Papercraft model of the Dodge Viper GTS Coupe, the American supercar with a brutal 8-liter V10 engine.
| Manufacturer | Dodge |
|---|---|
| Season | 1996 |
| Category | GT |
| Scale | 1:24 |
| Difficulty | High |
| Estimated time | 4-5 hours |
| Print format | 3 A4 sheets |
| Source | Super Papercraft Vol.5 (K. Shinozaki) |
What you'll need: 200-250 gsm paper or cardstock, scissors or a craft knife, a ruler and glue stick.
The Viper GTS added a fixed roof and aerodynamic improvements to the original Roadster, and its big-displacement V10 became one of Dodge's signature traits in the 1990s.
The Dodge Viper GTS Coupe arrived in the mid-1990s as an evolution of the original Roadster launched in 1992, adding a fixed coupe roof that improved both structural rigidity and aerodynamics. It kept faith with the Viper philosophy: a big-displacement V10, minimal electronic driver aids, and a raw character built for a direct, demanding driving experience. The GTS design, with its bulging hood and the twin stripes running the length of the body, was an open homage to the Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupes of the 1960s.
The GTS Coupe made a name for itself in racing, with competition versions based on it winning endurance races such as the GT class at the 24 Hours of Le Mans during the 1990s. Its V10, adapted from Dodge's truck engine range for sports car duty, produced an enormous amount of torque for the era, translating into brutal acceleration but also a reputation as a demanding car that punished inexperience. That mix of raw power and aggressive styling made the GTS one of the most memorable American sports cars of the 1990s.