The first prototype was tested in January 1989. It debuted in 1991 with two pre-production models as the pace car for the Indianapolis 500 when Dodge was forced to substitute it in place of the Japanese-built Stealth because of complaints from the United Auto Workers, and went on sale in January 1992 as the RT/10 Roadster.
Production : 1992–1995
Body style : 2-door roadster
Engine : 8.0 L (490 cu in) V10 400 bhp (298 kW) 465 lb ft (630 Nm)
Transmission : 6-speed manual
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)
Dodge Viper first generation
0-60 mph (97 km/h): 4.6 sec
0-100 mph (160 km/h): 9.2 sec
quarter mile: 13.1 sec @ 112 mph (180 km/h)
top speed: 164 mph (264 km/h)
700 ft (210 m) slalom: over 66 mph (106 km/h)
skidpad average g: 0.96
