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First SRT Viper Sells for $300,000 at California Auction

By Jake Lingeman

By AutoWeek Jun 25, 2012 8:03AM

The first 2013 SRT Viper was sold at Barrett-Jackson for $300,000. Photo by Barret-Jackson.




The first 2013 SRT Viper sold for $300,000 at the Barrett-Jackson auction in Costa Mesa, Calif., on June 23. The final price made the Viper the top seller of the event.


Proceeds from the sale will go to the Austin Hatcher Foundation, which helps families and children affected by pediatric cancer.


The Viper, which debuted at the New York auto show in April, carries an 8.4-liter, 640-hp V10 combined with a six-speed manual transmission. The new-generation car made news with its traction and launch control, two firsts for the nameplate. It will arrive in dealerships near the end of this year.

 

Photo Gallery: The Stunning, New SRT Viper


You might recall that in January, a 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 durability prototype sold at the Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale, Ariz., for the same price of $300,000. This no doubt will add fuel to the Hatfield and McCoy-level battle between Ford and Chrysler customers.


Bidding on the SRT Viper surpassed $250,000, then a trip to the SRT Track Experience and tickets to Petit Le Mans were added, powering the car to the $300,000 mark.


The value of this future museum piece is likely to go up. We'd bet that in 10 years or so the $300,000 paid will feel like pennies to a new buyer. Here's to hoping that the car goes somewhere we can all enjoy it.


Photo by Barret-Jackson.
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Readerup
Jun 25, 2012 10:44AM
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Beautiful car and great to see money for it going to help children.
NEW_YORK_MINUTE
Jun 25, 2012 11:52AM
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Ok folks lets give this buyer a break. This guy is doing it as a charitable effort so the money can go to families and children affected by pediatric cancer.

He probably doesn't even need or want the car.... hell, he may even give it back to them to auction off again for charity sake,

Or....... would you all rather talk about the stupid car, and whether or not the guy shouldn't have bought the car and just kept his money burried in the back yard ????

Lets look at the good deed he is doing with gratitude and appreciate the story for what it's worth - which is helping those poor folks who are grappling with children with cancer.

Mr. buyer whoever you are - I applaud you !  

600rdr
Jun 25, 2012 11:22AM
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Your missing the point, the car was bought to help children, who cares how good or bad the car is, someone with money decided it would be a good cause, oh yea, he also got a car.
Heavy Mental
Jun 25, 2012 11:31AM
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A few points here . . . The Viper has the benefit of Ferrari tech since Mopar is controlled by Fiat. The body is made up of aluminum and carbon fiber.

In other words, this thing handles and screams.

There will always be rich people. Deal with it.



DJ Silm Jim
Jun 25, 2012 1:03PM
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Ok folks lets give this buyer a break. Were missing the point, the car was bought to help families, who cares how good or bad the money can go to families affected by paediatric cancer. which is helping those poor folks who are grappling with cancer.

 

Bob7704
Jun 25, 2012 3:11PM
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The 300 thousand dollars for the viper is being donated  to help children with pediatric cancer, quit complaining about the car, a compassionate deed was done to help the little ones, enough said.
Crystal B
Jun 25, 2012 3:27PM
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We Americans really need to get over our green envy. I work hard for what I make; and if I want to buy expensive cars, I will. Not to show off, but to have fun in them. 
dvlajjjj79
Jun 25, 2012 11:39AM
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This is supposed to be about a noble cause, you know...helping people with cancer and putting a smile on a persons face. All of the people bashing this and that and how politics got involved I have no idea, but you should probably take a good look in the mirror and re-evaluate why you happen to be dating your own cousin.   
Mr RPM
Jun 25, 2012 12:11PM
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As a long time muscle car and supercar enthusiast/owner I can tell you the Viper is pretty special.  Keep in mind that of ALL SUPERCARS it was wrecked more often by first year owners than ANY supercar over the last 20yrs.  This isn't because it didn't handle well (it did), it's because any driver that pushes it (no sissy traction control because it's a legal RACE CAR), better have some skill.  Keep in mind the Viper still owns the stock times at the Nurenburg track in Germany which is considered the most demanding racecourse in the world.  Don't get me wrong, I LOVE the Shelby Mustang and Z06/ZR1 Vettes, but my wife could drive them fast.  Most the "car guys" that are commenting don't have the skill or the balls to push the Viper.  All of that said the new Viper did a great job with this new design as it still looks like a Viper but has a little Italian flair.  Moreover there will be two models one for the true hard-core Viper enthusiest (those that liked it because it was different - just as the Challenger was different from the Camaro/Mustang), and one model to go head to head against the Lambo and Porche.  The new Viper is a MUCH better car now with a chasis that is 50% stiffer.  One has to spend $30 to $500+k more to match or beat this car from a performance perspective.  And it's simply stunning to look at.  Lastly, to do a full on rebuild of the 8.4 liter NA V10 would cost MUCH less than to rebuild a supercharged Vette, GT/Cobra, Porche, Lambo, etc., etc..  SRT/Dodge/SPA hit a home run with this car while not dirrectly competing with its cousin the Fararri. 
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