Dodge has officially opened the ordering process for its limited-production, racing-only 2003 Dodge Viper Competition Coupe. Serious racers only need apply.
The race car will be sold in very limited numbers, expected to be about 25 each year. Due to the limited availability, purchase applications are being accepted from experienced racers only.
Prospective purchasers are required to show evidence of intent to actually race the car, along with current racing licenses and other information, and provide a certified deposit of US$20,000.
Although the Dodge Viper Competition Coupe's feature-packed price tag will make it a comparative race car bargain at under US$100,000, it is not "street legal," and cannot be titled for on-road use.
The Competition Coupe is not intended to replace the three-time Le Mans GTS Class-winning Viper GTS-R, but rather to be a grassroots-level race car based on the underpinnings of the 2003 Dodge Viper Convertible and sharing the sleek coupe shape of the Dodge Viper concept car first shown in 2000.
The Competition Coupe makes extensive use of production pieces, but delivers an extremely high level of performance for the price. A full complement of racing enhancements, including cage, window net, fire-suppression system, six-point restraints, racing slicks, differential cooler and ducted brakes ensure that the Dodge Viper Competition Coupe is track-ready as delivered.