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Dodge Viper Chronology 1992 - 2000:

2000 MODEL YEAR

• Viper Steel Gray exterior color.

• Child seat tether anchorage.

• Revised ACR (American Club Racer) Group—Performance oil pan, Dynamic Suspensions adjustable monotube shock absorbers and new nameplate.

1999 MODEL YEAR

• 18-inch aluminum wheels with Viper logo center caps and Michelin Pilot Sport™ tires.

• Cognac Connolly® leather interior group.

• Black exterior color with or without silver stripe.

• GTS ACR Group homologated for club racing (Spring 1999 introduction).

1998 MODEL YEAR

• Next-generation driver air bag (a)

• Passenger air bag on/off switch (b)

• Exterior colors: Red with silver stripes (GTS), Silver with — or without — blue stripes.

1997 MODEL YEAR (RT/10)

• Viper GTS Blue with white stripes and Viper Red color schemes.

• Gold wheel package.

• Lightweight engine with higher compression ratio and revised camshaft for increased power — 450 bhp.

• Driver and passenger air bags (a).

• Power windows.

1997 MODEL YEAR (GTS)

• Yellow wheel package.

• Red exterior color.

1996 MODEL YEAR (RT/10)

• Exterior design themes: Red with yellow wheels, Black with silver stripe and silver wheels, White with blue stripe and white wheels.

• Higher output engine — 415 horsepower and 488 lb.-ft. torque.

• All-aluminum front and rear suspension systems.

1996 MODEL YEAR (GTS)

• Coupe body style introduced spring 1996.

• Viper GTS Blue with white stripe color scheme.

• Lightweight engine with higher compression ratio and revised camshaft for increased power — 450 horsepower.

• Driver and passenger airbags.

Source Of Information: DaimlerChrysler