Dodge Viper RT/10
A long hood, an open roof, and a huge ten-cylinder heart.
1994 Dodge Viper RT 10 SR I (40444453353).jpg · Sicnag · CC BY 2.0
More than a set of wheels.
The original Viper was a deliberately simple sports car built around an unusually large engine. Its long nose, wide body, and open cockpit made it instantly recognizable. The first RT/10 helped bring the classic American roadster idea into the 1990s.
Look a little closer.
Count the cylinders: this V10 has two more than a V8 and six more than an inline-four.
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Inside the first RT/10
The 1992 test car had white-faced gauges, a gray dashboard and leather-faced bucket seats. Its pedals were offset left to make room for the engine. Side exhausts ran through the sills, which carried heat warnings. Outside door handles and roll-up windows were absent. Later interiors and custom steering wheels in the gallery are labeled separately.
Source: Car and Driver · March 1992 road test ↗Where these facts come from
Selected facts checked for this edition. Some source pages link to broader model families. Last reviewed 2026-10-01.