Discover the power of American Viper cars


 

New Viper generation

Second generation models were upgradedprevious model. An even better chassis and
bringing increased engine power, an improvedengine were planned for the car, but Chrysler
suspension, and reduced braking distances;feared that the Viper's price would reach
the 1996 to 2002 Viper GTS had a 450 bhp (336$100,000. Even if that were the case, the
kW) engine, which could complete the quarterViper's price would still undercut its rivals
mile 0.7 seconds faster and increased topsignificantly. The initial model was a
speed  by  35  km/h  (22  mph)  or  so.convertible. In 2004, Dodge introduced a
limited edition Mamba package. Mamba edition
Along with the updated performance came thecars featured black interiors, with red
inclusion of some of the "luxuries" the carstitching and trim and saw their MSRP price
did without before. Dual front airbags wererise by roughly $3000. 200 Mambas were
added to the vehicle's safety equipment listproduced.
in  1997  as  mandated  by  the  government.
The new Viper SRT-10 Coupe (no longer called
A coupe model called the GTS was alsothe GTS, but still referred to as, by many
introduced in 1996. The roof featuredenthusiast) was introduced in 2005 at the
slightly raised sections above the seats toDetroit Auto Show as a 2006 model. It shares
accommodate usage of helmets, a throwback tomany of its body panels with the convertible
its intended purpose. Indeed, the Viper'sbut takes its side and rear styling cues from
performance has made the vehicle popular forthe Competition Coupe (see below). The new
both amateur and professional racers. Viperscoupe looks much like the previous Viper GTS
can be seen participating often in dragand retains the "double-bubble" roof shape of
racing, road racing and drifting. The GTS,the original, along with the original GTS's
like its predecessor, was chosen as the pacetaillights as well offering the original
car  for  the  1996  Indianapolis  500.Viper Blue paint scheme with white stripes
(referred to as GTS Blue) for an added homage
In 1997, Dodge contracted French racing teamto the original Viper coupe. The engine was
Oreca to build a racing version of the Viperalso certified by the SAE to produce 510 hp
known as the GTS-R in the FIA GTand 535 lb/ft of torque. It is important to
Championship's GT2 category. Using this car,note that the engine makes the same power as
Oreca was mostly victorious in the seriesbefore, only the numerical value of the power
through 2002 (the last two with Larbrewas changed. Unlike the original coupe, the
Competition). The car also won its class inchassis was not modified. This made the new
the Le Mans 24 Hours from 1998 to 2000 andcoupe heavier than the convertible, and thus
took an overall win at the 24 Hours ofslightly slower in low speed acceleration.
Daytona. Dodge would celebrate by releasing aHandling and high speed performance were
special edition model with the winning car'simproved by the coupe's stiffer frame,
livery.reduced  drag,  and  increased  downforce.
In the first six years of production almostIt has been confirmed officially that the
10,000 Vipers were sold. The second2008 Viper will get a 90hp bump up to 600hp
generation Vipers were exported to Europe,and a 25lbft torque bump up to 560lb-ft from
where  they  were  sold  as  Chryslers.a displacement increased up to 8.4 liters
(510ci/8354cc), better flowing heads with
Minor evolutionary changes including new 18"larger valves and dual throttle bodies. The
diameter wheels were introduced in the 1998development of the engine was done with help
model. Subsequent versions featuredfrom McLaren Cars and Ricardo. Changes
light-weight hypereutectic pistons and anoutside of the powerplant are minimal, but
improved exhaust system. 1999 saw thestill influential. The T56 transmission has
introduction of the Cognac Connolly interiorbeen replaced with the new Tremec TR6060, and
package. Continuing the refinements, an ABSa revised shifter has been paired with the
system was introduced in 2001. In 2002, thenew gearbox. Shifts are claimed to be 18%
end of second generation production wasquicker (faster than the Corvette Z06). The
celebrated with the release of 360Dana M44-4 rear axle from the 2003 model now
commemorative "Final Edition" models. Thesehas a GKNVisco differential that greatly help
models were painted red with white stripes,the tires in getting grip under acceleration.
paying tribute to the famous race-winningOne last performance upgrade was the removal
Oreca  cars.of run-flat tires; the new tires remove most
of the minor flaws of the early gen III
Performance  (GTS):models and should give the Viper nearly
unmatched handling on any circuit. Another
0-60:  4.0  sec.notable change is the reworking of the
exhaust system, previous third generation
0-100:  8.6  sec.Vipers had their exhaust crossover under the
seats which resulted in a large amount of
quarter  mile:  12.2  sec  @  118  mphheat going into the cockpit, this was done
initially to help improve the cars exhaust
top  speed:  190+  mphnote, since the first 2 generations of Viper,
which had no crossover, were criticised for
slalom:  71.3  mphtheir lackluster exhaust notes. For 2008, the
Viper exhaust will utilize a new exhaust
skidpad  average  g:  .98system with no crossover, reducing the heat
that enters the cockpit, but still produces
The Dodge Viper underwent a major redesign inan  exotic  sound[1].
2003, courtesy of DaimlerChrysler's Street
and Racing Technology (SRT) group. The newThe third generation Viper has been sold in
Viper SRT-10 was heavily restyled with sharp,Europe since 2004, the first model to part
angled bodywork. The engine was enlarged toof Chrysler's new sales strategy for the
8.3 L which, with other upgrades, combined toEuropean market. Although referred to as a
increased output to 505 hp (375 kW) and 525"Viper", it is sold as the "Dodge SRT-10", as
ft·lbf (711 N·m) of torque. The chassisthe Viper name is a registered trademark in
was also improved. It became more rigid andthe UK
weighed approximately 80 lbs less than the



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