The info from the original poster has been published in AutoLeak and a
couple of other mags, but according to the "team Viper" guys (i.e. the folks
at Chrysler who look after the Viper tech.) as well as dealers who attended
the Chryler dealer briefing, the new Viper will continue to be V10 powered.
Guess we'll have to wait and see...
Craig
-----Original Message-----
From: Sonia St.laurent [mailto:stlaurents@home.com]
Sent: Sunday, January 09, 2000 12:58 PM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: Re: DML: RE: Daimler Chrysler News Update, [ATTN: Chris
To be accurate, the all new Viper will receive the 4.7 but bored out to a
5.4 and modified for a 420-440HP output. The 4.7 is more smoother than the
5.9 and still considered a better motor than the old Magnum engines.
----- Original Message -----
From: <DRD892@aol.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Saturday, January 08, 2000 3:20 AM
Subject: Re: DML: RE: Daimler Chrysler News Update, [ATTN: Chris
> Hey Chris,
>
> You sure got a lot of questions. All good ones.
>
> Unfortunately, I don't work at the Chrysler Tech Center in Auburn Hills.
> I'm down in the City at the 'ol Axle Plant.
>
> I cannot verify the answers to your questions right now. When I pick up
> good information from the Intranet, I will pass it on to the list.
>
> My best guess is: The 5.9 will be phased out eventually and replaced with
> one of the new engines. I thought the 4.7 was actually a "Semi-Hemi"
which
> is why they use the term "Powertech" and it's still a Magnmum.
> I don't have accurate information on the differences between the 4.7, 5.7
and
> 6.1.
> I had heard at one time that the new engine for the Viper would be a Hemi
V8.
> This could be wrong.
> When will a Hemi Dakota be available? I don't know for sure, but I get
the
> first one.
>
> David R.
> Sterling Heights
> Michigan
> DC Detroit Axle Plant
> drd892@aol.com
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