Press Kit: 2006 Dodge Viper SRT10, What's New for '06

2006 Dodge Viper SRT10 Product Chronology

Auburn Hills, Mich. August 31, 2005 -

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)

(a) Certified to federal regulations that allow less forceful air bags. Always use seat belt. Remember, a back seat is the safest place for children.




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