Dodge Viper
The last Dodge Viper was eventually joined in its lifecycle by a GTS hardtop coupe designed for racing. Now the current Viper is doing the same hardtop conversion, as Dodge has announced there will be a Viper SRT-10 Coupe introduced in the 2006 model year. The Coupe sports the same 8.3-liter V10 engine as the convertible Viper, with 500 horsepower and 525 lb-ft of torque. That means in racing trim, the two-door will be able to accelerate to 60 mph in less than 4 seconds. Brembo racing brakes will be added, and the trunk room will be boosted 50 percent in case racing requires a weekend bag. Pricing hasn't been released -- the Viper coupe arrives in the fall.
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The 2006 Corvette Z06 will likely be faster than the new Viper because it weighs around 300 pounds less. I still like both cars a lot.
The 2006 Dodge Viper SRT-10 Coupe doesn't look like the 2003 Dodge Viper Competition Coupe because of regulations. Tommy Archer won the 2004 SCCA SPEED GT Drivers’ Championship in a Dodge Viper Competition Coupe.
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The new coupe has more cargo capacity, a more rigid chassis, and better aerodynamics than the convertible.
I think Dodge should revise the Viper to better compete with the new Corvette Z06. Perhaps an aluminum chassis would help.
The wheels on the blue Viper in this thread are the wheels destined for the production Viper.
The next Dodge Viper needs a clamshell hood like the previous Viper.
A Viper GTS-R won its class (GTS) in the 1998 and 1999 24 Hours of Le Mans and took the overall win at the 24 Hours of Daytona in 1999.
But ive been doin some shopping and i hear that the new ones dont come out til this winter but i dont want to wait that long and i want to kno if i should or not.
You would have a lot of fun there.
The 2006 Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe arrives in Dodge showrooms in October at a base price of $83,995 including $850 for destination. Two new styles of forged aluminum wheels will be available for the 2006 model year.
The new Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) has a new horsepower and torque rating test procedure. There is a rumor that the 2006 Dodge Viper SRT10 might gain 10 hp and 10 lb-ft of torque for a total of 510 hp and 535 lb-ft of torque with the new test procedure.
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The 2003-2005 Viper SRT10 had 500 hp and 525 lb-ft of torque.
The Dodge Viper SRT10 also has 14-inch front and rear vented brake rotors with Brembo four-piston calipers.
Dodge Viper race car
The only bodywork that the Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe shares with the Convertible is the front fascia and fenders, hood and doors. In addition to the new canopy and decklid, the 2006 Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe has a special windshield surround, door side glass, rear fascia, quarter panels and taillights.
Derek and Justin Bell to drive Dodge Viper Competition Coupes
Olivier Beretta was one of the drivers of the winning Viper GTS-R (GTS class) in the 2000 12 Hours of Sebring.
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Dodge Viper Competition Coupes will be race in the FIA GT's new GT3 class.
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The FIA GT Championship's new GT3 class
Can anybody confirm this? And why?
Is the Chrysler Firepower on the horizon to replace it?
The Chyrsler Firepower hasn't been confirmed for production.
I believe that the Viper's problem has always been not having Traction Control on a 500 HP car, and a little insulation between the Driver and the exhaust would help out greatly for his/her comfort! It's just about impossible to even drive a Viper for more then 2 hours, without cooking your feet! Also PLEASE don't ever drive one if your wearing shorts, or you will burn your legs getting in or out of a Viper!
Road & Track, Car & Driver, and several other Mags will tell you about their Road Tests in the Viper! It's really too bad, with all that HP & Tourque, that should be a real MEAN Automobile!
But I believe we should wait til we see if anyone is going to pickup the Tab for Chrysler, to keep it going! I certainly hope an American Co does, I would LOVE to see the Big 3 duking it out again with the Muscle Cars!!! :shades:
PS: I wonder if they are STILL going to come out with the Hemi Cuda in '08, like they said?
The affected Vipers were built from November 1, 2001 through June 30, 2004.
Dodge dealers will install an in-line jumper harness with an integrated electrical noise filter to fix the vehicles. An interim notification is expected to be sent to owners in February. The remedy is expected to be available later in the year."
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