2002 Dodge Viper RT/10

Fans of old-time muscle had better hurry if they want to drive home a high-performance Dodge Viper RT/10 Roadster. It is considered a throwback to the era of all-out muscle machines. In fact, no other production car uses a V-10 engine. Full-bore performance gets the nod over luxury and occupant convenience by a long shot. Despite its decade-old design, the Viper still draws attention. Demand from collectors is a consideration when buying a Viper even more so now. Vipers ride on P275/35ZR18 front tires and even larger P335/30ZR18 rear tires; they are mounted on forged-aluminum-alloy wheels. A racing-inspired suspension is also installed. The Viper rides a 96.2-inch wheelbase, is more than 176 inches long overall and measures 75.7 inches wide. The convertible stands 44 inches tall, and the GTS coupe is 3 inches taller. Two adventurous occupants sit in low, reclining bucket seats that have lumbar adjustment and a fixed position. The pedals are adjustable over a 3-inch range to compensate for the lack of fore-and-aft seat adjustment. Standard equipment includes air conditioning, a tilt steering wheel, remote keyless entry, a theft-deterrent system, and power windows, door locks and mirrors. Other than a cognac-hued Connolly leather option group, no luxury items can be installed in the Viper. A brawny 8.0-liter V-10 engine beneath the Viper's hood puts out 450 hp and 490 pounds-feet of torque the kind of torque that seems eager to drag tree stumps out of the ground. This engine is still the largest, most powerful engine offered in an American production automobile. And if that isn't enough, the ACR Competition Package adds an additional 10 horses. A six-speed-manual gearbox is the only available transmission. Dual front airbags and all-disc antilock brakes are standard. Fans of old-time muscle had better hurry if they want to drive home a high-performance Dodge Viper RT/10 Roadster. For more information please call us at (319)-929-1636 or email us at sales@jetsetauto.com.