gts trim. Jon brobst has been the pace car driver for the srt viper cup since 2010. In total, 57 viper gtsrs were built, the chassis being fabricated by reynard in the uk with oreca doing the assembly and race preparation in france. Dodge viper classics for sale classics on autotrader. English the car we offer today is a hennessey venom 650 gts with the aero package, the first built by the texan tuner hennessey motorsports. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. Only 27,339 original miles on the v10 engine and original 6speed transmission.
The dodge viper gtsr, known the be one of the worlds most powerful viper with 700horsepower full of drive and force motor trend magazine. Also, theres no way i would have a viper as my only car since the trunk is too small to carry my bike to various rides. When the is for being considered, then a good deal of muscle car followers will tend to get pleased via the news. This car has been tested on the track by specialized magazines of the time, in fact, it was driven by the italianamerican race driver mario andretti and reached the speed of 207 mph, or more than 330 kmh. In 1988, bob lutz said to chrysler designers in so many words. Why dodge investigated, then abandoned, a midengine viper. Collectability the dodge viper is a landmark modern performance car that harkens back to the visceral driving experience of the muscle car era with its huge power and torque output and relatively little driver aids for traction and roadholding. As a class, i suppose you could call both the srt viper gts and mercedesbenz sls amg gt the what if cars. The 3600 pounds of viper gts and driver are propelled by 450 horsepower. The newandimproved viper that came out in 1996 featured an updated chassis as well as improved suspension and brakes. It should be worth the wait, with a naturally aspirated v8.
Beyond that, the drive should probably be straight to a. The car is finished in stone white with blue racing stripes and features a gt2specific front splitter and valance, groundeffect side skirts, a fixed carbon fiber rear wing, and gtsr badging. Available with this gts is indy 500 pace car stickers as the 1996 viper gts was the official pace car for 1996. Check out the details on the 20 srt viper and viper gts at car and driver.
Its becoming mentioned that the favorite muscle car will probably be coming back to the market in 2020. With a comparably weighted pilot, the yamaha weighs only about 700 pounds. No, they arent easy to drive and they will certainly keep a novice in check. Theres just one 2019 dodge viper gts engine, an enormous 8. Find dodge viper information, parts, owner resources and more here today. Discover the growing collection of high quality most relevant xxx movies and clips. Details about car and driver magazine september 1996 infiniti q45, dodge viper gts car and driver magazine september 1996 infiniti q45, dodge viper gts item information. In order to meet requirements laid out in the rules of certain racing series that the viper gtsrs planned to run, road cars similar to the race cars would have to be sold to the public. Officially unveiled at the 1995 pebble beach concours, it has won numerous championships and famous events in its history. No other sex tube is more popular and features more viper gts scenes than pornhub. Everyone is always asking me if you can daily drive a dodge viper. This is 1 of 949 2000 gts models, 1 of 292 in steel gray. The 19962002 dodge viper gts is hot, and getting hotter. With membership mainly in the us, but all over the world, its the most active group of viper owners on earth.
Justin bell makes a list and checks it twice to determine whether the dodge viper gts. The dodge viper was a sports car manufactured by dodge srt for 20 and 2014, a division of american car manufacturer fca us llc from 1991 through 2017, having taken a brief hiatus in 2007 and from 201020. The dodge viper super muscle car will retreat back to the snake pit that sprung it. While 2017 marked the end for the fifthgeneration viper, an allnew model is set to debut in 2020.
A tremec sixspeed gearbox movements the power to the rear tires. Dodge gave its viper supercar more teeth in the gtsr, a 700hp monster that won five fia gt championships between 1997 and 2002. Options on this 2001 dodge viper gts for sale include. Dodge further refined the car overall with upgraded suspension, brakes and safety features. The menacing srt viper is a twopassenger, racebred grand touring car powered by an 8. The viper owners association voa is the largest viper club in the world. The dodge viper is a landmark modern performance car that harkens back to the visceral driving experience of the muscle car era with its huge power and torque output and relatively little driver aids for traction and roadholding. The coupe roof design includes two bubbles over the seats to accommodate drivers wearing racing helmets, and that wasnt just a gimmick, as viper coupes found immediate success in sports car racing. Air conditioning, amfmcd, radio, lumbar support, power brakes, locks, steering, windows, abs, tilttelescopic steering, traction control, power mirrors, keyless entry, seat belts, driver and passenger airbags, tan leather bucket seating, performance radial tires that are wrapped around. Specifically, a lowres printout of 2000s dodge viper gtsr concept. Although the viper gtsr finished tenth overall on its le mans debut in 1996, the car s first win in the gt2 class came in 1998, marking the first gt class win for an american made car since the. Driving the viper was like sledding downhill in a coffin.
Amenities in this vehicle allow for a smooth ride and let you enjoy some music while still cooling off with some factory ac. Brutally powerful but with all the right creature comforts makes a car like this 1997 dodge viper gts instantly attractive. A professional driver toured the quartermile in the 11second range. Car guys, all of them, as were the dozens of folks they recruited for the viper team. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 120 viper models nationwide. Production of the twoseat sports car began at new mack assembly plant in 1991 and moved to conner avenue assembly plant in october 1995. And when you see how this lowmileage supercar has been wellrespected all its life, it makes this 450 hp machine a truly irresistible deal. The purpose of the club is to bring together viper owners who are passionate about the dodgesrt viper for special fun, benefits, events, and world class magazine. Standard features include 18inch front wheels, 19inch rear wheels, summer tires, automatic bixenon. A visual history of the dodge viper car and driver. He runs, an international store selling parts, accessories, and upgrades, if it fits on or in a viper. Used dodge viper for sale in richardson, tx autotrader. The viper is just an extraordinary looking car that struts its muscle at every opportunity.
825 548 1501 767 169 773 161 934 756 93 91 588 899 262 1282 714 270 191 1392 593 1406 747 902 1127 1339 961 541 543