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"With its monstrous levels of power and grip, this venerable machine could arguably be called America's first supercar."
―In-game catch text for the car, from GT7's car collection

The Dodge Viper GTS '02 is a road car produced by Dodge. It appears in Gran Turismo 5 Prologue, Gran Turismo 5, Gran Turismo 6, Gran Turismo Sport (as part of Update 1.11, released on January 26, 2018) and Gran Turismo 7.

Colors[]

Six colors are available for this car:

  • Viper Race Yellow / White Stripes[1] (In GT5P only)
  • Viper Race Yellow / Black Stripes (From GT5 onward)
  • Viper Race Yellow
  • Viper Red / White Stripes
  • Viper Red
  • Graphite Grey Metallic / White Stripes[2] (In GT5P only)
  • Graphite Grey Metallic / White Metallic Stripes (From GT5 onward)
  • Graphite Grey Metallic

In-game description[]

"When debuted, the first generation Dodge Viper sent shockwaves through the US sports car industry. A robust FR sports car with an explosive V10 engine... This rookie was soon being talked about in the same breath as the Corvette. Incidentally, did you know that Lamborghini were involved in the development of the Viper's engine and suspension? That's because both Dodge and Lamborghini were Chrysler subsidiaries at the time. Released in 1996, the[3] GTS model features improved torque and power."
―In-game description of the car, from GT7's Brand Central
"Have you heard of Bob Lutz? He's one of the top auto execs in the US—also known as 'the car guy's car guy'. A veteran of all big three auto makers, his greatest work may be this Dodge Viper—dubbed 'the Corvette killer'. The Viper GTS sports a front-mounted 8L V10 engine, and a solid chassis. Its racing variants have performed at Le Mans and the Nürburgring—so you know it's a fast car!"
―In-game description of the car, from GT7's Used Car Dealership

Dodge introduced the Viper concept car in 1989 to an awe-struck public to show that Chrysler was capable of producing something that could dethrone the Chevrolet Corvette as America's sports car. America's supercar war officially began in 1992, when Dodge released the 2-seater convertible to the public.

The Viper was as raw as sports cars came, with a loud, powerful engine and wide, menacing body that reminded many of the Shelby Cobra. For some the car was too over-the-top, and Dodge, hearing these comments, produced a fixed-roof version of the Viper, called the GTS, in 1996. At the same time, a race version of the GTS was also introduced, called the GTS-R. The GTS-R was created to contest the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the 24 Hours of Nurburgring.

The GTS didn't only get a fixed roof, but also received more power. The massive V10 under its long hood now produced 450 HP, as opposed to the 400 in the RT/10 roadster, which made the car quicker off the line.

The aerodynamic shape created by the fixed roof accounted for a better top speed, one that eclipsed the RT/10's top speed of 165 mph (266 km/h) to a new maximum of 185 mph (298 km/h). The GTS's handling was also sharper, thanks to the car's added structural rigidity. The FR (Front-engine, Rear-drive) supercar set record-breaking slalom and skidpad records, thanks in part to its meaty tires.

The original Viper was a nostalgic and pure sports car, but the attractive fixed-roof version, the GTS, catapulted the Dodge brand to supercar status.

Café Conversations (GT7)[]

Chris[]

The first generation Viper was sold first as an open top car. That was the 'R/T 10'. And this GTS is the revised coupé version. The body was stronger in the coupé configuration and the handling improved. Lamborghini was involved in the development of this V10 engine as well. When you think about it that way, it's a car that is very cost effective.

Kagurazaka[]

In the long history of automotive design, fenders first served as mud guards that extended over the tyres. But by the Second World War, designers started to integrate them into the bodies of cars. This led to the sides being cut to conform to the shape of the tyres. Now contrast this with the rear fenders of the Viper! They are fully integrated into the doors, which accentuates its large volume... And displays the mighty traction of its 8L V10 engine. This changed the course of car design, which in the '80s had been trending towards the abstract and geometric. With its glamorous fenders, the Viper speaks to the soul of the American car guy. It is exactly what an American Sportscar should be!

Acquisition[]

Game Purchase location Credits Other methods
Gran Turismo 5 Prologue Dodge Dealership 90,400 ---
Gran Turismo 5 Dodge Dealership (Lv. 10+) 90,400 ---
Gran Turismo 6 SRT Dealership 90,400 ---
Gran Turismo Sport
(Update Iconv1.11+)
Dodge Brand Central 90,500 ---
Gran Turismo 7 Dodge Brand Central
Used Cars
120,000
106,900
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Trivia[]

  • The liveries for Alonso Regalado's and Daniel Solis' in Gran Turismo 7 are inspired by the Racing Modification liveries for the '96 and '99 Viper GTS models present in GT1 and 2. (See Gallery below.)
  • In GT7, the Viper one of three cars to be in more than one Extra Books, in this case No. 5: Dodge Viper and No. 35: Dodge. As such, both extra books cannot be completed without the other being complete.

Gallery[]

Notes[]

  1. Called "Yellow/White Stripes" in-game
  2. Called "Graphite Grey/White Stripes" in-game
  3. Capitalized in-game as "The".
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