2010 Viper Details - LIVE from Laguna Seca!

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Congrats to Mr. G and his SRT Team. Since one of the videos has a woman in a two piece bathing suit waving a checkered flag, maybe we are soon going to be seeing a new Viper commercial. I do not think they had her there just for the testers.

By the way, does anyone else think the sound of the car in the video showing the car idling and then driving away sounded a bit different than a stock 08/09 Gen IV? I wonder if they tweaked the exhaust system for 2010.
 

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Yes I did. Still isnt built yet.....It all works out though faster more options on ACR
 

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Well that made short work of the Devon GTX's lap record. Almost 2 seconds faster! woohoo.

Yep, time to go back to the ring and get the under 7:20 time that the SRT guy's said the 08 was capable of!!!!
 

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Interesting modification on the end plates.....

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Hey Chris. How about the Leguna Seca car for the next Raffle car?????!!!!!!
 

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Wow! Does the Laguna Edition come with this as well?
laguna_hottie.jpg

Loving the videos and I spot this. Must be my one track mind. :lmao:
 
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What's in front of the guy's face at the far left? Is it some kind of identity obscuring Photoshop work?
Nope - part of the garage and accessories, otherwise they would have blocked the guy's face you can see - one of the key people to the platform...
 

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Since its an ACR, of course it has slotted StopTech Rotors - STANDARD.

Nobody noticed the BLACK calipers with RED letters on the record-setting 1:33 car? It also has red-trimmed guage bezels inside...

ACT FAST..... the current scheme is to only offer 33 of these "1:33 Commerative" editions of this historic record-breaking, record-setting Viper. Much more rare than a GT-2.

If you dont like the included red wheels, you will certainly be able to sell/trade these HOT looking wheels.... but it would be like trading away the 'blah-silver' OE wheels off a GT-2.

The photo-model was NOT provided by Dodge, but was Sponsored for, and under the control of NoCal VCA Maurice....[whose Members did get a hint of these proceedings at their holiday party last Sat.] So, Enthusiast Bushido, VCA Membership has its perks! Please join? Maurice probably has enuf great photos to make a heckuva record-setting calendar for 2010!

The record actually fell TWICE this day, on back-to-back laps.....the fastest time was 1:33:915.

I gotta go now, have some more RECORD-HOLDER ACR DECALS TO MAKE !
 
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What's in front of the guy's face at the far left? Is it some kind of identity obscuring Photoshop work?

It appears to be a yellow-handle grip of dual 500w shop lites on a tripod...see the heat-shield basket? I have one just like it!

You did NOT want to see that gray-haired guy's profile anyway..the ACR boss/engineer is framed under the wing
 
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Congrats to Mr. G and his SRT Team. Since one of the videos has a woman in a two piece bathing suit waving a checkered flag, maybe we are soon going to be seeing a new Viper commercial. I do not think they had her there just for the testers.

By the way, does anyone else think the sound of the car in the video showing the car idling and then driving away sounded a bit different than a stock 08/09 Gen IV? I wonder if they tweaked the exhaust system for 2010.

It was absolutely 100% Bone-Stock 2010. No exhaust tweaks....stock PCM...Stock Sport Cups.
 

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Interesting modification on the end plates.....

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The engineers stated that the sculpted endplates and the new gurney-flap on the 2010 wing are wind-tunnel tested to improve top end, and yaw-control at high speed. And it seems the endplates WILL interchange to the 08-09 ACR, [but you wont have the gurney-edge on those wings.]
 

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Since its an ACR, of course it has slotted StopTech Rotors - STANDARD.

Nobody noticed the BLACK calipers with RED letters on the record-setting 1:33 car? It also has red-trimmed guage bezels inside...

ACT FAST..... the current scheme is to only offer 33 of these "1:33 Commerative" editions of this historic record. Much more rare than a GT-2. On an extremely-limited, Record-Setting Commemorative car, [with Red wheels,] you will certainly be able to sell/trade these HOT looking wheels.... it would be like trading away the blah-silver OE wheels off a GT-2.

The photo-model was NOT provided by Dodge, but was Sponsored for, and under the control of NoCal VCA Maurice....[whose Members did get a hint of the proceedings at their holiday party last Sat.] So, Enthusiast Bushido, VCA Membership has its perks! Please join?

