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Release Viper Legacy Continues Viper Retrospective Demographics Demographic Material Did you know ? Market Position Market Position Market Advantage Product Chronology Specifications General Information Model/Powertrain Availability Engine: 8.0-Liter, OHV, SMPI V-10 Transmission: Manual, 6-Speed Overdrive Final Drive Dimensions/Capacities Accommodations Seat Adjustments Instrumentation Body Suspension Steering Wheels Tires Brakes

Feature Availability Air Bags Air Conditioning Assist Handle Battery Saver Bumpers Carpet Chimes Clock Console, Center Corrosion Protection Defogger Fog Lights Fuel Filler Cover Glass Headlights Hood Release Horn Lamps, Interior Message Center Mirrors Pedals Power Windows Radio Roof Support Seats Steering Column Steering Wheel Storage Tire & Wheel Tonneau Cover Top Window

Viper Legacy Continues

The legend of Dodge Viper - from the original RT/10 Roadster to the 1996Viper GTS Coupe - has grown to near mythic proportions since the first conceptcar was shown almost a decade ago.

Now in 1998, the Viper stays true to its heritage of delivering the mostexhilarating driving experience of any open car in production today. Boththe RT/10 and GTS Coupe power into 1998 with several enhancements and refinements.

Under the hood, weight has been further cut from the Viper through tubularexhaust manifolds; a low-overlap camshaft helps to reduce emissions andimprove fuel economy; and an electronic radiator fan control reduces noise.

In the safety area, Viper benefits from next-generation1 air bags anda passenger air bag cut-off switch. Security is improved with revised keylocks and keyless entry system.

The instrument panel features full analog instrumentation with a 7,000rpm tachometer, 200-mph speedometer, engine coolant gauge, oil pressuregauge, fuel gauge and voltmeter.

Colors for 1998 include Viper Bright Metallic Silver and Viper Red.

While the Viper's interior has evolved since 1989, it remains a simple,cleanly styled cockpit with the accent on function.

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Demographic Material - DodgeViper

	Target Buyer Profile		Current Buyer Profile
Age:
Annual Household Income	$225,000		$225,000
Female/Male buyers
Total U.S. Vehicle Market
Total U.S. Compact Car Segment
Percentage of Total U.S. Market
Dodge Viper Sales
Viper Market Share

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Did You Know ?

• Viper holds USAC record for 0-100 mph in 14.78 seconds
• Each Viper is a handcrafted vehicle built at the Conner Avenue Assembly Plant in Detroit

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Market Position:

Coupe or roadster, Dodge Viper offers the most performance per dollar of any car in the world. A back-to-basics super car capable of exciting any driving enthusiast, Viper is a no-excuses car for no-excuses people.

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Market Advantages:

There are no other cars truly in the same class as the Dodge Viper GTS Coupe and RT/10 Roadster. Not in price, product or excitement. It's exclusive 8.0-liter V-10 engine is the largest and most powerful available today. The Viper GTS Coupe and next-generation RT/10 Roadster share the same 450 horsepower engine, suspension. brake system, and adjustable pedal set. Additional features include standard dual tops on the RT/10 Roadster, dual air bags𬠥lectronic door latches and an electronic security system. Viper remains true to its original mission: Create the ultimate American sports car. íŸ†í¼·ays use seat belts. Rearward facing child safety seats may not be used in this vehicle.

