August 31, 2006,
Auburn Hills, Mich.
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PRODUCT CHRONOLOGY
2006 MODEL YEAR
SRT10 Coupe introduced. Like the Roadster, the Coupe has:
8.3-liter 500-horsepower V-10 engine
Signature crosshair grille design
Deep-cut side scallops
Swept-back fenders and lowered hood
Coupe distinguished by:
“Double-Bubble” roof
Unique rear styling with wraparound taillamps
New canopy and deck lid
Deck lid spoiler
New windshield surround, door side glass, rear fascia and quarter panels
Unique weatherstrip pieces, headliner, carpet and trim panels
Other new features:
Two wheel options
Polished forged aluminum five-spoke wheel
“H-spoke” polished forged aluminum wheels
Available SIRIUS Satellite Radio
2005 MODEL YEAR
New Viper Race Yellow body color
New Copperhead Orange body color
New Copperhead Orange interior package featuring black leather interior with contrasting stitching on seats and shift knob accents
2004 MODEL YEAR
New Viper White body color
Standard red brake calipers
Standard folding tonneau cover
New trunk carpet
2003 MODEL YEAR
Introduction of the all-new SRT10 two-seat convertible with all-new 8.3-liter V-10—500-hp
(372 kW) engine
Lower hood with larger grille opening and integrated louvers
2.6-inch longer wheelbase (than 2002 RT/10)
High-intensity discharge headlamps
New HVAC system for improved performance and air flow
New windshield wiper blade design with low-profile flat (beam-style) blades
1.1-inch shorter overall length than 2002 RT/10
Power adjustable clutch, throttle and brake pedals (4-inch total pedal travel)
New driver foot rest (adjustable)
Next-generation, multistage driver and front passenger air bags(a)
New four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes
Exterior colors: Viper Red, Viper Black, Viper Bright Silver Metallic
2002 MODEL YEAR
GTS Final Edition—Last 360 Viper Coupes red with white stripes, special badging
Graphite Metallic (RT/10 and GTS) and Graphite Metallic with silver stripe (GTS only) color schemes
2001 MODEL YEAR
Viper Race Yellow and Deep Sapphire Blue Pearl Coat exterior colors
Optional Black center stripes with Viper Race
Yellow on GTS
Standard four-wheel disc anti-lock brakes
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)