1998 Dodge Viper Review
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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Speed, power, looks, handling. The Viper is the ultimate babe magnet.
Cons
- Poor city gas mileage, and, ummm...not very practical is it? The Viper is the ultimate cop magnet, too.
What’s new
Tubular, stainless steel exhaust manifolds help reduce emissions and weight. Silver Metallic paint is a new option and the powerful Dodge gets a passenger airbag cutoff switch and second-generation depowered airbags.
For sale near Tempe, AZ
4 listings
- 50,398 miles
- No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
- 10cyl manual
- Carin Auto (345 mi away)
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Located in Santa Ana, CA
This Vehicle does not have Smog Cert. Can be sold out of CA only. AS-IS Vehicle
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
13 Combined MPG (11 City/20 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1B3ER65E7WV401240
Stock: 401240
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 05-31-2024- Photos not available$71,888
- 20,886 miles
- No accidents, 5 owners, personal use only
- 10cyl manual
- Vanquish Motors (648 mi away)
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Located in Concord, CA
1998 SILVER DODGE VIPER GTS * ONLY 20K MILES * SUPER CLEAN AND TURN KEY !! YOUR CHANCE TO OWN A TIME CAPSULE WITH SUCH A COLLECTIBLE MACHINE , THE C...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
13 Combined MPG (11 City/20 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1B3ER69E6WV401613
Stock: 25031903NM
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 04-10-2025
Vehicle overview
The Viper has been the biggest thing in automotive performance news since the original Mustang, and while its sales totals have been nowhere near those of the legendary ponycar, it has just as many devotees drooling over full-color pictures of its cartoonish structure like winos at a peepshow.
Designed to be the modern incarnation of the Cobra, Viper debuted at the 1989 North American International Auto Show in Detroit as a show car. Enough people wrote to Chrysler requesting street versions that plans for production of the rakish roadster were set into motion soon after. Viper was introduced for public sale in 1992, and became the darling of the automotive press, not to mention high-profile stars like Jay Leno and Kelsey Grammer, who managed to flip his. It even got a TV show: a dismal one that lasted one season at a major network and survives in syndication.
A preview of things to come from Chrysler, the success of the Viper revitalized a company that many thought wouldn't last through the middle of this decade. Originally, the car was available only in red, but black, green, white, yellow and blue have been available in the past. For 1998, two colors are available: silver or red. Interior color choices are limited to black.
Dodge introduced the GTS coupe midway through 1996. The 8.0-liter V10 was substantially reworked, featuring a new block, new heads, shorter cooling jackets and revised sump. These changes resulted in a 35 horsepower jump to 450. Overall, the revised motor is 85 pounds lighter than the one in the old RT/10. Inside the GTS, analog gauges and dual airbags greet serious drivers, who have the option of adjusting pedal height. Power windows and door locks are standard, but ABS and traction control are not available.
Truly, Chrysler Corporation has created an American icon that rivals Corvette's lock on the America's Sports Car title. If only it were less expensive, the Viper would win the prize.
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4.38 out of 5 starsHammer, 06/16/2003
1997 Dodge Viper GTS 2dr Coupe
I have owned the car since new for 6
years now. Eevn now, after all that
time, the power and handling of this
car still amazes me. This car IS NOT
recommended for the faint of heart,
posers and Wusses - I recommend a
Ferrari for those people.
Vipers Rule
4.75 out of 5 starsKurt, 02/24/2007
1997 Dodge Viper GTS 2dr Coupe
This is my 2nd Viper. I purchased a 1994 RT/10 in '97 and enjoyed the car both on and off the track. Track experience was with the IL Region Viper Club of America. Which included drag racing, autocross and road racing events. My most recent Viper is the '97 Coupe. Much more refined, better handling, more power, and better aerodynamics. I have installed about $15k worth of aftermarket to … increase performance. This includes BIG brakes, alum. flywheel, short shifter, hi-ratio roller rockers, smooth tubes, headers/catback exhaust, 3:55 gear, rollbar and fire extinguisher. Car is still street legal, good manners, and all amenties such as air, pwr wndows, stereo, etc. Run 11's in qtr!
My Viper
3.75 out of 5 starsjesus, 04/03/2003
1997 Dodge Viper GTS 2dr Coupe
great car , very fast picks up lots of
chicks
Great Super Car
4.63 out of 5 starsDomenic, 05/27/2005
1996 Dodge Viper RT/10 2dr Convertible
Car could not be better just got my 96 Viper white w/ Blue stripes a month ago and already put over 3000 miles on it I drove it home from Missourri 900 miles w/ the top off it was great. I can not drive this car enough.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 1998 Dodge Viper, so we've included reviews for other years of the Viper since its last redesign.
1998 Viper Highlights
Coupe
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 13 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $270/month |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 9.2 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | rear wheel drive |
Safety
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original0
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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