The Dodge Viper is one of the First Exotic Cars to ever roll off of an American Assembly line. Bringing in the pure American exotic muscle with the massive V10 motor, the curves of the Shelby Cobra and the LOW / WIDE stance only an Exotic Car can obtain, the dodge Viper is one of the cars that most people pass up as being “Affordable”. However, the older Viper models hoover in the $30,000 price range and below and with only a few mods, you are squeezing out 11 second passes at the drag strip in an RT/10 and the GTS models has recorded times of high 11 second passes BONE STOCK. These cars are insanely fast but if cruising is all you want to do, then take it slow, but be prepared to turn every head at every stop light in a Viper. The first American Exotic Car.

“Affordable Exotic Cars” - Dodge Viper RT/10

Here’s why Vipers are so rare. Like any exotic car, they are limited in production.

Dodge Viper Production numbers:
1992 - 236
1993 - 938
1994 - 2,394
1995 - 1,422
1996(RT/10) - 686
1996(GTS) - 1,166
1997(RT/10) - 117
1997(GTS) - 1,671
1998(RT/10) - 341
1998(GTS) - 731
1999(RT/10) - 498
1999(GTS) - 549
2000(RT/10) - 757
2000(GTS) - 804
2001(RT/10) - 825
2001(GTS) - 827
2002(RT/10) - 508
2002(GTS) - 873
2003 - 1,739
2004 - 2,433
2005 - 2,003
2006 - 1,071

Dodge Viper RT/10 Specifications:
Engine Type: 7.986 liter / 487.3 cu in V10
Horsepower: 400 @ 4600
Torque: 450 @ 3600
Acceleration 0-60: 4.6
1/4 Mile 12.9
Suspension: unequal length wishbones, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Wheel Base: 96.2 inches
Top Speed: 180 mph
Brakes: Vented Discs all around
Transmission: 6-Speed Manual
Weight: 3400 lbs

The Dodge Viper, like any other exotic car seems to be mostly common in Red in the earlier years. As the years went by, the Viper and SRT-10 started to show face in other unique colors other than just red. I personally like red for any exotic car because it stands out and screams for attention. Many folks also choose to add racing stripes to their Viper to give it that “Muscle Car” look that came from the 70’s era. I had stripes on a few of my Mustangs in the past but didn’t want stripes on any of my Vipers. Just a personal preferance I guess. But wither way you do it, when you see a dodge Viper or SRT 10 in person, the LOW and WIDE stance, Massive 450HP 500TQ V10 engine (that had a few Lamborghini designers on board for the engine design) does nothing but scream EXOTIC CAR!

American Exotic Car - Dodge Viper GTS

Dodge Viper GTS Specifications:
Engine Type: 7.986 liter / 487.3 cu in V10
Horsepower: 450 bhp @ 5200 rpm
Torque: 490 ft lbs @ 3700 rpm
Acceleration 0-60: 4.2
1/4 Mile 12.2
Suspension: unequal length wishbones, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Wheel Base: 96.2 inches
Top Speed: 192 mph
Brakes: Vented Discs all around
Transmission: 6-Speed Manual
Weight: 3420 lbs