Did you read the article in Motor Trend? What do you think of the newer design?
Personally, I like it. It has some edge and lines to it, but you still know it
is a Viper. Its a good change. I wonder how it will handle compared to the
earlier Viper? Well, I cant wait to read the full report from MT. Gotta go,
Later.
AR
Stlaurent Mr Steven wrote:
> The 2003 Viper R/T will have the new 8.3 ltr. or 505 CUI (same as the 4.7
> design) V-10 with 500HP / 500ftlb of TQ. The Viper will weigh around
> 3357lbs.
>
> Rear gears will be improved from 3.08:1 to 3.38:1. The 0-60 in 3.9 seconds,
> 1/4 mile in 11.9 seconds / 124MPH. 0-100MPH under 13.6 seconds.
>
> Tires will change to P345/30ZR19 (19x13 rear rims) and P275/35ZR18 (18x10)
> on the front.
>
> Price estimated: $68,000
>
> Highlights: 9.1 inches wider, 3.6 inches taller, 2.6 inches length
> increase. This will have a convention rag top. GTS will come the following
> year in 2004.
>
> --------------------------------------
> Steven St.Laurent
> Test Engineer
> Test Branch, GSD, MCTSSA
> MARCORSYSCOM, USMC
> (Work) 760-725-2506 (DSN: 365)
> (Work) mailto:stlaurents@mctssa.usmc.mil
> (Home) mailto:saint1958@home.com
> "In fact, my work has already proven
> itself to be correct. People such
> as you just haven't gotten it yet.
> (unknown author)
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