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Article #121: Dodge Viper SRT-10 Mopar Concept

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During the 2007 North American Viper was also displayed in a stunning
International Auto Show, Dodge, maker of anthracite-gray paint job with an offset
quality Dodge parts once again shocked neon-red stripe running up the front,
the world with its new 600 horsepower over the roof extending on to the giant
Viper. The beast of a car attracted all rear wing.
the press people present at the show--it The new 2008 Dodge Viper SRT10 have more
was like a flame attracting so many of what performance aficionados crave:
moths. The Dodge Viper SRT-10 concept's kick-in-the-pants, throw-back-in-the-seat
look was courtesy of Chrysler Group's power, combined with benchmark braking,
aftermarket performance division Mopar. world-class ride and handling, a
The impressive 600-horsepower figure that race-inspired interior and bold exterior
the new Viper has is made possible styling.
through addition of extra 90 horses over Mopar
the old model. Viper's engine is a Mopar is an acronym used in place for
monstrous 8.4-liter V10 from where Mopar Motor Parts. It is an automobile parts
tapped an additional 75 horses made and service arm of the DaimlerChrysler
possible through better cooling -- giving American brands formerly owned by the
the all-new Viper a monstrous 675 Chrysler Corporation. Mopar was first
horsepower. used by Chrysler in the 1920s and from
"With 600 horsepower - 90 more than then has been continuously used.
before - and 0-to-60 performance in less But as time passed by the term Mopar was
than four seconds, the 2008 Dodge Viper given a broader usage among car
SRT10 sets a new benchmark for the enthusiasts and was used for any
ultimate American sports car," that is Chrysler-owned brand namely Dodge,
according to Kipp Owen, Director-Street Chrysler, Plymouth, or DeSoto and later
and Racing Technology (SRT) Engineering was also used for AMC and Jeep vehicle.
Chrysler Group. The reason for this is that the Chrysler
To further complete the power of the name refers to both the parent company
beast, Mopar fitted an adjustable and to one its brands. Say for instance
suspension and blacked-out 19" if one wanted to refer explicitly to the
lightweight alloy wheels with parent company, another word was needed
accompanying Michelin rubber. The Mopar which is Mopar.






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