In 1993, the Viper received air conditioning as a dealer-installed option. City gas mileage dropped to 13 mpg but was picked up on hwy now achieving 21 mpg (previously 17).
Owners of previous Vipers asked, and Dodge saw to it that they received. The 1994 Dodge Viper was the first year the Viper had air-conditioning installed as a factory option, a major advance for this powerful sports car.