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Edmund's Viper and Stingray Review
Also, the C7 better not spend too much time sitting next to the Gen V, the visual downgrade will not be good for Corvette sales. I never realized how much better the GenV looked compared to the C7 until that video.- former345bhpLS1
- Post #25
- Forum: Generation V Discussions / SRT Coupe, GTS, GTC, AC
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Edmund's Viper and Stingray Review
Though it seems that GM has really stepped things up with the C7, I agree that the Pirelli's are hurting the Viper at least some. I've heard nothing but amazing things about the michelin super sports. A buddy with a Z06 just mounted a set and they not only grip MUCH better than his old Nittos or...- former345bhpLS1
- Post #24
- Forum: Generation V Discussions / SRT Coupe, GTS, GTC, AC
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Is The SRT Viper Not A Great Driver's Car?
If you look back at the prior two years the car that finished last-place was a polarizing car with a staunch following. Includes the Aventador and the Lotus Evora S, both could be called amazing cars, both are rather faulted cars. The Aventador is incredibly fast and super exciting, but is too...- former345bhpLS1
- Post #40
- Forum: Generation V Discussions / SRT Coupe, GTS, GTC, AC
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Gen 5 Up for Motor Trend's Best Drivers Car 2013
If the car finishes in the top 5, it would be a major victory. Polarizing cars rarely do very well in competitions like this (look at the Aventador in 2012), where consensus is the key to a high score. The Viper traditionally finished either last or near the bottom in past comparison tests of...- former345bhpLS1
- Post #11
- Forum: Generation V Discussions / SRT Coupe, GTS, GTC, AC
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New sidewinder II wheels ?
I looked on the SRT website and those are the same wheels on the new SRT Viper GT3-R minus the center lock hubs. Possible insight into the new ACR wheels as alluded to by Nine Ball?- former345bhpLS1
- Post #15
- Forum: Generation V Discussions / SRT Coupe, GTS, GTC, AC
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" The new Viper is exotic and curvy, but the glory days are gone at least by sales"
Re: " The new Viper is exotic and curvy, but the glory days are gone at least by sale Uhh...doesn't it ride on the same tires a the base C6, just with a higher diameter? No to mention MUCH better lateral grip, it matches the Z06 and ZR1 on cup tires while riding on ZP supersports. Can't call...- former345bhpLS1
- Post #166
- Forum: Generation V Discussions / SRT Coupe, GTS, GTC, AC
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" The new Viper is exotic and curvy, but the glory days are gone at least by sales"
Re: " The new Viper is exotic and curvy, but the glory days are gone at least by sale I think that "MARKETING MISTAKE" implies passing on the opportunity to produce a 750 hp viper when you can comfortably say that the opportunity never existed. The Gen V makes 640 hp (probably slightly...- former345bhpLS1
- Post #73
- Forum: Generation V Discussions / SRT Coupe, GTS, GTC, AC
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2013 Dodge SRT Viper: A Speed Demon With Too Much Engine
Don't both the GenIV and GenV have an e-diff (the same on since it also has the fangs emblem on it)?- former345bhpLS1
- Post #26
- Forum: Generation V Discussions / SRT Coupe, GTS, GTC, AC
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Anyone know the changes for 2014 model ?
According to other VCA post with 2014 options, you can still get the Sidewinder wheels ($1700) and Corsa tires ($800) as separate options. The brake rotors would need to be purchased separately (same as the GenIV ACR and available from stoptech), but otherwise you can create the track pack from...- former345bhpLS1
- Post #18
- Forum: Generation V Discussions / SRT Coupe, GTS, GTC, AC
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How does the drive experience stack up in 2013
Hello, I am a long time reader of the board (since 2000 I think), but I generally just read posts and learn more about the car. As my handle implies, I am a former C5 owner, but my best friend owned a red 1997 GTS from 1999-2003. During that time I completely fell in love with the car and had...- former345bhpLS1
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- Forum: RT/10 and GTS Discussions
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Monday we find out who is faster at Laguna Seca, ZR1 or Gen V
I was pretty disappointed when I read the article this morning, but not so much because of the Viper. I was disappointed because I wasted precious minutes of a busy day to read and the article. I subscribe to Road & Track, Car and Driver, and Automobile. MotorTrend never seems to deliver any...- former345bhpLS1
- Post #310
- Forum: Generation V Discussions / SRT Coupe, GTS, GTC, AC
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Monday we find out who is faster at Laguna Seca, ZR1 or Gen V
One other thing, I can only find one instance of a ZR1 and a Viper undergoing instrumented acceleration tests as part of the same comparison test. It was Car and Driver (March 2009). Compared the new 2009 ZR1 to a Murcielago LP640, SL65 Black, and 2008 Viper SRT-10 Coupe. The ZR1 and Viper ran...- former345bhpLS1
- Post #88
- Forum: Generation V Discussions / SRT Coupe, GTS, GTC, AC
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Monday we find out who is faster at Laguna Seca, ZR1 or Gen V
This will be a rather unique comparison. I can't ever remember two cars that were so mechanically similar from two different manufacturers. There horsepower and torque are essentially equal, same basic curb weight, very similar tire footprints, nearly identical gearing (the spacing is the...- former345bhpLS1
- Post #87
- Forum: Generation V Discussions / SRT Coupe, GTS, GTC, AC
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New "first drive" article
Hello, Found this on google, might be the first article with road driving impressions and also has many great pictures. http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1080567_2013-srt-viper-first-drive My favorite quote from the article: "You see, the 2013 SRT Viper is almost completely different...- former345bhpLS1
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- Forum: Generation V Discussions / SRT Coupe, GTS, GTC, AC
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Top Gear (UK) is testing the new Viper
I don't think they will portray the Viper so negatively. You have to read between the lines with what journalists say, but most of their recent reviews of American cars have been positive overall. Plus they make fun of everything and take a goldilocks approach (everything is too soft or too...- former345bhpLS1
- Post #49
- Forum: Generation V Discussions / SRT Coupe, GTS, GTC, AC
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Unfortuante that the Gen V will be so pricey
Hmm, did something wrong here, the brackets at the beginning were supposed to be a quote from djhartm.- former345bhpLS1
- Post #36
- Forum: Generation V Discussions / SRT Coupe, GTS, GTC, AC
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Unfortuante that the Gen V will be so pricey
[ the fact that Vipers get their rears handed to them on a regular basis by 'lesser' cars on track days and auto-x events such as the 911's, GT-R's and lowly Vettes.] It's a poor craftsmen who blames his tools, as others have stated above. And Vettes aren't lowly, just not as connected or...- former345bhpLS1
- Post #35
- Forum: Generation V Discussions / SRT Coupe, GTS, GTC, AC
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Unfortuante that the Gen V will be so pricey
Hmm...none of those cars are even close to the Viper in terms of performance or driving excitement or exclusivity or appearance or....you get the idea. It's true that the GTS has a much higher base price than either the 911 or the GTR, but they are priced pretty closely to the SRT Viper (base... -
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What is that?
There is a new episode of "Downshift", a motortrend based show that I hadn't heard of on youtube that is centered on the Viper and Ralph Gilles mentions that the mesh had to be removed to allow for adequate engine cooling. Also, the video has a lot of good Viper footage, some of which must be...- former345bhpLS1
- Post #21
- Forum: Generation V Discussions / SRT Coupe, GTS, GTC, AC
