Dodge Viper GTS-R Race

Usually, you hear about street-legal sports cars converted into racers but this time we have the exact opposite.

After acquiring a Zakspeed Racing Dodge Viper GTS-R in 2010, the current owner of the 1998 model turned to Heurich Classics, a Germany company that specializes in the maintenance, repair and optimization of vintage and classic cars.

The owner had two very special requests for Heurich Classics: recreate the looks of the Hasseroder Viper GTS-R that won the 24 hours of Nürburgring endurance race in 1999 and at the same time, make it completely street legal.

The German firm started out by eliminating, replacing, adding or modifying certain components of the Viper GTS-R to allow it to achieve road-legal status in Europe.

Understandably, a lot had to be done but among other mods, Heurich Classics removed the rear diffuser, replaced the brake system, added a hand brake, increased the steering angle, added a passenger seat, and completely revamped the electrical system while also adding regular sport tires.

The Viper is currently powered by a 6.2-liter V8 delivering 600 horsepower, matched to a Tremec six-speed manual gearbox. According to Heurich Classics, the GTS-R tips the scales at just 1350 kg or 2,796 pounds.

Last but not least, the German company wrapped the Dodge in the traditional colors and livery of the original Hasseroder Viper GTS-R.