Dodge Viper History
1989
Dodge Viper concept car is introduced to media and public at 1989 North American International Auto Show in Detroit
1991
Dodge Viper RT/10 paces Indianapolis 500 (Carroll Shelby, pace car driver)
1992
Dodge Viper RT/10 Roadster introduced in dealerships nationwide. First vehicle brought to market by Platform Team. 36-month development time
1993
Dodge Viper GTS Coupe concept car introduced at North American International Auto Show in Detroit
1994
Dodge Viper GTS Coupe production vehicle introduced at 1994 North American International Auto Show in Detroit
1995
Dodge Viper GTS-R unveiled for the first time at Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
New exterior design themes for Viper RT/1Roadster (red exterior with yellow five-spoke wheel; black exterior with sliver center stripe; and white exterior with blue center stripe)
1996
Introduction of all-new Dodge Viper GTS Coupe in dealerships nationwide. 34-month development time
Dodge Viper GTS Coupe paces 80th running of the Indianapolis 500 (Bob Lutz, pace car driver)
Dodge Viper races at 24 Hours of Le Mans. 10th place finish (GT-1)
1997
Introduction of second generation Dodge Viper RT/10 Roadster
1998
Dual front airbags introduced on the Viper GTS
1999
Introduction of the Dodge Viper ACR
