New from CAAP about The Competition Coupe

ViperLSS

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Hello to everyone,
This is going to be long. We were told last week that the 2003 competition coupe is going to be built at CAAP. That's right. I might even see if I can get in on building it. Only 25 are planned to be built in the 03 model year. I was also given the following info....
2003 Dodge Viper Competition Coupe Specifications
GENERAL
Vechical type..single-seat Grand Touring competition coupe
(not street legal);front-mounted longtudinal engine, rear drive
Assembly location..Detroit, Michigan
Estimated base price..$100,000
Major standard equipment..FIA safty cage incorporating engine bracing, custom-fitted window net, 4-wheel Brembo disc brakes with anti-lock, tilt steering column with GTS-R steering wheel, Motec race dash and data acquisition system with ECU interface, composite dash panels, adjustable front anti-roll bar, fire suppression, electrical system cut-off switch
Competition Eligibility..SCCA Speedvision World Challenge; Grand-Am Cup; Viper Racing League
Availability..Production in 4th quarter of 2002
ENGINE
Type..90-degree V-10, OHV, liquid cooled
Construction..356-T6 aluminum block with cast-iron cylinder liners, aluminum alloy cylinder heads
Bore x stroke(in)..4.03 x 3.96
Displacement..505 cu in./8.3 L
Compression ratio..9.6:1
Valve gear..2 pushrod-actuated over head valves per cylinder with roller-type hydraulic lifters
Hoursepower(SAE net)..520 bhp @ 5600 rpm
Torque(SAE net)..540 lb-ft @ 4600 rpm
Max engine speed..6100 rpm
Features..Mobil 1 10W50 synthetic oil, stainless steel tubular headers, open side exit exhaust, trap-door oil pan
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission..6-speed tremec T-56, synchronized
Differential..Speed-sensing, limited-slip, oil cooled
Effective final drive..3.07:1
Overall top gear..1.54:1
Gear ratios..1 -2.66__2 -1.78__3 -1.30__4 -1.00__5 -0.74__6 -0.50
DIMENSIONS/CAPACITIES(ins.)
Wheelbase..98.8
Track(f/r)..61.6/64.6
Overall length..184.1
Overall width..77.2(body) 79.1(mirrors)
Overall height..46.7
Weight distribution(f-r)..50/50
Frontal area(ft2)..21.5
Drag coefficient..0.40
Ground clearance..3.0
Curd weight(lb)..<3,000
Oil capacity..10qt
Fuel capacity..26.4 gal/100 L in racing fuel cell
Fuel requirement..93 octane(premium)
Emission controls..n/a(not street legal)
INTERIOR
Seat..Recaro pro-racer competition
Restraints..Team tech 6-point driver restraint system
Pedal sled..Competition style, driver adjustable fore and aft
EXTERIOR
Body panels..Composite, based on Viper GTS-R concept show car; lexan rear window
Color..Delivered in primer, ready for race teams to paint
Aero package..Front splitter, rear diffuser, rear wing, partial undertray
CHASSIS
Type..Backbone tubular steel space frame with seprate cowl structure
SUSPENSION
Front..independent, unequal-length upper and lower A-arms with spherical bearing frame attachments, 2.25 in. race springs, dynamic suspensions monotube 2-way adjustable coil-over dampers, driver-adjustable blade-type anti-roll bar
Rear..independent, unequal-length upper and lower A-arms with spherical bearing frame attachments, 2.25 in. race springs, dynamic suspensions monotube 2-way adjustable coil-over dampers,high-rate anti-roll bar
STEERING
Type..Rack and pinion, power assisted, travel limited
Overall ratio..16.7:1
Turns locks tolock..1.60
BRAKES
Type(f/r)..4-wheel ventilated cast-iron disc, ABS, power assisted, race compound brake pads, Brebo 4-piston calipers, electronically controlled front/rear bias, carbon fiber cooling ducts
WHEELS AND TIRES
Type..3-piece BBS with forged aluminum centers
Wheel size(f/r)..18.0 x 11.0/18.0 x 13.0
Tires..Michelin Pilot racing slicks
Tire size(f/r)..P305/35ZR18-P345/30ZR18
PERFORMANCE ESTIMATES
0-60 mph..3.8 sec
0-100 mph..9.2 sec
60-0 mph..90ft
100-0 mph..260ft
Quarter mile..11.8 sec @ 123 mph
Top speed..193 mph
Skidpad..1.25 g
GRAB LIFE BY THE HORNS
If anyone would like me to e-mail this info to you I have it in wordpad form.

Thomas
 

Viperrick

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Thomas, Great news. It looks like you will now build the "Ultimate Outrageouse Viper"...the Competition Coupe. I will make plans to be at CAAP the day #1 rolls down the line.
 

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Thanks Thomas for the info. Great news to hear. I look forward to visiting CAAP when these race cars start production next October.
I was very impressed with PVO's presentation at Hallett and their plans to build this new car for Skip's VRL. I for one can hardly wait to get my hands on one!
 

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