A near-new 1992 Dodge Viper RT/10, marking the 100th example produced in the model’s groundbreaking debut year, is set to cross the auction block with RM Sotheby’s, estimated to fetch between $135,000 and $155,000 USD.
Showing just 40 miles at the time of cataloguing, this early-production Viper is an extraordinary, time-capsule example of one of the most raw and unapologetic sports cars ever built by an American manufacturer. Finished in the model’s signature Viper Red, the car remains largely untouched since its delivery to Cherry Hill Dodge in New Jersey in 1992.
Delivered with a factory-installed window sticker still intact, the Viper was retained by its original owner until 2019 and has been preserved in climate-controlled storage, reflecting its collector-grade condition. Due to its minimal mileage and long-term storage, recommissioning is recommended before extended driving use.
The 1992 Viper RT/10 stunned the industry upon release with its 8.0-liter V10 engine, co-developed with Lamborghini under Chrysler ownership, producing 400 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque. With no airbags, no roof, no windows, and no traction control, the Viper was intentionally engineered to prioritize performance and driver engagement over creature comforts.
Fewer than 290 examples were built during its inaugural production year, making early models like this one especially coveted by enthusiasts and collectors. As the 100th car off the line, this example carries added significance for Viper historians and Mopar purists alike.
With collector interest in analog-era performance cars rising steadily, especially those in original condition, this first-year RT/10 stands as a rare opportunity to acquire a nearly untouched version of America’s most radical production sports car.