Dodge Viper 2008 Model

[csv8]

In their final press conference of the Detroit show, the Chrysler Group focused exclusively on the Dodge brand, and the highlight was the official unveiling of the 2008 Dodge Viper. Driven onstage by NEXTEL Cup driver Kurt Busch, the new Viper SRT-10 dons the brass knuckles to throw down with the Corvette Z06, over which it now holds a 100-horsepower advantage because, you know, 500 horsepower is so passé. The new snake improves upon itself with a revised 8.4L V10 that now dishes out 600 horsepower and 560 lbs of torque. That, in turn, facilitates 0-60 time of under four seconds and a 0-100-0 time that comes in at under twelve ticks. Let the horsepower wars continue! This is fun to watch.



http://www.autoblog.com/2007/01/09/d...ith-extra-bite

[MITCHAY]

Still love the Z06. Just looks so bad ****!

[chevypower]

yeah i find the 8.3 a little too slow, lacking in torque too... Perhaps this 8.4 upgrade will fix that :-)

[bArNsY]

Do you think the new viper will come with a LPG as a option? :

[Polyal]

God thats a sexy beast.

Bag American cars all you like, the cream of the crop are awesome, who gives a hoot about interior etc when you have that much power and presence.

That, the Corvette, and the Ford GT are mighty cars.

[Kobayashi]

No point in having the power without the stability :p

the last model z06 handles SO much better then the last viper it isnt even funny. At least you can use the accelerator around the corner in a vette and now you arent going to end up in the bushes on the side of the road ;)

Having said that, i will reserve judgment on the new viper till i see the stig tear around the track in top gear ;)

[Gohan]

looks the same as the SRT10 viper and still looks the same

[Polyal]

Originally Posted by Kobayashi

No point in having the power without the stability :p

the last model z06 handles SO much better then the last viper it isnt even funny. At least you can use the accelerator around the corner in a vette and now you arent going to end up in the bushes on the side of the road ;)

Ah yes but Porsche's, in particular older ones, have a reputation of being tale happy and no one says anything bad....

I think its good for a car to have a reputation, Im sure they dont handle that badly.

They certainly do well in events like Le Mans, and the other racing they are involved in.

Originally Posted by Gohan

looks the same as the SRT10 viper and still looks the same

Again, the 911 hasn't changed much, same with the Ford GT, Corvette still has similar lines.

Somethings dont need progress.

[TZENU]

gimme 600 horses of tale happy american tank anyday!!

Im sure Hubinette (spelling) would love to get his hands on one of these! (Yes i know i have been watching to much drifting on TV)

[Kryton]

Originally Posted by Gohan

looks the same as the SRT10 viper

and so it should as well. it isnt a family car that needs a make over every few years to keep it selling. it is a muscle car and most people like it because of its looks. when you look at any Viper you can clearly see its a viper, and you know this, as it still looks considerably like the original.
need proof?
think PORSCHE.
tried and tested in the looks department. change the look of a Porsche and then it wont be a Porsche.....same goes with the Viper.


anyway, the day i win lotto (yeah right) ill be ordering a Viper first above all else.

[MrSparkle]

Originally Posted by Polyal

Somethings dont need progress.

You're right - live axle in the current and future Mustangs, and their derivatives (including "futuristic" concept cars) is a testament to nostalgic handling!!

[Polyal]

Originally Posted by MrSparkle

You're right - live axle in the current and future Mustangs, and their derivatives (including "futuristic" concept cars) is a testament to nostalgic handling!!

Seems to do fine in our utes, plus a vast majority of consumers wouldn't know the difference. And if that helps them sell more stangs, as I have heard its good for drag use, then so be it.

I agree its not the best setup, but its proven.

[Mark351]

Originally Posted by MrSparkle

You're right - live axle in the current and future Mustangs, and their derivatives (including "futuristic" concept cars) is a testament to nostalgic handling!!

