1992-2003 Viper Info, year to year
1992
Initial introduction in mid-1992 model year Limited production two-seat roadster (RT/10) Exterior color: Red Interior color: Gray Engines built by Arrow Racing in Detroit Motor oil filler cap is held in with two extended ends & the hole in valve cover is also notched for the extended ends. Motor paint is bright red & glossy. It looks like the red body color. Four ribbed magnesium intake Fuel filler door has access notch in body Battery center mounted and accessible only through the trunk Driver-side rear fender radio antenna Right side mirror did not say "Objects are closer than they appear" Front brake caliper lettering reads "VIPER" Soft Top material is Vinyl Soft top latch holes on windshield frame have metal plate with 2 rivets & hole for latch. Plastic stanchion cover on both doors has one hold down screw with 4 clips underneath to hold in place. Removable rear window has 3 solid plastic brackets that are supposed to snap onto the lower snap points along the ledge behind the seats. Cooling system has standard "radiator cap" and an over flow bottle tucked into the inner fender area below the passenger side headlight Fuel filler door notch in body Rear valance has solid black area below bumper with four ~ 3/8" long vent holes in the corners. Coolant Temperature gage has "Yellow Zone" Michelin XGTZ Tires 1993 Black exterior color introduced Engine production moved to Mound Road Engine Plant Engine color is a darker shade of red with a flat rough finish. Motor oil filler cap changed to a threaded cap # 4573497 with "oil filler can" imprint and the valve cover is changed to accept this threaded cap. Air conditioning added as a dealer installed option Rocker exhaust covers have clear anti-chip tape on the front and sides in 3 places on both sides. Plastic stanchion cover on both doors has 4 screws fastening the stanchion cover in place (no clips as on the '92) Soft top latch holes on windshield frame have molded plastic cap with hole for latch. Removable rear window has snaps mounted in 3 flexible black leather tabs which snap to fixed snap buttons mounted on the ledge behind the rear seats. At approx. build date 04/04/93 following changes occurred: Rear antenna replaced by windshield antenna wire Battery relocated to left rear fender (side away from fuel filler to make room for BUX rear exit exhaust) Front caliper lettering changed from "VIPER" to "RT/10" Reverse lockout added to transmission Top Material Changed from Vinyl to Cloth Running Changes: Fuel filler door access notch moved to fuel filler door instead of being in the body Rear valance has solid black area below bumper with 6 large vent holes ~ 5 3/8" long x 7/8" high. Four are in the center 1994 Additional exterior colors: Emerald Green, Bright Yellow Black dash and tan interior available Passenger assist handle (introduced late in model year) Air Conditioning available as a factory option Mobil one becomes engine factory fill, Oil filler cap recieves "Mobil One" logo applicate Coolant temperature gauge has "Yellow Zone" removed, replaced with red zone only Running Changes: Late in year head gasket material was changed Four ribbed magnesium intake replaced with three rib aluminum intake Spark plug wires and boots upgraded "Pull out" hood latches used instead of "pull down" latches Calipers returned to "Viper" Rear valance has no vent holes Trivia: RT/10 calipers were originally intended for BUX Vipers only, once they were all used up, the "Viper" calipers returned. Several Euro-Spec Vipers were made with side marker lights, tow hooks, and quieter side exhausts. BUX Vipers also have engines rated at slightly lower output. 1995 Passenger assist handle (first full model year) Alignment specifications refined Factory hardtop available Seat cushion storage pockets Trivia: '95 model year cars had many of the body panel rivets removed for a cleaner appearance. Last year of production at Mack Avenue Viper plant (facility revamped to manufacture new V-8 engines) Last 300 cars made at New Mack pin stamped near passenger side window pillar on foot box "Last 300 side exhaust" 1996 RT/10 Exterior design themes: Red with yellow wheels, Black with silver stripe and silver wheels, White with blue stripe and white wheels, stripes are "sabre-tipped" Higher output engine (415 hp, 488 lb.-ft. torque) All-aluminum front and rear suspension systems Rear exit exhaust introduced to U.S. RT/10's Five-spoke cast wheels with MXX3 Michelin Tires Trivia: First year of production at Connner Avenue Assembly Plant (CAAP) (Formerly a Champion Spark Plug facility). Reverb canister removed from corrugated intake hoses OBD-II Exhaust and intake changes allowed engine to be tuned to 415 hp. The inner hood of is from the upcoming GTS and has the openings to facilitate louvres. GTS Coupe body style introduced spring 1996 Viper GTS Blue with white stripe color scheme, completely new "lightweight" engine with higher compression ratio and revised camshaft and forged pistons for increased power - 450 bhp (335 kW) New Body Features: Coupe (hardtop and hatchglass) body style NACA hood duct Hood louvres Rear venting outboard from tail the taillights Racing style quick-release aluminum fuel filler door High-mounted stoplight features LED backlit Viper emblem Power (glass) windows External door "handles" Five-spoke polished cast aluminum wheels Completely new black interior featuring: