2008 Dodge Viper

Alprazolam

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*waiting list here I come, I can't wait*!
8.4L engine

McLaren Performance Technologies, Ricardo, and others consulted on the engine project

Engine now has VVT

Platinum sparkplugs

6400 RPM redline

Compresion 10.2:1

Revised cusbustion chambers for smoother airflow and less friction, larger valves (23% more flow on intake side) 12% more flow on exhaust side.

Swinging oil pickup to protect against oil starvation during hard cornering

New oil filter

Intake system: now 2-piece manifold/plenum desin with smoother intake passages and surfaces throughout. Dual electronic throttle bodies. Cold air intake system revised for higher flow, less weight, and better NVH. Each cylinder now has its own coil pack mounted to the valve cover. Better sounding exhaust w/o interior heat due to the dumping of the SRT x-pipe setup.

New dual-disc clutch pack has 18% less intertia for quicker engine revs.

No more run flat tires

New optional wheel design called Razor

Same frame and suspension as 03-06

New Color combos: Shakespeare Green, Viper violet, and bright orange.

No mention of a new front facia, only the louvered hood

Cost: $90k (MT estimate)
Weight: 3400lbs (MT est)
EPA: not yet rated
On sale in US: Mid-07'
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LordMorpheus

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Originally posted by: Estrella
can it take a corner? I would take it if all roads were straight.

Top gear's review said that it cornered very well, until you overextended the car at which point it'd spin with little warning.

The article says they aren't fiddling with the frame or suspension so I doubt that'll change.
 

Alprazolam

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Can't wait for this, I had a SRT 10 and so did my father, this will be in our driveway next year for sure!
 

Alprazolam

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Estrella, It can take corners well, in fact the current SRT-10 out now, I have gone over 100 at a curve , with no problem at all.
 

AdamK47

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Ohhhh... a new oil filter! I wonder what the specs are on that bad boy.
 

overst33r

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Originally posted by: destrekor
Originally posted by: mariok2006
Why did they need an 8.4L V10 again?

its a car known for pure power and speed.. and well.. that's why.

So is a Z06...

But i guess if it gets the job done, albeit inefficiently, I'd take it anyday!
 

Alprazolam

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Originally posted by: mariok2006
Originally posted by: destrekor
Originally posted by: mariok2006
Why did they need an 8.4L V10 again?

its a car known for pure power and speed.. and well.. that's why.

So is a Z06...

But i guess if it gets the job done, albeit inefficiently, I'd take it anyday!

I guess they should of consulted you guys when they needed input for this car
 

overst33r

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Originally posted by: Alprazolam
Originally posted by: mariok2006
Originally posted by: destrekor
Originally posted by: mariok2006
Why did they need an 8.4L V10 again?

its a car known for pure power and speed.. and well.. that's why.

So is a Z06...

But i guess if it gets the job done, albeit inefficiently, I'd take it anyday!

I guess they should of consulted you guys when they needed input for this car

Yes they SHOULD HAVE consulted us. ;):D
 

Alprazolam

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Originally posted by: mariok2006
Originally posted by: Alprazolam
Originally posted by: mariok2006
Originally posted by: destrekor
Originally posted by: mariok2006
Why did they need an 8.4L V10 again?

its a car known for pure power and speed.. and well.. that's why.

So is a Z06...

But i guess if it gets the job done, albeit inefficiently, I'd take it anyday!

I guess they should of consulted you guys when they needed input for this car

Yes they SHOULD HAVE consulted us. ;):D

A corolla owner. "Nuff Said"
 

overst33r

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Originally posted by: Alprazolam
Originally posted by: mariok2006
Originally posted by: Alprazolam
Originally posted by: mariok2006
Originally posted by: destrekor
Originally posted by: mariok2006
Why did they need an 8.4L V10 again?

its a car known for pure power and speed.. and well.. that's why.

So is a Z06...

But i guess if it gets the job done, albeit inefficiently, I'd take it anyday!

I guess they should of consulted you guys when they needed input for this car

Yes they SHOULD HAVE consulted us. ;):D

A corolla owner. "Nuff Said"

Will you take me for a spin in your viper then? Not all of us are made of money :)