You still on that live axle soap box Sparkie? :evil3: My cars got it, V8 Supercars have got it... well tuned, it ain't that bad. Early Commodores proved IRS != quality suspension! The all new Holden IRS axle tramps, so they are't perfect in mode form either. US Mustangs are muscle cars, not prissy grand tourers.

[FPV8U]

Mmm, these american supercars just get better and better!

[cupic]

Originally Posted by csv8

In their final press conference of the Detroit show, the Chrysler Group focused exclusively on the Dodge brand, and the highlight was the official unveiling of the 2008 Dodge Viper. Driven onstage by NEXTEL Cup driver Kurt Busch, the new Viper SRT-10 dons the brass knuckles to throw down with the Corvette Z06, over which it now holds a 100-horsepower advantage because, you know, 500 horsepower is so passé. The new snake improves upon itself with a revised 8.4L V10 that now dishes out 600 horsepower and 560 lbs of torque. That, in turn, facilitates 0-60 time of under four seconds and a 0-100-0 time that comes in at under twelve ticks. Let the horsepower wars continue! This is fun to watch.



http://www.autoblog.com/2007/01/09/d...ith-extra-bite

Id like to see a challenge from the GT40X1 with 700hp compare that with the viper

[cupic]

Originally Posted by FPV8U

Mmm, these american supercars just get better and better!

Would be perfect if they can match the suspension and brakes to their cars so they can go fast at turns

[Steffo]

Originally Posted by MrSparkle

You're right - live axle in the current and future Mustangs, and their derivatives (including "futuristic" concept cars) is a testament to nostalgic handling!!

And considering Mustangs don't have the most balanced chassis and are primarily used by their fanbase for drag racing, why would a Mustang buyer want a heavy, expensive IRS setup when the lighter, cheaper live-axle does a better job at the drag strip?

[Laminge]

Originally Posted by cupic

Would be perfect if they can match the suspension and brakes to their cars so they can go fast at turns

Would be perfect if I could actually fit in one...

[MITCHAY]

Originally Posted by Laminge

Would be perfect if I could actually fit in one...

It's all in the mind. If you believe you can fit you will :

Sports seats rock!

[Night Runner]

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Go the Mopar!!......Nothing like brute raw horse power and @#$% all handling to make a man of ones self. : LHD drive to boot........


:sm_headba

[Jayden]

As good as it is, in terms of looks i still prefer the earlier Vipers, not by much since they are not that different. Infact id still pick this one to own for the refinement even without taking the engine into consideration.

[drcook]

i find it amazing the same country can produce the most uneventful "refrigeraters", but then can produce gems like this.

SEX...ON...WHEELS.

[Felony]

That car looks awesome, absolute sex :P Would go like stink too!!!

[Bossxr8]

Originally Posted by Steffo

And considering Mustangs don't have the most balanced chassis and are primarily used by their fanbase for drag racing, why would a Mustang buyer want a heavy, expensive IRS setup when the lighter, cheaper live-axle does a better job at the drag strip?

They should at least have the option of IRS for the track guys. The last Cobra had IRS, and they had the proposal to make it a delete option for the strip guys, but didn't eventuate. Would make more sense to have both setups available.

[DJM83]

Of topic abit but still US muscle i seen an add in a ford mag about a company importing the new Ford GT to aust any truth to this, looks to be a good thing to me
http://www.mustangmotorsport.com.au/ford_gt/main.php

[Steffo]

Originally Posted by Bossxr8

They should at least have the option of IRS for the track guys. The last Cobra had IRS, and they had the proposal to make it a delete option for the strip guys, but didn't eventuate. Would make more sense to have both setups available.

It would be expensive. And what good is IRS when the chassis is horrible? The early IRS Commodore's were garbage, and the Mustang is even worse. You could line up an 03 Cobra with a BA XT and the Cobra would lose on a twisty circuit. They're pure straight line cars. Why would Ford, which is in financial strife, waste so much money on something that won't really help their car sell?

[Quasi]

As horny as that is, I'm still looking forward to the 2008 Dodge Challenger.

[Hawk]

Sexy, sexy beast of a thing.

Man I love Vipers.