Paul Hawker
Enthusiast
This weekend at Luke airforce base VCA hosted a event where the SRT-10 and competion coupe races a couple F-16 fighter jets.
Members were able to meet Herb, and some of the PVO people who are working dailey with these cars. While it was clear that they were under orders not to "spill the beans" some observations were clearly made.
PVO is extremely proud (and justifibly so) of there new creations.
The SRT-10 is beautiful. We saw it in red and silver. Red is as always great in a convertable, but the silver suprised many of us in just how classy it looked. The silver looked especially beautiful when it caught the rays of the sunset in it's contoures.
The build quality is much improved, with panels fitting tightly, and even gaps.
The top is a one handed operation. Pop open the trunk, lift the top up, and close one latch. The gasketing at the front of the top looks like it will eliminate wind noise, provide a leakproof seal, and keep the top firmly in place at maximum top speed.
While styling is subjective the new style is less "in your face" than the previous, however when parked next to a earlier RT/10 it looks much more modern, and up to date. Parked next to a GTS the Competition coupe looks much more race ready. The SRT next to a GTS seems to lack some agressiveness. I believe some stripes, and an aftermarket top will be necessary to impress current GTS owners.
For those of you that have put down deposits few will be dissapointed in their purchase.
The sound from the side pipes was mellow, and sweet. Better than current stock exhausts, but not as agressive as aftermarket pipes.
The interior is much improved. Better placed pedals, and a real dead pedal. Seats have side bolsters which give a small amount of lateral support. Seats very comfy. All control surfaces fall readily to hand. Stereo upgraded with speakers both in door panels, and in rear area between the seats.
Initial visual impressions of the car taking off is that it is much faster, and very stable.
If this car is anywhere near in price to a current RT/10 it is a steal.
Members were able to meet Herb, and some of the PVO people who are working dailey with these cars. While it was clear that they were under orders not to "spill the beans" some observations were clearly made.
PVO is extremely proud (and justifibly so) of there new creations.
The SRT-10 is beautiful. We saw it in red and silver. Red is as always great in a convertable, but the silver suprised many of us in just how classy it looked. The silver looked especially beautiful when it caught the rays of the sunset in it's contoures.
The build quality is much improved, with panels fitting tightly, and even gaps.
The top is a one handed operation. Pop open the trunk, lift the top up, and close one latch. The gasketing at the front of the top looks like it will eliminate wind noise, provide a leakproof seal, and keep the top firmly in place at maximum top speed.
While styling is subjective the new style is less "in your face" than the previous, however when parked next to a earlier RT/10 it looks much more modern, and up to date. Parked next to a GTS the Competition coupe looks much more race ready. The SRT next to a GTS seems to lack some agressiveness. I believe some stripes, and an aftermarket top will be necessary to impress current GTS owners.
For those of you that have put down deposits few will be dissapointed in their purchase.
The sound from the side pipes was mellow, and sweet. Better than current stock exhausts, but not as agressive as aftermarket pipes.
The interior is much improved. Better placed pedals, and a real dead pedal. Seats have side bolsters which give a small amount of lateral support. Seats very comfy. All control surfaces fall readily to hand. Stereo upgraded with speakers both in door panels, and in rear area between the seats.
Initial visual impressions of the car taking off is that it is much faster, and very stable.
If this car is anywhere near in price to a current RT/10 it is a steal.
