2006 Dodge Viper

Coupe

8.3L 8275CC 505Cu. In. V10 GAS OHV Naturally Aspir

Manual

1B3JZ69Z66V100468

Clear

Gasoline

This is number 89 off the line, one of only 200 built in that first year of coupe production. And yes, plenty of these cars went to the track and onto the streets to do combat with Corvettes and Ferraris, but #53 was special. Purchased new by a long-time Viper enthusiast, he was only interested in it because it was the first of a new generation of Vipers. As a result, it has just 788 original miles (not a misprint) and presents in as-new condition in every possible way. It has just about every feature and option you could get, including the First Edition Group, which was a Porsche-esque $4995 add-on that included color-keyed steering wheel and shifter, those gorgeous polished wheels, and, of course, the dual white stripes that have been a Viper hallmark since day one. If you want a first-edition second-gen Viper coupe, this may very well be the finest in the world.The body is instantly recognizable but there's not a single panel that interchanges with the older cars. Bodywork is still composite, which emphasizes light weight, but it also has a beautiful finish and excellent gaps that suggest a lot of care went into its construction. And that iridescent Viper GTS Blue paint seems to glow in the sunlight. There's not a mark anywhere on the car, not the chin spoiler, not the rockers, and not behind the massive rear tires. It has been ideally preserved since new in heated, protected storage, and the finish has probably been carefully cleaned and waxed a few times, but there's just no way this car has ever seen rain or inclement weather. This car is every bit as nice as it was when it was sitting on the showroom floor nearly ten years ago.The seats are grippy and supportive, complete with ultrasuede inserts that hold you in place like Velcro and you'll note that they provided some nice slots in the seat backs, slots that are ideal for, say, a 5-point racing harness. Contrasting blue stitching and the aforementioned blue accents on the steering wheel, shifter, and brake handle all brighten up the monochromatic interior, which also features power windows, power locks, powerful A/C, and a killer AM/FM/CD stereo with speakers throughout the interior. This car is still new, so the seats are unmarked, the carpets are still protected by factory-applied plastic sheeting, and the original floor mats are in the trunk, having never been installed. The radio's face is still protected by a peel-off sticker that prevents scratching, and the cup holder attachment is still in the center console, never installed. Heck, even the aluminum accelerator pedal is still protected by the factory sticker! The second-gen Viper coupe also got a good-sized trunk with a proper opening that makes loading and unloading easy, and in this car you'll also find the front license plate bracket and installation hardware for the floor mats, both in completely unused condition. Oh, and there's also a Viper car cover that's never been out of its bag. Nice, right?Revising the Viper also meant upping the ante in the horsepower wars, and the 8.3 liter V10 delivers. Thanks to fuel injection and modern electronics, it starts instantly, idles perfectly, and never gets cranky, no matter what you're doing. The A/C is effective, the power steering just about right, and even clutch action is reasonable. The engine bay is completely original and beautifully preserved, and while the intake plenum isn't as dramatic as the original Viper's bright red “bed of snakes” setup, it's integral to making those extra 55 horsepower. Vipers are, of course, insanely easy to modify and upgrade, but this one remains completely stock, right down to the hose clamps and air filters. It does have a new battery, because some things are just inevitable no matter how careful you are, but otherwise it sits, perfectly preserved, just as it did in 2006.A 6-speed manual is the only option in a Viper and it spins a 3.07 gearset out back, because tall gears just aren't needed with 535 pounds of torque on tap. The suspension is athletic, yes, but it's not abusive and if you wanted to drive this car every day, you could do it without feeling like you're sacrificing your kidneys. And the brakes are now massive 14-inch cross-drilled rotors with Brembo calipers that are so hardcore that the E-brake is an auxiliary caliper on the rear discs. Lovely polished alloys (totally unmarked) wear gigantic 275/35/18 front and 345/30/19 rear Michelin radials that are only a step or two removed from being racing slicks. On Sep-04-15 at 13:38:42 PDT, seller added the following information: This is number 89 off the line, one of only 200 built in that first year of coupe production. And yes, plenty of these cars went to the track and onto the streets to do combat with Corvettes and Ferraris, but #53 was special. Purchased new by a long-time Viper enthusiast, he was only interested in it because it was the first of a new generation of Vipers. As a result, it has just 29,194 and presents in as-new condition in every possible way. It has just about every feature and option you could get, including the First Edition Group, which was a Porsche-esque $4995 add-on that included color-keyed steering wheel and shifter, those gorgeous polished wheels, and, of course, the dual white stripes that have been a Viper hallmark since day one. If you want a first-edition second-gen Viper coupe, this may very well be the finest in the world.The body is instantly recognizable but there's not a single panel that interchanges with the older cars. Bodywork is still composite, which emphasizes light weight, but it also has a beautiful finish and excellent gaps that suggest a lot of care went into its construction. And that iridescent Viper GTS Blue paint seems to glow in the sunlight. There's not a mark anywhere on the car, not the chin spoiler, not the rockers, and not behind the massive rear tires. It has been ideally preserved since new in heated, protected storage, and the finish has probably been carefully cleaned and waxed a few times, but there's just no way this car has ever seen rain or inclement weather. This car is every bit as nice as it was when it was sitting on the showroom floor nearly ten years ago.The seats are grippy and supportive, complete with ultrasuede inserts that hold you in place like Velcro and you'll note that they provided some nice slots in the seat backs, slots that are ideal for, say, a 5-point racing harness. Contrasting blue stitching and the aforementioned blue accents on the steering wheel, shifter, and brake handle all brighten up the monochromatic interior, which also features power windows, power locks, powerful A/C, and a killer AM/FM/CD stereo with speakers throughout the interior. This car is still new, so the seats are unmarked, the carpets are still protected by factory-applied plastic sheeting, and the original floor mats are in the trunk, having never been installed. The radio's face is still protected by a peel-off sticker that prevents scratching, and the cup holder attachment is still in the center console, never installed. Heck, even the aluminum accelerator pedal is still protected by the factory sticker! The second-gen Viper coupe also got a good-sized trunk with a proper opening that makes loading and unloading easy, and in this car you'll also find the front license plate bracket and installation hardware for the floor mats, both in completely unused condition. Oh, and there's also a Viper car cover that's never been out of its bag. Nice, right?Revising the Viper also meant upping the ante in the horsepower wars, and the 8.3 liter V10 delivers. Thanks to fuel injection and modern electronics, it starts instantly, idles perfectly, and never gets cranky, no matter what you're doing. The A/C is effective, the power steering just about right, and even clutch action is reasonable. The engine bay is completely original and beautifully preserved, and while the intake plenum isn't as dramatic as the original Viper's bright red “bed of snakes” setup, it's integral to making those extra 55 horsepower. Vipers are, of course, insanely easy to modify and upgrade, but this one remains completely stock, right down to the hose clamps and air filters. It does have a new battery, because some things are just inevitable no matter how careful you are, but otherwise it sits, perfectly preserved, just as it did in 2006.A 6-speed manual is the only option in a Viper and it spins a 3.07 gearset out back, because tall gears just aren't needed with 535 pounds of torque on tap. The suspension is athletic, yes, but it's not abusive and if you wanted to drive this car every day, you could do it without feeling like you're sacrificing your kidneys. And the brakes are now massive 14-inch cross-drilled rotors with Brembo calipers that are so hardcore that the E-brake is an auxiliary caliper on the rear discs. Lovely polished alloys (totally unmarked) wear gigantic 275/35/18 front and 345/30/19 rear Michelin radials that are only a step or two removed from being racing slicks.