What Did Chrysler Corporation Do For VIPER?
Chrysler donated about a dozen Red Viper RT/10 Roadsters for the show (The Vipers Were Test Mules and Press Cars). The Defender (silver pursuit vehicle) was designed by Chrysler. It is built off a modified Viper Chassis. The Stunt Defenders are propelled by 360 cubic inch magnum V8’s with automatic transmissions! Stunt Drivers prefer automatic transmissions. The Defender vehicle was designed Chrysler stylist Steve Ferrerio at a cost of 1.5 million dollars. The Defender is based on a Viper Roadster chassis that was stretched by 15 inches. The show is set in the near future, so concept cars are constantly roaming around in the background of the show. In the pilot movie, the Plymouth Slingshot, Chrysler Portofino, Chrysler Epic Minivan, and Caravan III were shown. The Concept Cars were displayed throughout the first season. 4.