Manually adjustable accelerator, brake and clutch pedals contolled by knob located under instrument panel Rotating light switch (replaced push-pull knob of earlier models) New dash and gauge layout featuring 200 mph speedometer, 7,000-RPM tachometer, engine coolant gauge, oil pressure gauge, fuel gauge and volt meter AM/FM stereo CD sound system Storage compartments between seats featuring lower storage bin and upper storage pouch. Driver and passenger side air bags Black seats by new manufacturer (Johnson Controls) Air conditioning becomes standard and now includes a "recirculation" feature. Trivia: Hood changed from RTM (Resin Transfer Mold) to SMC (Sheet Molded Compound) First model with molded key heads with Viper logo Only model that stripes continue through the license plate area. Radio moved above climate controls (from below) for easier access. 1997 RT/10 Viper GTS Blue with white stripes/blue interior accents Viper Red/red interior accents Sparkle silver wheel package standard Polished wheel package (optional) Gold wheel/tan interior package (optional) Yellow wheel/red accent interior package (optional) Lightweight engine with higher compression ratio and revised camshaft - 450 BHP (335 kW) Driver and passenger air bags(c) Power windows GTS Yellow wheel packag New Red exterior color 1998 All Tubular stainless headers (24 lbs. lighter, unclaimed + 4hp) Camshaft change Next-generation driver air bag passenger air bag on/off switch on dash All: Silver exterior color All: Change from smooth to "textured" dash All: Small "Viper emblem" added to sill covers All: Alarm reset switch All: Silver exterior color All: Mid-year changes: PCV upgrade RDC added a fan RT/10 Hood updated to be same as GTS with NACA duct. GTS Optional Blue Center Stripes with Silver exterior color Optional Silver Center Stripes with Red exterior color GT2 Edition Limited production run, in VIN sequence of 100 cars to Commemorate Le Mans victory. 100 car Le Mans victory commemorative GT-2 Run White with Blue Stripes Smooth intake tubes and K&N air filters (Rated at 460 HP) Special GT-2 Badging and decals Blue interior theme Racing harnesses with Oreca Logo Rear Wing (set neutral) 18" BBS Wheels with Viper logo center caps and Michelin Pilot Sport™ tires "Assembly Camera" in glove compartment Lower side sill "ground effects" Front fender "winglets" Trivia GT-2 Viper only run of Vipers to date to be run down the line in VIN Sequence 1999 All Cars now 50 state emissions certified Power mirrors Interior rear window/hatch release Interior updates New door handles (boomerang) New shifter knob Driving light covers removed Black exterior color 18" wide spoke aluminum wheels with Viper logo center caps Michelin Pilot Sport™ tires Cognac Connolly® leather interior group GTS Avaliable with or without silver stripes Optional Silver Center Stripes with Black Optional Silver Center Stripes with Red American Club Racer (ACR) Model introduced - spring 1999 introduction Homologated for club racing Smooth intake tubes and K&N air filters (Rated at 460 HP) Special ACR Badging and decals Black interior only Racing harnesses with ACR Logo 18" BBS Wheels Koni Adjustable Shocks Different Springs Delete Fog lights, Radio (and antenna booster) and A/C Optional comfort group option Add Radio (and antenna booster) Add A/C 2000 All Lightweight cast pistons (commonly referred to as "cream puff Vipers") Revised Camshaft Child seat tether anchorage Viper Steel Gray exterior color GTS Optional Silver Center Stripes with Viper Steel Gray ACR 10 qt performance oil pan Dynamic Suspensions adjustable monotube shock absorbers New nameplate Spring rates changed 500 lb/in F and 1100 lb/in R at midyear 2001 All Standard Four-Wheel Disc Anti-Lock Brakes Molded Key Heads with Viper Logo Viper Race Yellow - Black interior only for RT, GTS Deep Sapphire Blue Pearl Coat Exterior RT/10 Trunk Internal Emergency Release GTS Optional Black Center Stripes with Viper Race Yellow Optional Silver Center Stripes with Deep Sapphire Blue Pearl ACR Optional Black Center Stripes with Viper Race Yellow Optional Silver Center Stripes with Deep Sapphire Blue Pearl Seat belt updates 2002 All Updated ABS This apparently was only a part number change GTS/ACR Final Edition announced. Last 300 cars to come in red with white stripes. 2003 Previous body style discontinued. Introduction of the SRT-10 and Competition Coupe. Year Total Units '92 285 '93 1043 '94 3083 '95 1577 '96 721 '96 GTS 1166 '97 RT/10 117 '97 GTS 1671 '98 RT/10 379 '98 GTS 837 '99 RT/10 549 '99 GTS 699 '99 ACR 215 '00 RT/10 840 '00 GTS/ACR 949 '00 ACR 218 '01 RT/10 874 '01 GTS/ACR 877 '01 ACR 227 '02 RT/10 545 '02 GTS/ACR 918 '02 ACR 159 '03 1875 |
Parts help please
Where is the best and easiest place to get parts for a 1993 Viper? I called the local dealer and they were about lost. All I am needing is a shifter, and an emergency brake cable. Any help would be a good help, thanks for your time.
will |
Originally Posted by strauby43
(Post 2140143)
Where is the best and easiest place to get parts for a 1993 Viper? I called the local dealer and they were about lost. All I am needing is a shifter, and an emergency brake cable. Any help would be a good help, thanks for your time.
will |
1998 Viper Air
In my 1998 Viper that AC/ Heater are not blowing from the vents or the floor vent?? what could be the problem???
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