488ci OHV V-10 Engine Electronic Fuel Injection 460bhp at 4,600rpm 6-Speed Manual Transmission 4-Wheel Independent Suspension 4-Wheel Disc Brakes *One of 100 GTS-R specification cars *Exceptionally well-preserved 2nd generation Viper *Classic blue stripes over white *Most hardcore Viper of the era THE DODGE VIPER GTS-R Looking to both showcase the Viper's capabilities and gain larger visibility in the European market, parent company Chrysler had made the decision to take the fight to the rest of the world via the realm of international motorsport. It was decided to enter the FIA GT2 category with successful the French firm Oreca, who had previously won Le Mans with Mazda, handling the European theater while Canaska would take on the north American efforts. What followed was an era of sheer domination. Hundreds of race wins, 3 consecutive GT2 championships and 2 Le Man class victories were all achieved during the late 90's between the two teams. To say that Chrysler achieved their goals would be an understatement. In just half a decade, the viper had been established as a titan of international endurance racing. Luckily for enthusiasts, the FIA class mandates dictated road variants to homologate the race car. THE MOTORCAR OFFERED The Viper presented here is one of just 100 GTS-R specification road cars built during the 1998 model year. These cars primarily homologated all of the various aerodynamic devices seen on the race car but not on the GTS until this point. As such, a font splitter and canards up front in addition to a large rear wing were fitted to the body. Furthermore, ducting on the rear of the car was opened up and replicas of the BBS wheels rounded off the remaining exterior details. Under the skin, a mild boost to 460hp made this the most powerful Viper to date. Inside, a fire extinguisher and racing harness add to the competition aura exuded by the vehicle. This vehicle was originally purchased in North Carolina in September of 1998. It was enjoyed by the owner for 2 years and roughly 5,000 miles before it was purchased by an Illinois based enthusiast. The Viper would experience its longest term of ownership before finding new hands in 2015, and then another in 2016. Today, the car has traveled a total of about 10,000 miles and still presents well given its age. These GTS-R variants are among the most collectible Vipers in existence and should not be passed up by any serious devotee of Dodge's finest.
488ci OHV V-10 Engine Electronic Fuel Injection 460bhp at 4,600rpm 6-Speed Manual Transmission 4-Wheel Independent Suspension 4-Wheel Disc Brakes *One of 100 GTS-R specification cars *Exceptionally well-preserved 2nd generation Viper *Classic blue stripes over white *Most hardcore Viper of the era THE DODGE VIPER GTS-R Looking to both showcase the Viper's capabilities and gain larger visibility in the European market, parent company Chrysler had made the decision to take the fight to the rest of the world via the realm of international motorsport. It was decided to enter the FIA GT2 category with successful the French firm Oreca, who had previously won Le Mans with Mazda, handling the European theater while Canaska would take on the north American efforts. What followed was an era of sheer domination. Hundreds of race wins, 3 consecutive GT2 championships and 2 Le Man class victories were all achieved during the late 90's between the two teams. To say that Chrysler achieved their goals would be an understatement. In just half a decade, the viper had been established as a titan of international endurance racing. Luckily for enthusiasts, the FIA class mandates dictated road variants to homologate the race car. THE MOTORCAR OFFERED The Viper presented here is one of just 100 GTS-R specification road cars built during the 1998 model year. These cars primarily homologated all of the various aerodynamic devices seen on the race car but not on the GTS until this point. As such, a font splitter and canards up front in addition to a large rear wing were fitted to the body. Furthermore, ducting on the rear of the car was opened up and replicas of the BBS wheels rounded off the remaining exterior details. Under the skin, a mild boost to 460hp made this the most powerful Viper to date. Inside, a fire extinguisher and racing harness add to the competition aura exuded by the vehicle. This vehicle was originally purchased in North Carolina in September of 1998. It was enjoyed by the owner for 2 years and roughly 5,000 miles before it was purchased by an Illinois based enthusiast. The Viper would experience its longest term of ownership before finding new hands in 2015, and then another in 2016. Today, the car has traveled a total of about 10,000 miles and still presents well given its age. These GTS-R variants are among the most collectible Vipers in existence and should not be passed up by any serious devotee of Dodge's finest.
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