I have been fighting with my other half in getting a Viper along with a new
2002 R/T. She wants to get a small compact for now and save the 20 percent
down for the 2004 GTS coupe.
The Viper R/T is a very powerful bang for the buck when it comes to dollars
versus performance. Considering the numbers and the competition field, it
is the Viper hit the true sports car field.
However, the design, is taking some cues from the bland MB side. I could
call myself a hater of MB design, since all their cars look alike and have
no distinction. Yet, it still does have the Viper aggressive image. IF you
have the money, the car is worth the money.
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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)
-----Original Message-----
From: AlexReed [mailto:alexreed@home.com]
Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2001 3:39 AM
To: dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
Subject: Re: DML: 2003 R/T Viper UPdate
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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