GT2 Trivia

[Viperenvy]

Anyone have any interesting trivia on the 1998 Viper GT2 that you would like to share or see if others know?

[Viperenvy]

OK - After all the views, I guess I will start.

How many do you think are available for purchase right now?

[AviP]

I had the option of buying one but after seeing the $20K premium over list, I backed out because it was not worth the 10 additional horsepower. I regret it as I missed out on the classic value.

They made a 100 of them, right? How many were crashed? I see 4 on sale at the viperexchange.com.

[Viperenvy]

And we have a player!!

#82 is a new car on the site/market and was last registered with 16,827 miles. Anyone know the owner around the Ft. Lauderdale area?
#51 been up & down for a long time.
#79 sold in 2016.
#24 sold in 2018 to the investment firm in NY and was extremely well bought based on the SEC filing statements :)


I will give a hint. 4 isn't even close......

[Granger73]

You should at least recoup your original investment after 20 years. I would estimate 17 for sale.

[AviP]

C'mon ViperEnvy! Stop teasing us. So was it 100 or 102 cars GT2s? And do you know of any crashed ones?

[Viperenvy]

You should at least recoup your original investment after 20 years. I would estimate 17 for sale.

There are 10 available for purchase. 8 are listed for sale - 2 have been on and off for sale and could be bought if someone came along with a really nice check. On average there have been 5 trading hands per year over the last 5.

[AviP]

Interesting!

[Viperenvy]

Stay tuned for more trivia. If you have trivia, then please ask it.....

If you are in possession of a 1998 GT2, the please contact me - I have some interesting information for you :)

[ACR_Matt]

Here's something most people probably haven't seen. From the front lip installation memo
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[ACR_Matt]

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Here's the attachment points and the brackets that they used. This was installed on a regular GTS. Imo it's the cleanest front splitter available for the GenIIs. It may not do a lot but it looks the best.

[Viperenvy]

Stay tuned for this months GT2 Trivia at mid-month.

Until then, who can spot any inaccuracies in the vehicles long description that have perpetuated throw time?

http://wearecurated.com/1997-viper-gtsr/

[Fatboy 18]

Couple of typos in that article :D

1997 Viper GTSR ? Would they mean 1998? :D

"Simply put, the Dodge Viper GTR-S (Woops :lol2: is one of the most desirable and collectible big block Amercian :lol2: GT cars of the era and represents long term solid market value".

[Viperenvy]

Couple of typos in that article :D

1997 Viper GTSR ? Would they mean 1998? :D

"Simply put, the Dodge Viper GTR-S (Woops :lol2: is one of the most desirable and collectible big block Amercian :lol2: GT cars of the era and represents long term solid market value".

Thats one - Calling it a GTSR vs the correct GT2.

[Fatboy 18]

To be fair many on here also call the 1998 GT2 a GTS-R because it says GTS-R on the front fender wings.

But Interesting they are also calling it a GTR-S :smilielol: And can't spell "AMERICAN" :D

[Viperenvy]

There is something else. Hint: It is an entire sentence.

BTW - I have been corrected by non other than the Grailkeeper that it is a GT2 per the description on the window sticker. The sticker package is GTSR. Has to be one of the most confusing marketing efforts every created.....maybe that should be a trivia question: Name a more confusing vehicle name that wasn't associated with the vehicle ;)

[ViperSRT]

How about claiming 100 were required to homologate the GT2 even though they were produced a couple years after the GTS-R debuted and after the GTS-R won at Lemans.

[Viperenvy]

How about claiming 100 were required to homologate the GT2 even though they were produced a couple years after the GTS-R debuted and after the GTS-R won at Lemans.

Bingo Bingo - we have a WINNER! This is one of the mythical talking points that has been spread far and wide as well as published.

And there is still more incorrect information......

[Red Snake]

They also list it as car #1010. It’s actually #010 per the console plaque.

[Viperenvy]

They also list it as car #1010. It’s actually #010 per the console plaque.

DING DING DING - give that man a small snake. Find another and trade the two for a medium - six cylinder snake ;)

[FrankBarba]

Also the current owner is number 4. Owner 1 & 2 registered & titled the Viper within their state, Owner number 3 did not and it does not look like owner number
4 has registered her in Florida...

[FrankBarba]

Factory exhaust was also taken out and a Hennessey Exhaust was added....The side sill started to yellow thus owner 1 decided to cool her down a bit.

[Viperenvy]

Factory exhaust was also taken out and a Hennessey Exhaust was added....The side sill started to yellow thus owner 1 decided to cool her down a bit.