The record actually fell TWICE.....the fastest time was 1:33:915 I gotta go now, have some more RECORD-HOLDER ACR DECALS TO MAKE !



Red mirrors too...:2tu:

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Very much agree and very ricey. Competitor vehicle owners will laugh at those....:crazy2:

....As it goes flying past them........... LOL So TRUE:headbang::headbang::headbang:
 

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Would love to see some color plates of the Toxic Orange. I imagine it will be sweet.


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I am not sure, but this MIGHT be Toxic Orange....it has a lot of metallic in it, so it changes color as light and viewing angle changes. Kinda Copperheady, more orangy. [This photo was found on one of the press blogs of the Laguna event]
 
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MONTEREY, Calif., Nov. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- The Street and Racing Technology (SRT) team from Chrysler Group LLC arrived at Laguna Seca raceway today on a mission - to recapture the production car lap record at the world-renowned road course in Monterey, Calif.

Mission accomplished.

Chris Winkler, an SRT vehicle dynamics engineer piloted a black and red 2010 Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR (American Club Racer) to a lap record of 1:33.915 as recorded by Motech in-vehicle data recorder (1:33.944 - as unofficially recorded by trackside clock) around the 2.238-mile, 11-turn course, shattering the previous lap record by more than 1.1 seconds.

"It was definitely exciting but a somewhat uneventful lap overall from behind the steering wheel," said Winkler, who is still learning the intricate details of Laguna Seca raceway, having spent only one other session on the course. "The Dodge Viper ACR has amazing power and handles like a dream, so following my first practice here last month, I came away pretty confident that we'd be able to set a new record."

In 2008, professional road racer Randy Pobst, drove a 2008 Dodge Viper ACR to a one-lap, production car record of 1:35.117 at Laguna Seca raceway while working with Motor Trend. That record stood until August 6, 2009 when the most recent record of 1:35.075 was established by a one-off exotic prototype.

Ralph Gilles, President and CEO, Dodge Brand and Senior Vice President, Product Design Office, Chrysler Group LLC, was impressed with the Viper's performance. "I've been closely tied to this car my entire career and even after owning one myself for some time, I'm still amazed with what the Dodge Viper can do on and off the race track," Gilles said. "After our record-setting lap at the Nurburgring circuit, we're excited to set a second performance benchmark record at another world-famous road course."

The Dodge Viper is going into the final year of production for the current-generation model. Approximately 500 Vipers will be produced in 2010.

"We're going to keep Dodge's performance icon alive and well by not only producing some of the most special Vipers ever built, but we're also investigating what the next-generation Viper is going to be," added Gilles. "When we have partners across the ocean who are known as the best sports carmakers in the world, the future opportunities are huge."

2010 Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR
The Dodge Viper ACR remains the ultimate purpose-built, street-legal track car since its introduction in 2008.

New for the 2010 model year is a shorter fifth gear ratio (changing from 0.74 to 0.80) for improved high-speed acceleration and higher straightaway speeds. This improvement is a direct result of SRT's experience at the 12.9-mile Nurburgring Nordschleife circuit in Germany where during the lap-record run in 2008, it was found that a revised gear ratio would have resulted in a higher speed capability and potentially a shorter elapsed time.

The Dodge Viper ACR also receives a new short-throw shifter in 2010 for enhanced driver experience and better performance. The rear wing profile and end plates are redesigned to further optimize the vehicle aerodynamics and improve rear yaw downforce. These changes result in an increase in top speed of 4 mph (to 184 mph).

Powered by the venerable 8.4-liter, V-10 engine with 600 horsepower and 560 lb.-ft. of torque, the Dodge Viper ACR continues to offer extreme performance, including 0-60 mph acceleration in less than 4 seconds, quarter-mile time in the mid 11-second range and 0-100-0 mph in 11 seconds flat.

The Dodge Viper ACR with optional ********* Package is more than 80 lbs. lighter than the production SRT10 and offers race-ready hardware and competition tuning for optimal on-track performance.

The four-wheel independent suspension features high-performance aluminum control arms and knuckles, KW suspension with two-way adjustable competition coil-over shock absorbers with remote reservoirs.

