Refer to specific vehicle VIN plate; typically around 4,400 lbs.
🛡️ Safety Features
Ratings
NHTSA Front Impact:
Not specifically rated for this period and niche vehicle, but known for robust construction.
IIHS Side Impact:
Not specifically rated for this period and niche vehicle.
Passive Features
Airbags:
Active Driver & Passenger Air Bags (CGW)
Restraint System:
3-point seat belts with pretensioners
Chassis Integrity:
Sturdy frame construction contributing to occupant protection.
💡 Technology Features
Infotainment
Audio System:
Basic AM/FM stereo with CD player, often with premium speaker options. Limited by the era of production.
Driver Assistance
Traction Control:
Often equipped with traction control and ABS systems to manage extreme power.
Connectivity
Connectivity Features:
Minimal by modern standards; primarily focused on core vehicle operation and audio.
🔧 Maintenance
Service Intervals
General Recommendation:
Annual or every 6,000-7,500 miles, whichever comes first, for most fluids and inspections. Specific intervals for transmission fluid, clutch fluid, and brake fluid should be consulted.
Fluid Specifications
Engine Oil:
Refer to owner's manual for specific viscosity grade (e.g., 0W-40 or 5W-40 synthetic) and API service classification. Capacity typically around 10 quarts.
Coolant:
Chrysler HOAT (Hybrid Organic Acid Technology) or equivalent OAT coolant. Capacity approximately 20 quarts.
Transmission Fluid:
Typically a high-quality manual transmission fluid, e.g., Castrol Syntrans or equivalent. Capacity around 2.5 quarts.
Clutch Fluid:
DOT 4 brake fluid for the hydraulic clutch system.
Known Issues
Common Wear Items:
Clutch assembly wear due to aggressive driving, potential for fuel pump issues, AC system performance, and occasional electrical gremlins.
Maintenance Focus:
Regularly checking and topping off clutch fluid, ensuring proper cooling system maintenance, and inspecting all belts.
📚 Vehicle History
Brand Heritage
Brand Origin:
Dodge, an American automotive brand with a long history of performance vehicles.
Model Evolution
Viper Genesis:
Introduced in 1992 as a spiritual successor to the Shelby Cobra, evolving through multiple generations.
Srt Evolution:
The SRT-10 designation signifies the performance-tuned version developed by Chrysler's Street and Racing Technology (SRT) division, featuring a significantly larger engine.
Production
Production Period:
2003 marked the introduction of the third generation Viper, with the SRT-10 variant as its flagship performance model.
Manufacturing Location:
Detroit, Michigan, USA.
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Recognitions
Performance Accolades:
Frequently lauded for its raw performance and extreme capabilities in automotive enthusiast publications.
Ratings
Performance Testing:
Often achieved sub-4-second 0-60 mph times and quarter-mile times in the low 12-second range.