1993 Dodge Viper

The Dodge Viper was conceived under then-Chrysler President Bob Lutz as a no-compromise American supercar, and the team that built it followed that mission to the letter. The V10 engine began life as a truck motor, but Lamborghini was brought in to rebuild it with an all-aluminum block and heads specifically for the Viper, producing 400 horsepower and 465 pound-feet of torque from 8.0 liters. There were no exterior door handles, no ABS, no traction control, and no airbags. The early Viper was unapologetically raw, and that is exactly what made it legendary. This 1993 example carried the Michigan plate-inspired name HISSSS, is a one-owner car, and has been built out from that already serious foundation into a dedicated track-capable machine with a TNT Motorsports package.

The TNT Motorsports upgrades are documented with the signed underside of the hood, TNT Motorsports floor mats, and physical evidence of headers, G-force components, and rumble upgrades throughout. Car and Driver articles from the era specifically discussed suspension modifications as part of the TNT package. Full documentation on the build specification is available with the car. The exhaust note and physical evidence speak to the level of work done, and new Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 tires have been fitted.

The track day setup is thorough and properly executed. An Autoform bubble hardtop and side windows give the car a proper enclosed cockpit, a five-point driver harness in red replaces the stock restraints, and a quick-release fire extinguisher is mounted and accessible. The 17 inch OZ Racing Fittipaldi three-piece racing wheels are a serious and correct choice for a car used at the circuit.

Inside, the carbon fiber glove box, dash, and steering wheel give the cabin a purposeful, race-derived feel. A metal shift grip with the Viper logo, Kenwood sound system, and owners manual round out a car that has been thought through at every level. The removable plexiglass panels with locks are correct for a first-generation Viper and complement the Autoform hard top setup perfectly.

The first-generation Viper is the one collectors have been focused on as values across the nameplate continue to move. It is the most savage, most raw, and most honest version of the car, and a one-owner example with a documented performance package and a track day configuration this complete is not something you come across on a regular basis. Additional documentation on the TNT Motorsports build spec will be made available as it is confirmed.

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