The aerodynamic package features a carbon fiber "fanged" splitter in front and adjustable carbon-fiber wing with seven-position stanchions that allow up to an amazing 1,000 lbs. of downforce at 150 mph. Lightweight wheels, two-piece slotted StopTech brake rotors and Michelin PS Cup tires round out the Dodge Viper ACR package.

The 2010 Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR will make its worldwide auto show debut on Dec. 2, 2009 at the Los Angeles Auto Show.

About Dodge
Dodge is a full line of cars, SUVs and MPVs that are agile, daring, sensible and inventive. The product line includes the Dodge Caliber, Dodge Avenger, Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Dodge Grand Caravan, Dodge Journey, Dodge Nitro and Dodge Viper SRT10.

Dodge introduced two new vehicles last year: the all-new 2009 Dodge Journey, the brand's first crossover vehicle and the 2009 Dodge Challenger, a modern-day American muscle car. Dodge also celebrated the 25th anniversary of the minivan during the 2009 model year. With more than 65 minivan-firsts introduced since 1983 and more than 12 million Dodge and Chrysler minivans sold, Chrysler Group LLC has solidified its leadership in the segment. J.D. Power and Associates further acknowledged this leadership by naming the Dodge Grand Caravan the Most Dependable Van for 2009. The 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan continues to set the mark in the minivan segment with unsurpassed fuel economy of 17 city / 25 highway mpg and minivan-first innovations including the segment's only Stow 'n Go® and Swivel 'n Go(TM) seating and storage systems. The 2010 Dodge Avenger, with ESC, also earned the 2009 Top Safety Pick rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

Also in 2008, the Dodge Journey entered key volume markets outside North America, joining the Dodge Avenger, Nitro and Caliber. Dodge Caliber was the highest sales volume vehicle for the company outside North America in 2008.

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2010 Dodge Viper SRT10(R)ACR
SPECIFICATIONS
All dimensions are in inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted.
Information shown is correct at time of publication and is subject to
change.

PERFORMANCE
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0-60 mph Less than 4 seconds
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Quarter-mile Mid-11 second range
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0-100-0 mph 11 seconds flat
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Top Speed 184 mph
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Skid Pad 1.12 lateral Gs
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Sustained (on track) 1.5+ Gs
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Peak (on track) 2.0+ Gs
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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Body Style Coupe
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Assembly Plant Conner Avenue, Detroit
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ENGINE: 8.4-LITER V-10
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Type and Description 10-cylinder, 90-degree V-type, liquid-cooled
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Displacement 8.4 liter (510 cu. in.)
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Bore x Stroke 4.055 x 3.96 (103 x 100.6)
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Valve System OHV, Variable-valve Timing (VVT), 20 valves,
roller-type hydraulic lifters
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Fuel Injection Sequential, multi-port, electronic
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Construction Aluminum alloy block with cast-iron liners,
aluminum-alloy heads
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Compression Ratio 10.2:1
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Power (SAE net) 600 bhp (450 kW) @ 6,100 rpm (71 bhp/L)
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Torque (SAE net) 560 lb.-ft. (760 N*m @ 5,000 rpm)
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Max. Engine Speed 6,250 rpm
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Fuel Requirement Unleaded premium-91 Octane (R+M)/2
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Oil Capacity (with Filters) 11 qt. (10.4L)
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Coolant Capacity 16 qt. (15L)
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Emission Controls Four three-way catalytic converters, heated
oxygen sensors, engine internal features(a)
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EPA Fuel Economy (City/ Hwy) 13/22
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(a) Meets Tier 2 standards in all 50 states.
TRANSMISSION: MANUAL SIX-SPEED OVERDRIVE

