1996 Dodge Viper GTS - Jay Leno's Garage

Love it or hate it, the Dodge Viper helped improve the competition and was a formidable force boasting big horsepower.

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1996 Dodge Viper GTS - Jay Leno's Garage

Jay Leno's Garage

[JosephsCoat]

I love how Jay still has enough awareness to realize that $80, 000 for a car is a tremendous amount of money for most people. I just love how real he is!

[MrJeffreycauchi]

When i see 90's sports cars, I always remember about Gran Turismo 1 on the Play Station 1 and how many hours I spent on it!!!

[RA-ujnm]

Without even considering the celebrity and money thing, Jay is a cool dude. Wish you many more years of car stuff.

[mrmike]

You know what I like most about these "Pandemic Edition" episodes? No guests. Just Jay Leno and his cars.

[kayhoww]

Nice to see this bit of nostalgia, esp since I set the panel gaps on all GTS models thru ‘98. I was supervisor for the door team and you can see my signature at 6:00

[joshh]

Jay Leno is just an incredible person. He does good things he doesn't have to do. He's seems like a regular guy that doesn't have to be a regular guy. I admire his dedication to his hobby and his willingness to share it with people. I enjoy learning about the cars but the stories behind the cars - he's a gifted story teller and communicator. One of my favorite personalities. Thanks Jay.

[alexutzuianuarie]

Proof that Jay reads the comments: he makes fun of himself for always bringing up the F1

[nathanhardy]

Even tho its 25 years old i still get amazed every time i see them just like i would for the 2020 super cars. Its ageless in my opinion.

[ManAcadie]

This particular model is up there as one of the most beautiful cars ever made IMO

[dannyd]

Being a young boy in The Netherlands, I lived near an upscale dealership. Lamborghini's, Ferrari's, high end Mercedes, Porsche, you name it. But the car we all went to see.... the Chrysler (not Dodge in Europe) Viper. A GTS in blue and white just like this one. I was 13-14 at the time. This was the coolest thing we'd ever seen.

[sdewey]

I love how timeless these things look, no sharp edges on the body, sleek and powerful, a true classic.

[FrankValchiria]

"The factory wasn't much bigger than my garage" I'm not surprised a bit.

[d.castillo]

In the early 90's, my friend and I were walking by a Chevron as a Viper was leaving and saw us pointing at his car. At the intersection, he made a turn and came back into the Chevron so we could see it up close. I'll always remember that cool guy.

[feraljim]

“I can be talked into buying a car pretty quick” it’s a hard ol’ life Jay 😄

[gregrowell]

Gosh I love Jay Leno. How he opens up his garage and actually drives them. I love how whether it is an expensive car or a low-expense car---he loves and respects them all. Real car guy. Thanks Jay.

[johnrobertson]

Jay!!! This is the only car I've ever wanted, and I FINALLY GOT ONE THIS YEAR!

Love your videos! Thanks for doing one on this car!

[miketeeveedub]

Jay: "Doesn't have much mileage..about 11, 000 miles."
Ferrari owners: "You monster!"

[joermnyc]

Finds 25 year old quart of oil, “That’s no good anymore.” Puts it right back in the car. 😂

[jasluviano]

The viper was the Car that made me a car guy when I was a kid in the 90s. I hope they bring it back.

[SomeJusticek]

What an amazing car. When I was a kid this was THE car and it has aged beautifully.