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Tubular, Stainless Steel Exhaust Manifolds To Reduce Weight & Improve Exhaust Emission Control
Low-Overlap Camshaft For Reduced Emissions And Increased Fuel Economy
Electronic Radiator Fan Control For Smoother, Quieter Operation
Leak-Resistant Battery Case
Revised Keyless Entry System Response
Enhanced Evaporative Emission Control System
Viper Bright Metallic Silver, Viper Red Monochromatic Color
Improved Windshield Washer Nozzles
Battery Saver - Automatic Interior Lamp Shut Off
Black Monochromatic Interior
Quieter Alternator Operation
Passenger Air Bag Cut-Off Switch
Next Generation Driver Air Bag*

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Product Chronology

RT/10
Viper Red & Viper GTS Blue w/white stripe color schemes
Interior color accents: Steering wheel rim, parking brake handle & shift knob - body color
Tan seats & tan interior color accents w/Gold Wheel package
Higher compression ratio & revised camshaft for increased power - 450 bhp (335 kW)
Forged aluminum wheels
Driver & passenger air bags
Power windows

GTS
Forged aluminum wheels
Gold Wheel package

RT/10
Exterior design themes: red w/yellow wheels, black w/silver stripe & silver wheels, white w/blue stripe & white wheels
Higher output engine (415 horsepower, 488 foot-pounds torque)
All-aluminum front & rear suspensions systems

GTS
All-new coupe body style introduced Spring 1996
Viper GTS Blue w/white stripe color scheme
Higher compression ratio & revised camshaft for increased power - 450 bhp (335 kW)

Additional exterior colors: Emerald Green, Bright Yellow Black & tan interior available

Black exterior color introduced

Initial introduction mid-1992 model Limited production two-seat roadster (RT/10) Exterior color: Red

íŸ†í¼·ays use seat belts. Rearward facing child safety seats may not be used in this vehicle. * Certified to the new Federal Regulations that allow less forceful air bags. NOTE: The information shown is preliminary and based on data available at the time of publication.

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Specifications
in inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted

General Information
Body Style			Coupe & Roadster
Assembly Plant			Conner Avenue (Detroit, Michigan)
EPA Vehicle Class			Two-Seater
Model/Powertrain Availability
Engine	Transmission	Model
		GTS		RT/10
		Coupe		Roadster
V-10	Manual	*		*
Legend: * = Standard
Engine: 8.0-Liter, OHV, SMPI V-10
Type & Description			Ten cylinder, 90° V-type, liquid cooled
Displacement
Bore x Stroke
Valve System			OHV, 20 valves, roller-type hydraulic lifters
Fuel Injection			Sequential, multi-port electronic
Construction			Aluminum alloy block w/ cast iron liners, aluminum alloy heads
Compression Ratio
Power (SAE net)
Torque (SAE net)
BHP/Liter
Max. Engine Speed
Fuel Requirement			Unleaded premium, 91 octane R+M/2
Oil Capacity
Coolant Capacity
Emission Controls
Max. Gross Trailer Weight (lbs)			None
EPA Fuel Economy (mpg city/hwy)
Alternator
Battery			Leak-Resistant Maintenance-free 650 CCA

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Transmission: Manual, 6-Speed Overdrive
Description		Synchronized in all gears
		Electronic 1-4 skip-shift & reverse lockout mechanisms
Gear Ratio
	1st
	2nd
	3rd
	4th
Effective Final Drive
Overall Top-Gear
Final Drive
Description		Frame-mounted hypoid bevel gear w/clutch - type limited slip differential
Dimensions/Capacities
Wheelbase
Track
	Front
	Rear
Overall Length
Overall Width
Overall Height (a)
Ground Clearance (a)
Curb Weight - Est.
Weight Distribution, F/R
Frontal Area
Drag Coefficient
Fuel Tank Capacity
(a). With 2 passengers

