[Super Squirrel]

typically convertibles are heavier than the coupe versions...is this true for the viper?

 

[rwhp]

Nope.

RT/10's are almost 100 lb's lighter than GTS. This is offcourse if both cars are gen 2's.

 

[City]

Nope.

RT/10's are almost 100 lb's lighter than GTS. This is offcourse if both cars are gen 2's.

I agree...of course if you add the hard top it gets closer, but there's less obviously less steel.

 

[J DAWG]

and less glass.

 

[CAP]

typically convertibles are heavier than the coupe versions...

And that is because, generally, the coupe is designed first, then, to make a convertible version, they cut the top but have to reinforce everything to make the body stiff enough, thus adding weight.

The Viper was designed as a roadster. To make a coupe, a roof was added making it heavier.

The Viper is one of the few instances where the coupe version is MORE expensive than the roadster version.

 

[Super Squirrel]

Cap, yes that's what I have read over and over again the reinforcement of the structure..I was wondering if that applied to the rt. I did not know that about the coupe.....thanks for the education. THANKS FOR THE INFO EVERYONE.