Friday, May 2, 2008

2008 Dodge Viper

The 2008 Dodge Viper has gotten a major improvement to the model lineup in the form of a redesigned massive 8.4L V-10 engine producing an incredible 600HP and 560FTLB of torque. Power is still routed to the rear-wheels and comes with the famed TR6060 6-speed manual transmission.

Performance stats this time are much improved over the previous years’ Vipers, with a 0-60MPH time of 3.5 seconds, 0-100MPH in only 7.6 seconds and a blazing quarter-mile time of 11.6 seconds at 128mph. Engine improvements include better flowing heads, larger valves and variable valve timing on the exhaust cam lobes along with the dual electronic throttle bodies.

The electrical system on the 2008 Dodge Viper has been completely redone for efficiency with a 180-amp alternator, twin electric cooling fans, electronic throttle bodies a new VENOM engine management system.

2006 Dodge Viper

The 2006 Dodge Viper is the fastest production sports car offered by Chrysler and ranks as one of the fastest of all-time. The 2006 model has an upgraded engine from the previous generation which weighs in at a whopping 8.3L in a V-10 configuration that provides 500HP and 525FTLB of torque at the crankshaft.

Power is routed to the rear-wheels via the 6-speed manual transmission that rockets the driver to 60MPH in under 4 seconds and all the way to 100MPH in just 8.3 seconds from a stand-still. Quarter-mile times have been posted at 11.7 seconds with a speed of 123MPH. The 2006 Dodge Viper can achieve a top-speed of 195MPH and go from 100mph to 0mph in as little as 274 feet.

The 2006 Dodge Viper is the final production of this generation and sets up the field for the future generation Viper’s to rein supreme over the competition.