The GTS coupes of the first generation were doomed right from the beginning.
Before we move on to the meat of the article, two disclaimers must be made. The first is that the following content includes the destruction of two first-generation Dodge Viper GTS coupes. You might be interested in video game updates for Forza Horizon 4 if you are a fan this 1990s American muscle car. These videos are almost six years old, so it is difficult to determine exactly what the circumstances are. We can tell that at least two Dodge Vipers have been completely destroyed.
We’d like to give credit to For capturing all of this through an Instagram photo from only_vipers. This post was posted a week ago and features footage of a black Viper GTS that Shawn C uploaded to YouTube almost six years ago. The only clip on that video channel is a single one, and it’s more Viper destruction in what appears to be the same yard. The humanity.
We don’t know the context of these videos, but The Drive highlights another clip from Dayton 24 Hours news, which talks about Chrysler’s plan to smash 93 pre-production Vipers. According to reports, the cars were all from different generations and donated to trade schools where they were used for training and education. Chrysler still owned all the vehicles. After the education role was fulfilled, each vehicle was returned to the automaker, and then crushed.
What is the dark side of cool cars like these? They pose too much of a legal risk for automakers. The automaker could be held responsible if one of these machines is involved in an on-road accident. These were not intended for road use. If something happens, even parts can cause legal headaches. This is why these Vipers are sent to their graves fully equipped with wheels, and yes, the V10 engine. This is the fate of all preproduction cars built by major automakers, however tragic it may seem.
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