Re: RE: was: Update ;Now New V10

From: Mark Pryer (mark_pryer@hotmail.com)
Date: Thu Aug 24 2000 - 19:01:47 EDT


Yeah no problem man. Kinda interesting tho. When is the next bodystyle
supposed to appear? 03?
Mark
----- Original Message -----
From: Stlaurent Mr Steven <STLAURENTS@mctssa.usmc.mil>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Thursday, August 24, 2000 7:28 AM
Subject: DML: RE: was: Update ;Now New V10

> Thanks Mark for the article. I even asked Hennessey Motorsports if they
> will build any Dakota V-10 in the near future. Still no reply.
>
> -------------------------------------------
> Steven St.Laurent
> Test Engineer
> Test Branch, GSD, MCTSSA
> MARCORSYSCOM, USMC
> 760-725-2506 (DSN 365-2506)
> Work:mailto:stlaurents@mctssa.usmc.mil
> Home:mailto:saint1958@home.com
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mark Pryer [mailto:mark_pryer@hotmail.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2000 2:30 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: was: Update ;Now New V10
>
> In High Performance Mopar Oct 2000, said
> "Viper V10 to grow more inches and Horsepower.
> Despite rumors to the effect that the next generation Dodge Viper
could
> be powered by a version of the 5.7L Hemi, the legendary V-10 is not going
> away any time soon. Currently well on it's way to production status is
the
> next step forward for the V-10, which will grow to 500 cubic inches,
produce
> 500 HP and develop 500 lbs-ft of Torque. and this is strictly for the
street
> Vipers-in racing the 488 cubic inch rule will still apply. The new engine
> will be lighter than the current engine and will include much of the
> technology learned from the winning race versions the Gts-R."
> Mark
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Stlaurent Mr Steven <STLAURENTS@mctssa.usmc.mil>
> To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2000 3:50 PM
> Subject: DML: RE: Re: RE: Re: Update
>
>
> > AUTOWEEK Pg 23, Jan 17,2000 issue declared 8.0 size.
> >
> > -------------------------------------------
> > Steven St.Laurent
> > Test Engineer
> > Test Branch, GSD, MCTSSA
> > MARCORSYSCOM, USMC
> > 760-725-2506 (DSN 365-2506)
> > Work:mailto:stlaurents@mctssa.usmc.mil
> > Home:mailto:saint1958@home.com
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Mark Pryer [mailto:mark_pryer@hotmail.com]
> > Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2000 5:33 PM
> > To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > Subject: DML: Re: RE: Re: Update
> >
> > No wait, wait wait. They are increasing the displacement to 8.2 next
> year.
> > not much but still every little bit helps.
> > Mark
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Stlaurent Mr Steven <STLAURENTS@mctssa.usmc.mil>
> > To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> > Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2000 7:06 AM
> > Subject: DML: RE: Re: Update
> >
> >
> > > The Viper GTS-R specs:
> > >
> > > 8.0 L
> > > 500 HP (gained from the tweaking of the dry sump on the V-10)
> > > 500 LB of Torque
> > > 200 MPH Top speed
> > >
> > > Thanks Mark
> > >
> > >
> > > -------------------------------------------
> > > Steven St.Laurent
> > > Test Engineer
> > > Test Branch, GSD, MCTSSA
> > > MARCORSYSCOM, USMC
> > > 760-725-2506 (DSN 365-2506)
> > > Work:mailto:stlaurents@mctssa.usmc.mil
> > > Home:mailto:saint1958@home.com
> > >
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Mark Pryer [mailto:mark_pryer@hotmail.com]
> > > Sent: Monday, August 21, 2000 3:57 PM
> > > To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > > Subject: DML: Re: Update
> > >
> > > Hey Steven did you hear that they are increasing the Viper's engine to
a
> > > 8.2? That is 500 c.i. starting next year I believe. Output is
expected
> > to
> > > be 500 hp and 500 torque.
> > > Mark
> > >
> > >
> > > -meaning 375,000 George Washington dollars, the
> > > > new 2003 GTS-R will still be a better car for less than a third of
the
> > > cost.
> > > > The new Viper will reach over 200MPH and produce 500HP. The 0-60
will
> > be
> > > > around 3.75 seconds and the 1/4 in 11 seconds or less. I think
Saleen
> > > needs
> > > > to look at the GTS-R to get the price right before wasting there
time.
> > > > -------------------------------------------
> > > > Steven St.Laurent
> > > > Test Engineer
> > > > Test Branch, GSD, MCTSSA
> > > > MARCORSYSCOM, USMC
> > > > 760-725-2506 (DSN 365-2506)
> > > > Work:mailto:stlaurents@mctssa.usmc.mil
> > > > Home:mailto:saint1958@home.com
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
>



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