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1996 Dodge Viper GTS

Sports car powered by 1996 Dodge Viper GTS 8.0-liter V10.

Classic Muscle EditorialLast reviewed Sep 10, 2026

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Exact-year 1996 Dodge Viper GTS exterior view; condition and originality remain specific to the photographed vehicle.
Engine 1996 Dodge Viper GTS 8.0-liter V10
Output 450 SAE net hp for the factory Viper GTS program
Transmission Six-speed manual
Program Modern American Performance

Story

1996 Dodge Viper GTS

The 1996 Viper GTS turned Dodge's elemental Viper into a fixed-roof coupe while retaining the front-engine, rear-drive layout and six-speed manual that defined the program. Dodge's reviewed program overview supports the GTS identity and its 8.0-liter V10 output without borrowing later Viper specifications.

A distinct factory branch

The GTS is treated as a distinct factory sports-car program, not merely a roof variation inferred from its name. Its documented V10 and manual transmission anchor the page; axle construction, option availability, and production details remain explicit depth gaps.

Evidence boundary

The approved photograph depicts a 1996 Viper GTS exterior. It provides visual context only and does not authenticate an individual car's configuration, originality, or components.

Price history

Values

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Original Price

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Values move with paperwork, originality, options, condition, venue, and body style. High bids and guide values are labeled separately from completed sales.

Reference records

Options, Colors & Components

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Engine Details

  • Documented model-year powertrain 1996 Dodge Viper GTS 8.0-liter V10; 450 SAE net hp for the factory Viper GTS program; 490 lb-ft for the factory Viper GTS program · 1996 Dodge Viper GTS · engine assembly / specification

Transmission

  • Factory transmission Six-speed manual

Still Researching

  • rear axle The reviewed evidence does not provide a complete exact-year rear axle specification and application record.
  • brakes The reviewed evidence does not provide a complete exact-year brakes specification and application record.
  • suspension The reviewed evidence does not provide a complete exact-year suspension specification and application record.
  • option packages The reviewed evidence does not provide a complete exact-year option packages specification and application record.
  • production The reviewed evidence does not provide a complete exact-year production specification and application record.
  • paint colors The reviewed evidence does not provide a complete exact-year paint colors specification and application record.
  • trim and appearance The reviewed evidence does not provide a complete exact-year trim and appearance specification and application record.
  • interior The reviewed evidence does not provide a complete exact-year interior specification and application record.
  • authenticity markers The reviewed evidence does not provide a complete exact-year authenticity markers specification and application record.

Codes & names

Names & Engine Codes

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Viper GTS 8.0L V10 1996 Dodge Viper GTS 8.0-liter V10

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