And another WINNER with the award being cork covered in rubber. Its inside baseball on this award (get it).

Now still two other items. ONE is sooo glaringly obvious, don't let it slip past you 22 years later. The other is another 1st sentence that I interpret as incorrect.

[FrankBarba]

" Racing Car for the Street"

[FrankBarba]

In 1996, two teams took up the mantle of the racing Vipers. Vipers were racing at Lemans as early as 94 or 95 in
RT/10's. Remember the Green RT/10?

[Viperenvy]

April Trivia Question:

What vendor made the GT2 wing?

[FrankBarba]

Multimatic ?

[Viperenvy]

Nope - This one is going to have to hang out here for awhile.....

[FrankBarba]

Oreca (reason they had to make 100 street versions)

[Viperenvy]

Oreca (reason they had to make 100 street versions)

Nope - the idea that 100 had to be made has circulate for as long as the car has been in existence is false. However, Oreca is a dang good stab at it. I think you need to buy another one :)

[FrankBarba]

Yes I want another one...

[Fatboy 18]

Autoform?

[Viperenvy]

Who knows of this GT2 with an Indiana license plate - four digits with a "P" in it?

37926

[Fatboy 18]

Rent a car :)
I was there, watching those two RT/10s rip apart the opposition. It was also a glorious rain free hot weekend.

[Viperenvy]

Its that time again to play GT2 Trivia....

When was the first GT2 delivered based on state registration?

[gfviperman]

One of those "Rent A Cars" finished 10th overall ....

One was red and the other was yellow ...

[FrankBarba]

Texas?

[FrankBarba]

https://www.classicdriver.com/en/car/dodge/viper/1994/391232

[gfviperman]

The yellow car was 19th as a DNF.

The red car was still running and 12th overall .. not 10th .. my bad memory.

https://www.lemans.org/en/historic/historical/332

Justin Bell was one of the drivers ... said it was an handfull.

[Drummerviper]

Who’s GTSR IS this and who owns it now?

[Viperenvy]

Hey Drummerviper, where did the picture come from? What state is the license plate?

[Viperenvy]

Survey says #099 from Mr. Lutz that was raffled off in 2010

[Drummerviper]

Yep. Ben’s car. Offered to me on the spot and like an idiot I turned it down.

[Viperenvy]

Time to Play again!

What was the proposed sticker price of the GT2?

[AviP]

$85,000 give or take but the stealers were asking $100,000 or more.

[Viperenvy]

Close enough on actual sticker, but the Viper Team wanted another MSRP to sell the GT2's. Marketing refused.

[Viperenvy]

Next question.....

What was the first day of production of the 100?

Thanks for playing :fpopcorn:

[Fatboy 18]

Are all the 100 cars around or have some been totaled?

[sonicbloo]

There's one in the UK, pic taken 2016



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[Viperenvy]

Are all the 100 cars around or have some been totaled?

A great trivia question. Anyone know of a totalled GT2? ;)

[Viperenvy]

I find it interesting that so little is know about what many consider the pinnicle of Gen II.

[Bryan Savage]

I find it interesting that so little is know about what many consider the pinnicle of Gen II.

Perhaps since it's an older car now, those who know the most aren't browsing these forums, eh?

[AviP]

I find it interesting that so little is know about what many consider the pinnicle of Gen II.

The "pinnacle" was just an airbox, spoiler and paint job. Perhaps that is why it's not as impressive as it seems. I went to LeMans 1998 and have a fonder attachment to it.

[Viperenvy]

How many Chrysler executives purchased? Provide name(s)....

[James]

Don't know too much, but one was for sale in Switzerland a few months ago. I think I made a screenshot of the ad, maybe it reveals the number. Can do a search later if wanted.

I like learning more about it, this has been an interesting thread so far. Keep the info coming ;-)

[Fatboy 18]

The "pinnacle" was just an airbox, spoiler and paint job. Perhaps that is why it's not as impressive as it seems. I went to LeMans 1998 and have a fonder attachment to it.Don't forget the two tone Black / Blue interior and the Numbered Chassis. + Camera of your car being built along the assembly line at each station.
If you could order and afford one of these cars back 1997 /98 then this was the car to have!

[ViperJon]

Thanks but I'll keep my 2017 version. :)

[Viperenvy]

Don't know too much, but one was for sale in Switzerland a few months ago. I think I made a screenshot of the ad, maybe it reveals the number. Can do a search later if wanted.

I like learning more about it, this has been an interesting thread so far. Keep the info coming ;-)

#43 :United_States:

[James]

I just checked the screenshots I took. Correct, it is/was no. 43 :)

[Fatboy 18]

So that's 52 and 43 in Europe.
Where's the rest of them?