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Accommodations
Seating Capacity
Front
	Head Room
	Leg Room
	Shoulder Room
Seat Travel
Recliner Range
Cargo Volume
Luggage Capacity
Seat Adjustments
Driver		Horizontal, recliner, inflatable lumbar support
Passenger		Horizontal, recliner, inflatable lumbar support
Restraints
Front							Driver & passenger air bags & 3-point active belt
Instrumentation
Instruments									Analog speedometer, odometer, trip odometer,
		tachometer, voltmeter, oil pressure, coolant temperature, fuel
Warning Lamps								Low oil pressure, excessive coolant temperature,
										air bags, high beam, seat belts, brake system,
						service engine soon, 2-3 shift lockout, battery voltage,
		door ajar, turn signals, security alarm
Always use seat belts. Rearward facing child safety seats may notbe used in this vehicle
Body/Chassis
Layout		Longitudinal front engine, rear wheel drive
Construction		Backbone tubular space frame w/separate cowl structure.
		Resin transfer and SMC molded composite body
Suspension
Front		Cast aluminum unequal-length upper and lower "A" arms,
				coil springs, low-pressure gas-charged rebound-adjustable
		shock absorbers, stabilizer bar
Rear			Cast aluminum unequal-length upper and lower "A" arms,
					toe-control links, coil springs, low-pressure gas-charged
		rebound-adjustable shock absorbers, stabilizer bar
Steering
Type		Power rack & pinion
Overall Ratio
Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb)
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock)

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Wheels
Standard
Type & Material			Forged aluminum
Size
Tires
Standard
Size & Type			P275/40 ZR17 - front, P335/35 ZR17 - rear
Mfr. & Model			Michelin Pilot 5X-MXX3
Revs Per Mile
Brakes
Standard
Front
	Size & Type
			w/four-piston fixed caliper
	Swept Area
Rear
	Size & Type
			w/single piston sliding caliper
	Swept Area
	Power Assist Type	Tandem diaphragm vacuum w/zero lost travel

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Feature Availability

		RT/10	GTS
Air Bags - Driver & Passenger w/Passenger-SideDisable Switch		*	*
Air Conditioning		*	*
Assist Handle - Passenger		*	*
Battery Saver - Automatic Interior Lamp Shut Off		*	*
Bumpers - Soft Fascias w/High Density Foam EnergyAbsorbers, 5 mph		*	*
Carpet - Euro Look, Short Pile		*	*
Chimes - Door Ajar, Key In Ignition, Seat Belt,Headlights On		*	*
Clock - Digital (Included in Radio)		*	*
Console, Center - Fiberglass Reinforced StructuralFoam, Color-Keyed		*	*
Corrosion Protection - 10-year		*	*
Defogger, Rear Window, Electric		--	*
Fog Lights - w/Covers		*	*
Fuel Filler Cover
Manual		*	--
Racing-style		--	*
Glass - Tinted Windshield		*	*
Headlights
Aero- style - Polyellipsoid (Low Beam)		*	*
Halogen Infrared (High Beam)		*	*
Hood Release - In Grille Opening		*	*
Horn - Dual		*	*
Lamps, Interior
Map/Courtesy, Dual (In Rearview Mirror)		*	--
Map/Courtesy, Overhead, Dual		--	*
Cargo Area, Rear		--	*
Ignition Key Cylinder Halo		*	*
Message Center - Instrument Cluster		*	*
Mirrors
Inside Day/Night		*	*
Dual Outside Manual, Manual Folding		*	*
Pedals - Adjustable		*	*
Power Windows		*	*
Radio
AM/FM Stereo ETR CD Player, 200 Watt Power Amplifier		*	*
	Six Speakers	--	*
	Five Speakers	*	--
Roof Support - Full Width		*	--

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		RT/10	GTS
Seats - Premium High Back Buckets, w/Leather SeatingSurfaces,
	Lumbar Supports, Continuously Adjustable Recliners	*	*
Steering Column - Tilt		*	*
Steering Wheel - Leather Wrapped		*	*
Storage
Passenger Compartment Mesh Storage Pouches (2), Overhead		--	*
Bulkhead compartment, Lockable		*	*
Bulkhead Pocket w/Net		*	*
Tire & Wheel - Spare, Compact		*	*
Tonneau Cover - Snap On		Opt.	--
Top
Removable Folding Soft Top with Side Curtains		*	--
Removable Hardtop (Delete for Credit)		*	--
Window - Rear, Locking, Removable		*	--

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