I'll say this one more time, Car and Driver January 2002 lists the 10 best
performing cars and the Z06 was by their tests faster 0-60, in the 1/4, and
braking. This is one of the mags that actually pounds on the cars to get the
most out of them that they can. And that test that everyone keeps referring
to is with LAST years Vette this year has more HP and these were the test
results. One other thing I LOVE the Viper it's one of the most awesome cars
ever produced, I'm just saying if they can only build one fast car I would
rather it be something that I can afford not dream about.
Sam South
ET 13.61 MPH 105.88
'95 Dak RC, 5.9L,5-speed,390 LSD
http://people.mw.mediaone.net/sawcut64/home.html
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Ryan Stewart" <firebird@kymtnnet.org>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2001 4:27 AM
Subject: Re: DML: Re: Re: RE: Re: RE: End of the Prowler?
> I don't know what you're talking about. I have read probably a dozen Viper
> Vs Z06 (Vs Cobra R sometimes) articles since the Z06s introduction. The
Z06
> always falls far short of the Viper in every category except for braking,
> wich the ABS should help out with. I remember one specifically where all
> three cars were taken on a road course and the Viper was ahead, by what in
> road course terms would equal a HUGE lead everytime. Maybe in one article
a
> driver who wasn't well good with driving the Viper and all the vettes
> gadgets helped him doesn't mean it means a jack-hill of beans. I could
pull
> at least a half dozen articles showing the Viper outhandling the Z06
handily
> I wouldn't go on one article where the Viper was poorly driven as gospel.
>
> -Ryan
> 99 DA RC R/T
> Gentlemen, open your magazines.
>
>
>
> -------Original Message-------
> From: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Date: Monday, December 17, 2001 11:27:20 AM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: Re: Re: RE: Re: RE: End of the Prowler?
> Sam,
> The Z06 is not faster than the Viper.... it WAS quicker through the road
> course, but that is a combination of power and handling...
> The Z06 outhandles the Viper, considerably... that is why is was quicker
on
> the road course...
> Later,
> Tom "Slick" North
> 96 Dodge Dakota 5.2L RC
> 71 Chevelle Malibu 350
> 71 Porsche 914/2.0L
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Sam South" <sawcut64@mediaone.net>
> To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> Sent: Monday, December 17, 2001 10:02 AM
> Subject: DML: Re: RE: Re: RE: End of the Prowler?
> > Sorry but what makes you think the Viper is worth $130,000 or even
> $80,000.
> > Because other over priced cars cost that much? I would be much more
> inclined
> > to purchase a $50,000 ZO6 Corvette that according to Car and Driver is a
> > faster(yes faster) better sports car. I also disagree, the Prowler IS
> > assumed to be a retro performance car, retro yes(looks very cool)
> > performance NO and again is over priced. Sorry just my .02.
> > Sam South
> > ET 13.61 MPH 105.88
> > '95 Dak RC, 5.9L,5-speed,390 LSD
> > http://people.mw.mediaone.net/sawcut64/home.html
> > http://www.dakota-truck.net/profiles/dakota/Mt5J8FaDfVCv6/profile.htm
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Stlaurent Mr Steven" <STLAURENTS@MCTSSA.USMC.MIL>
> > To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> > Sent: Monday, December 17, 2001 10:12 AM
> > Subject: DML: RE: Re: RE: End of the Prowler?
> >
> >
> > > I have to disagree with the Viper pricing. Comparable performance
> vehicle
> > > are going twice the amount and the car is reasonable price below what
> > should
> > > be a 130,000 plus vehicle.
> > >
> > > Now, there are models that will be release in the next coming three
> years
> > > that will help to fill the gap on the low to medium range performance
> > > vehicles.
> > >
> > > As with the Prowler, it was not designed to be a performance vehicle
at
> > all
> > > but a cruiser retro hot rod. I was at Jack Powell and brought in my in
> > > aluminum can (Swift GTI) and asked the owner if he wanted to race his
> > > Prowler against my little coke can. He looked over at the car and
> > > laughed....told me that it was a cruiser not a racer. I did concur and
> > > laugh knowing the performance specs was not up to the Viper level of
> true
> > > sports car.
> > >
> > > --------------------------------------
> > > Steven St.Laurent
> > > C2 IOW/IOS Engineer
> > > C4i Engineering Branch, PSD, MCTSSA
> > > MARCORSYSCOM, U.S. Marine Corps
> > > Office (760) 725-2506 (DSN Prefix: 365)
> > > "Never be content with somebody else definition
> > > of you. Instead, define yourself by your own beliefs,
> > > your own truths, your own understanding of who
> > > you are. Never be content until you are happy with
> > > the unique person GOD has created you to be."
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Sam South [mailto:sawcut64@mediaone.net]
> > > Sent: Monday, December 17, 2001 6:55 AM
> > > To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > > Subject: DML: Re: RE: End of the Prowler?
> > >
> > > EXCELLENT and they should and get rid of the Viper as well, then they
> can
> > > build a competitive performance car that EVERYONE can afford. The
> problem
> > > (and it's been a long time problem) with Chrysler is they don't(won't)
> > build
> > > a sports car that will compete with the Mustang/Lightning,
> Camaro/Firebird
> > > in the same price range. Most of us are left high and dry drooling
over
> > the
> > > Viper but unable to afford one. If you want a fast Dodge you either
> spend
> > > $80,000 or you have to build it yourself.
> > > Sam South
> > > ET 13.61 MPH 105.88
> > > '95 Dak RC, 5.9L,5-speed,390 LSD
> > > http://people.mw.mediaone.net/sawcut64/home.html
> > > http://www.dakota-truck.net/profiles/dakota/Mt5J8FaDfVCv6/profile.htm
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Stlaurent Mr Steven" <STLAURENTS@MCTSSA.USMC.MIL>
> > > To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> > > Sent: Monday, December 17, 2001 9:35 AM
> > > Subject: DML: RE: End of the Prowler?
> > >
> > >
> > > > Why????? When they sell the complete inventory as with the Vipers
> > > >
> > > > --------------------------------------
> > > > Steven St.Laurent
> > > > C2 IOW/IOS Engineer
> > > > C4i Engineering Branch, PSD, MCTSSA
> > > > MARCORSYSCOM, U.S. Marine Corps
> > > > Office (760) 725-2506 (DSN Prefix: 365)
> > > > "Never be content with somebody else definition
> > > > of you. Instead, define yourself by your own beliefs,
> > > > your own truths, your own understanding of who
> > > > you are. Never be content until you are happy with
> > > > the unique person GOD has created you to be."
> > > >
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: Richard A Pyburn [mailto:rap777@juno.com]
> > > > Sent: Monday, December 17, 2001 6:22 AM
> > > > To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > > > Subject: DML: End of the Prowler?
> > > >
> > > > Chrysler to ax the Prowler!
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > http://www.car-truck.com/chryed/buzz/b121401.htm
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