[Viperenvy]

Future Trivia question :)

[Viperenvy]

Someone posted the GT2 front splitter installation sheet. Could you do that again please?

[Viperenvy]

What is the highest know price for a GT2 to sell for?

[Camfab]

one gazillion dollhairs

[Viperenvy]

one gazillion dollhairs

I found, believe it or not, doll hair for sale on Amazon for $2.00 a 1/2 oz. By vehicle weight, that is about $15,000-ish. $2.00 x a gazillion (defined as a large amount) is probably the price 150 years from now.

:smileys-car-driving

[Viperenvy]

With the recent conversations, its time once again to play "GT2 Trivia"

Out of the 100 production Viper GT2's, how many are still reside in the United States?

[JonB ~ PartsRack]

At Least 50....

[BlknBlu]

From the Salt lake City event in 2010.

http://www.highimpactperformance.org/images/IMG_0772.JPG

Bruce

[Viperenvy]

With the most knowledgeable GT2 person I know, JonB, chiming in, the answer is: Vehicles known is 9. However, that number could easily double.

[BlknBlu]

With the most knowledgeable GT2 person I know, JonB, chiming in, the answer is: Vehicles known is 9. However, that number could easily double.


I know of one in Nebraska.

Bruce

[Viperenvy]

How would you prioritize the 100 Viper GT2s based on the significance of their 1-100 production number?

[JonB ~ PartsRack]

1
51
52
100
2
3
99

[Viperenvy]

Impressive ranking! Curious as to why #3?

[Viperenvy]

Next Question....

It has been stated that the 100 VIN's are in sequential order. Why is this a FALSE statement?

[Fatboy 18]

Most likely cars waiting on parts?

[Fatboy 18]

Wondering what the Highest mileage GT2 is ?

[JonB ~ PartsRack]

Next Question....

It has been stated that the 100 VIN's are in sequential order. Why is this a FALSE statement?


Stated by whom? [It has also been stated that Hunter Biden is a Ukrainian petroleum tycoon.]


GT-2 obviously ARE in sequential order..... do you mean build-assembly order?

[Drummerviper]

Stated by whom? [It has also been stated that Hunter Biden is a Ukrainian petroleum tycoon.]


GT-2 obviously ARE in sequential order..... do you mean build-assembly order?

He is

[JonB ~ PartsRack]

Wondering what the Highest mileage GT2 is ?

I lost track of #36 when it had about 132,000 miles and was rebuilding the engine and trans back in 2015. I have never seen a camshaft so worn out !

Originally #36 sold by John Hennessey's Father-In-Law Dodge Dealer in Louisiana.... was then in OR, WA, and AL....

A guy who played 'Conan The Barbarian' in a Calif theme park owned it...!

[Viperenvy]

I lost track of #36 when it had about 132,000 miles and was rebuilding the engine and trans back in 2015. I have never seen a camshaft so worn out !

Originally #36 sold by John Hennessey's Father-In-Law Dodge Dealer in Louisiana.... was then in OR, WA, and AL....

A guy who played 'Conan The Barbarian' in a Calif theme park owned it...!

I found him - great guy 250,000.....

[Fatboy 18]

Awesome, great to read there are cars being used:smileys-car-driving

[Viperenvy]

What paint feature does the GT2 have that is different than a 1996 GTS?

[JonB ~ PartsRack]

"What paint feature does the GT2 have that is different FROM a 1996 GTS?"


Opposite paint pattern!

White = BLUE

Blue = WHITE

Stripes wider gap GT2, and not thru plate nacelle as 96GTS

Duhhhh

[Viperenvy]

It takes the mast to school the newbie. Now I am going to have to measure stripe gaps.....

Thank you JonB!!

[Track Pack]

Still love those cars. Seems like there were a few 2-4 for sale about 2-3 years ago but haven't seen any for sale recently....?

[Viperenvy]

What parts does the GT2 and ACR share?

[JonB ~ PartsRack]

What parts does the GT2 and ACR share?


"SHARED" ? .....TRICK QUESTION?!

For starters: WHEELS / CAPS

plus...Frame, Motor, Body, etc etc etc....

Almost the entire car is shared but for cosmetics and aero.

[JonB ~ PartsRack]

Here is some GT2 Trivia:

What Viper Quarterly mag featured the cover photo and story "FIA GT2 WORLD CHAMPIONS" ?


What Viper Quarterly mag featured cover photo GT2, and "FIRST DRIVE VIPER GT2" and included a 2-page studio centerfold-style photo?