The 1997 Viper RT/10 returned on the market after a short delay receiving all the changes that were made on the '96 Viper GTS. Those included the redesigned 450 hp engine and dual airbags. Also the power windows were added. More powerful engine gave an excellent driving experience but as a side effect price increased to $66000. The 1997 RT/10 cost the same as '97 GTS which was the main reason for the sharp decline in demand and just 117 roadsters were produced. This was the absolutely lowest annual number for the RT/10 during first and second generations. For the 1997MY white and black colors were retired while blue color was added, interior had an accents in body color.
Key facts for 1997MY:
For the first year of production the second generation Dodge Viper RT/10 was available in three different exterior design themes: red with silver or yellow (optional) wheels, black with silver stripes and silver wheels, white with blue stripes and white wheels. A total of 721 cars were produced in 1996MY (686 units for U.S. market, 30 units for Canadian market and 5 units for other markets). This was the lowest number since 1992, when just 285 cars were built.
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The 1999 Viper RT/10 came with new 18" five-spoke aluminum polished wheels with Viper logo center caps (formerly 17’’) and Michelin Pilot Sport tires, power mirrors, redesigned shifter knob and door handles. Besides the standard black leather interior an optional Connolly leather in Cognac was available. All thease updates were identical to '99 Viper GTS. The black color returned and Viper RT/10 again offered in three exterior colors. A total of 549 roadsters were produced in 1999MY (498 units for U.S. and 51 units for Canadian market).
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