Manual Six-speed Overdrive
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Description Synchronized in all gears, electronic 1-4
skip-shift and reverse lockout mechanisms
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Gear Ratios
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1st 2.66
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2nd 1.82
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3rd 1.30
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4th 1.00
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5th 0.80
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6th 0.50
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Axle Ratio 3.07
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Overall Top-gear 1.50
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FINAL DRIVE
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Description Frame-mounted hypoid bevel gear with GKN
ViscoLok speed-sensing limited-slip
differential
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DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES(a)
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Wheelbase 98.8 (2510)
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Track, Front 61.6 (1565)
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Track, Rear 60.9 (1547)
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Overall Length 175.6 (4459)
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Overall Width (at sills) 75.2 (1911)
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Overall Height 47.6 (1210)
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Ground Clearance 5.125 (130)
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Curb Weight 3,408 lbs. (1552 kg) ACR Coupe
3,366 lbs. (1533 kg) ACR ********* Coupe
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Weight Distribution (F/R) 49.6/50.4
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Frontal Area 19.3 sq. ft. (1.79 sq. m)
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Drag Coefficient 0.38
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Fuel-Tank Capacity 16.0 gal. (70L)
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(a) All dimensions measured with two passengers.


ACCOMMODATIONS
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Seating Capacity 2
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Head Room 36.5 (926)
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Leg Room 42.4 (1077)
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Shoulder Room 54.1 (1375)
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Seat Travel 7.6 (192)
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Recliner Range 45 degrees
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BODY
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Layout Longitudinal front engine, rear-wheel drive
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Construction Backbone tubular space frame with separate
cowl structure. SMC and RIM body panels,
aluminum sills, RIM front and rear fascias
with composite impact beams
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AERODYNAMICS
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Front Carbon fiber "fanged" splitter with rub
strips; splitter extension; carbon dive
planes
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Rear Carbon fiber wing with seven-position
Adjustable stanchions
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Downforce @ 150 mph (high 1,000 lbs.
down force setup)
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SUSPENSION
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Type Four-wheel independent with high-performance
aluminum control arms and knuckles, KW
Suspensions with two-way adjustable
competition coil-over shock absorbers with
remote reservoir
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Front Cast-aluminum unequal-length upper and lower
"A" arms, high-rate coil springs, gas-
charged two-way adjustable monotube shock
absorbers, high-rate stabilizer bar
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Rear Cast-aluminum unequal-length upper and lower
"A" arms, toe-control links, high-rate coil
springs, gas-charged two-way adjustable
monotube shock absorbers, stabilizer bar
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STEERING
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Type Power-assisted rack-and-pinion
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Overall Ratio 16.7:1
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Turning Diameter (curb-to- 40.5 ft. (12.34 m)
curb)
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Steering Turns (lock-to- 2.4
lock)
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TIRES
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Front Standard
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Size and Type P295/30ZR18
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Manufacturer and Model Michelin Pilot Sport Cup with low-pressure
sensors in valve stems
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Revs per Mile 833 rpm
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Rear Standard
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Size and Type P345/30ZR19
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Manufacturer and Model Michelin Pilot Sport Cup with low-pressure
sensors in valve stems
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Revs per Mile 765 rpm
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WHEELS
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Type and Material Forged aluminum
Lightweight forged aluminum "Sidewinder"
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Size 18.0 x 10.0-front, 19.0 x 13.0-rear
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BRAKES
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Front-Size and Type 14.0 x 1.26 (355.0 x 32.0) vented disc, with
Brembo 44/40 opposing piston calipers,
curved fin vented StopTech two-piece slotted
rotors
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Rear-Size and Type 14.0 x 1.26 (355.0 x 32.0) vented disc, with
Brembo 42/38 dual opposing calipers, curved
fin vented StopTech two-piece slotted rotors
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Power-assist Type Tandem diaphragm vacuum with zero lost
travel
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SOURCE Chrysler Group LLC
 

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"We're going to keep Dodge's performance icon alive and well by not only producing some of the most special Vipers ever built, but we're also investigating what the next-generation Viper is going to be," added Gilles. "When we have partners across the ocean who are known as the best sports carmakers in the world, the future opportunities are huge."

AWESOME!
 

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Sounds good to me

The Dodge Viper is going into the final year of production for the current-generation model. Approximately 500 Vipers will be produced in 2010.

"We're going to keep Dodge's performance icon alive and well by not only producing some of the most special Vipers ever built, but we're also investigating what the next-generation Viper is going to be," added Gilles. "When we have partners across the ocean who are known as the best sports carmakers in the world, the future opportunities are huge."
 

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