Dodge Viper

Dodge Viper
Overview
Manufacturer	Dodge division of: Chrysler Corporation (1992–1998) DaimlerChrysler (1998–2007) Chrysler LLC (2007-2010) Chrysler Group LLC (2013–2014) Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (2014–2017)
Production	1992–2010 2012-2017
Assembly	Conner Avenue Assembly, Detroit, Michigan, US
Body and chassis
Class	Sports car
Layout	Front mid-engine, rear-wheel drive
Powertrain
Engine	Odd firing 8.0 L (488.1 cu in) - 8.4 L (512.5 cu in) Viper V10
Transmission	6-speed manual

First generation Viper RT/10
Overview
Production	1992–1995
Designer	Tom Gale (1990)
Body and chassis
Body style	2-door roadster
Powertrain
Engine	Odd firing 8.0 L (488.1 cu in) Viper V10 400 bhp (298 kW) 465 lb·ft (630 N·m)
Transmission	6-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	96.2 in (2,440 mm)
Length	175.1 in (4,450 mm)
Width	75.7 in (1,920 mm)
Height	44.0 in (1,120 mm)
Curb weight	3,284 lb (1,490 kg)

First generation, Phase II SR Viper RT/10, GTS
Overview
Also called	Chrysler Viper (Europe)
Production	1995–2002
Model years	1996-2002
Body and chassis
Body style	2-door roadster 2-door coupe
Powertrain
Engine	Odd firing 8.0 L (488.1 cu in) Viper V10 415 bhp (309 kW; 421 PS) (Viper RT/10 1996–1997 only) 450 bhp (336 kW; 456 PS) (Viper GTS 1996–2002) (Viper RT/10 1998–2002)
Transmission	Borg Warner T-56 6-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	96.2 in (2,440 mm)
Length	175.1 in (4,450 mm) (1996–99 RT/10) 176.4 in (4,480 mm) (2000–02 RT/10) 176.7 in (4,490 mm) (GTS)
Width	75.7 in (1,920 mm)
Height	44.0 in (1,120 mm) (RT/10) 47.0 in (1,190 mm) (GTS)

Second generation, phase I Viper SRT-10
Overview
Also called	Dodge SRT-10 (UK)
Production	2002–2007
Model years	2003-2006
Designer	Osamu Shikado (1999)
Body and chassis
Body style	2-door roadster 2-door coupe
Powertrain
Engine	Odd firing 8.3 L (506.5 cu in) Viper V10 500 hp (370 kW) @ 5600 rpm 525 lb·ft (712 N·m) @ 4200 rpm (SRT-10 Roadster) 510 hp (380 kW) @ 5600 rpm 535 lb·ft (725 N·m) @ 4200 rpm (SRT-10 Coupe)
Transmission	T56 Tremec 6-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	98.8 in (2,510 mm)
Length	175.6 in (4,460 mm)
Width	75.7 in (1,920 mm)
Height	47.6 in (1,210 mm) (coupe) 48.6 in (1,230 mm) (SRT-10) 48.6 in (1,230 mm) (convertible)
Curb weight	3,380 lb (1,530 kg)

Second generation, Phase II Viper SRT-10
Overview
Production	2007–2010
Model years	2008-2010
Body and chassis
Body style	2-door roadster 2-door coupe
Powertrain
Engine	Odd firing 8.4 L (512.5 cu in) Viper V10 600 bhp (450 kW) @ 6000 rpm 560 lb·ft (760 N·m) @ 4600 rpm
Transmission	TR6060 6-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	98.8 in (2,510 mm)
Length	175.6 in (4,460 mm)
Width	75.7 in (1,920 mm)
Height	47.6 in (1,210 mm) (coupe) 48.6 in (1,230 mm) (convertible)
Curb weight	3,460 lb (1,570 kg) (base) 3,408 lb (1,546 kg) (ACR)

Third generation, Phase I VX Viper
2016 Dodge Viper ACR
Overview
Also called	SRT Viper (2013–2014)
Production	2012–2017
Model years	2013–2017
Designer	Scott Krugger (2010)
Body and chassis
Body style	2-door coupe
Powertrain
Engine	Odd firing 8.4 L (512.5 cu in) Viper V10 640 bhp (480 kW) @ 6200 rpm 600 lb-ft (813 Nm) @ 5000 rpm
Transmission	6-speed Tremec TR-6060 manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	98.8 in (2,510 mm)
Length	175.7 in (4,460 mm)
Width	76.4 in (1,940 mm)
Height	49.1 in (1,250 mm)
Curb weight	3,354 lb (1,521 kg) (Viper model) 3,297 lb (1,495 kg) (Viper model with SRT Track Package) 3,431 lb (1,556 kg) (Viper GTS model, ACR) 3,374 lb (1,530 kg) (Viper GTS model with SRT Track Package)

The Dodge Viper is a sports car manufactured by Dodge (SRT for 2013 and 2014), a division of FCA US LLC from 1992 through 2017 having taken a brief hiatus from 2010-2013. Production of the two-seat sports car began at New Mack Assembly in 1991 and moved to Conner Avenue Assembly in October 1995.

Although Chrysler considered ending production because of serious financial problems, on September 14, 2010, chief executive Sergio Marchionne announced and showed a new model of the Viper for 2012. In 2014 the Viper was named number 10 on the "Most American Cars" list, meaning 75% or more of its parts are manufactured in the U.S. The Viper was initially conceived in late 1988 at Chrysler's Advanced Design Studios. The following February, Chrysler president Bob Lutz suggested to Tom Gale at Chrysler Design that the company should consider producing a modern Cobra, and a clay model was presented to Lutz a few months later. Produced in sheet metal by Metalcrafters, the car appeared as a concept at the North American International Auto Show in 1989. Public reaction was so enthusiastic that chief engineer Roy Sjoberg was directed to develop it as a standard production vehicle.

Sjoberg selected 85 engineers to be "Team Viper", with development beginning in March 1989. The team asked the then-Chrysler subsidiary Lamborghini to cast a prototype aluminum block for the sports car to use in May. The production body was completed in the fall, with a chassis prototype running in December. Though a V8 engine was first used in the test mule, the V10, which the production car was meant to use, was ready in February 1990. Official approval from Chrysler chairman Lee Iacocca came in May 1990. One year later, Carroll Shelby piloted a pre-production car as the pace vehicle in the Indianapolis 500 race. In November 1991, the car was released to reviewers with first retail shipments beginning in January 1992.