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The Dodge Viper underwent a major redesign in 2003, courtesy of DaimlerChrysler's Street and Racing Technology group. The new Viper SRT-10, which replaced both the GTS and the RT/10 was heavily restyled with sharp, angled bodywork. The engine's displacement was increased to 505 cu in (8.3 L)[10] which, with other upgrades, increased output to 500 bhp (370 kW) and 525 lb·ft (712 N·m).

It is a decent model, and Vipers are WAY cool. But I would recommend the AUTOart version for a few $$ more. Can be found well under $50. Overall just a much better refined example than ERTL.

Love pretty much any Viper. I had this version by Maisto & sold it when I got the AA (actually paid less for the AA, through GoMotorBids).

The Autoart does not have the same engine and Exaust, is this the same year?

GP246 wrote:The Autoart does not have the same engine and Exaust, is this the same year?

AUTOart = 2003 Prototype

AA does both the prototype & the production models.

Gavin wrote:AUTOart does both the prototype & the production models.

Show me?

I don't really know the differences btwn the 2 versions...the only reason I know there's both is because Scale18's huge list shows them:

http://www.scale18.com/cgi-bin/page/sea ... unc=search

Hope that helps.

Based on the style of the side exhaust my database is wrong, model# is in fact 71704. I can't tell the difference photos are too small.