1997 Dodge Viper RT/10 Phase II SR
IN 1997 DaimlerChrysler improved the Viper in a number of key areas, enough to distinguish it as the second generation.
The car was deigned with a new chassis, lighter engine and improved amenities.
The Phase II SR cars were also imported into Europe under the Chrysler banner. These were converted by Oreca into GT1 and GT2 racecars known as the Chrysler Viper GTS-R.
In Detail
type | Series Production Car |
built at | USA |
price $ | $ 58,500 |
predeccesor | 1992 Dodge Viper RT/10 |
succeccesor | 2003 Dodge Viper SRT-10 Convertible |
engine | V10 |
position | Front Longitidinal |
aspiration | Natural |
valvetrain | Pushrod OHV, 2 Valves per Cyl |
fuel feed | v |
displacement | 7990 cc / 487.6 in³ |
bore | 101.6 mm / 4.0 in |
stroke | 98.5 mm / 3.88 in |
compression | 9.1:1 |
power | 335.6 kw / 450.0 bhp @ 5200 rpm |
specific output | 56.32 bhp per litre |
bhp/weight | 288.46 bhp per tonne |
torque | 664.4 nm / 490 ft lbs @ 3700 rpm |
redline | 6000 |
body / frame | Molded Composite & Aluminum over Tubular Frame |
driven wheels | Front Engine / RWD |
front tires | F 275/40ZR-17 |
rear tires | R 335/ZR-17 |
front brakes | Vented Discs w/Vacuum Assist |
rear brakes | Vented Discs w/Vacuum Assist |
front wheels | F 43.2 x 50.8 cm / 17.0 x 20.0 in |
rear wheels | R 43.2 x 66.0 cm / 17.0 x 26.0 in |
steering | Rack & Pinion w/Power Assist |
f suspension | Double Wishbones w/Coil Springs over Tube Shocks, Anti-Roll Bar |
r suspension | Double Wishbones w/Coil Springs over Tube Shocks, Anti-Roll Bar |
curb weight | 1560 kg / 3439 lbs |
wheelbase | 2443 mm / 96.2 in |
front track | 1514 mm / 59.6 in |
rear track | 1539 mm / 60.6 in |
length | 4448 mm / 175.1 in |
width | 1923 mm / 75.7 in |
height | 1115 mm / 43.9 in |
transmission | 6-Speed Manual |
gear ratios | 2.66:1, 1.78:1, 1.30:1, 1.00:1, 0.74:1, 0.50:1 |
final drive | 3.07:1 |
top speed | ~273.6 kph / 170.0 mph |
0 – 60 mph | ~4.7 seconds |
0 – 100 mph | ~10.7 seconds |
0 – 1/4 mile | ~13.0 seconds |
Auction Sales History
2002 Dodge Viper RT/10 Roadster – sold for $51,000
Viper fans will love this one-owner 2002 R/T10, which was purchased October 3, 2002 at Naples Dodge in Naples, Florida. It has always been garage kept, is accident-free and has never been smoked in. Loudly wrapped in stunning Viper Race Yellow with an immaculate Black interior, it comes with both tops, factory air, tilt steering and adjustable pedals, power steering and 4-wheels discs with ABS, power windows and mirrors, security alarm and a premium Alpine stereo with CD player.
Chrysler’s potent 8L/450 HP V-10 combines with a 6-speed manual, positraction rear end and Sport suspension for that inimitable Viper driving experience, all in a an obviously well-cared-for and virtually as-new machine.
Auction Source: 2010 Mecum Kissimmee, FL Auction