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    Posted: 09 February 2008 at 2:25am
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Actually, it wasn't even supposed to make it to this (the fourth) generation. As it is, there will be two versions rolling off assembly lines until the 2011 mark when Chrysler plans to axe the semi-supercar in preference for a more "attainable" high-end along the pricing lines of the Corvette. All in all, Chrysler is trimming their line (all lines) by at least half and focusing on core consumer needs in it's self-proclaimed "genesis" phase of re-alignment.
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AWW BOOO!

2000 Viper = my favorite year. Just before the new style came out. I love those cars. But my favorite car ever was a Hennessey Venom 650, which was a turbo-Viper. I LOVE Vipers!
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The Viper is beautiful-but also overpriced, overpowered, and underequipped. Of course, if you want complete overkill, then the Viper's the way to go. Otherwise, the Z06 'Vette gives you more in pretty much every area.
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Originally posted by stratoaxe stratoaxe wrote:

The Viper is beautiful-but also overpriced, overpowered, and underequipped. Of course, if you want complete overkill, then the Viper's the way to go. Otherwise, the Z06 'Vette gives you more in pretty much every area.


Except the poon, which is what having a Dodge Viper is really all about.
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5 years (or less) after the last one rolls off the assembly line, they'll bring it back due to popular demand, add $100k to the price and laugh all the way to the bank.
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overall mopars suck... however the new challenger makes me cream...(and the old challengers/cudas) imo the best looking cars in American history came out between 67 and 72

they need something that can compete with the mustang gt AND v6... however last i checked their challenger was only going to be offered with a v8 for 35kish

gm is doing the same thing with the new camaro.
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they need something that can compete with the mustang gt AND v6... however last i checked their challenger was only going to be offered with a v8 for 35kish

gm is doing the same thing with the new camaro.


That was the idea in the beginning but with the market these days you knew they were going to give in to putting a 6cyl in there. The first year of the challenger is only suppose to be auto too. As for the camaro, their contemplating making a hybrid version.
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Originally posted by Bounty Bounty wrote:

Originally posted by merc merc wrote:



they need something that can compete with the mustang gt AND v6... however last i checked their challenger was only going to be offered with a v8 for 35kish

gm is doing the same thing with the new camaro.


That was the idea in the beginning but with the market these days you knew they were going to give in to putting a 6cyl in there. The first year of the challenger is only suppose to be auto too. As for the camaro, their contemplating making a hybrid version.


That's hella lame.
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I saw the new corvette and viper a few weeks ago. Pretty sweet.
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One of my friends is picking up a 96' viper with 12k miles for under $30,000. 
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Originally posted by stratoaxe stratoaxe wrote:

The Viper is beautiful-but also overpriced, overpowered, and underequipped. Of course, if you want complete overkill, then the Viper's the way to go. Otherwise, the Z06 'Vette gives you more in pretty much every area.
Overkill isn't necessarily a bad thing.
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They should have at least turboed that V10.
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NOOOOO.

The viper is probably my favorite car in the world.
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Used to be my favorite car. I have a model of one that I built in my room somewhere.

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mopar has been discontinuing a lot of their cars lately.
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Z06 owners, prepare to piss yourselves.

Nissan GTR
• VR-series twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter V6.
• 480 hp @ 6,400 rpm. 430 lb-ft torque @ 3,200–5,200 rpm.
• Dual overhead camshafts with variable intake-valve timing.
• Cast aluminum cylinder block with high-endurance/low-friction plasma-sprayed bores.
• IHI twin turbochargers, one per cylinder bank.
• Pressurized lubrication system with thermostatically controlled cooling.

Performance

  • Top speed: 310 km/h (193 mph)
  • Acceleration: 0-97 km/h (0-60 mph) in 3.5 seconds
  • Standing 1/4-mile: 11.6 s at 190 km/h (118 mph)
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Originally posted by .357 Magnum .357 Magnum wrote:

They should have at least turboed that V10.

Google Hennessey.
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Originally posted by Da Hui Da Hui wrote:

Z06 owners, prepare to piss yourselves.

Nissan GTR
• VR-series twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter V6.
• 480 hp @ 6,400 rpm. 430 lb-ft torque @ 3,200–5,200 rpm.
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• Pressurized lubrication system with thermostatically controlled cooling.

Performance

  • Top speed: 310 km/h (193 mph)
  • Acceleration: 0-97 km/h (0-60 mph) in 3.5 seconds
  • Standing 1/4-mile: 11.6 s at 190 km/h (118 mph)





Don't forget its limited to 111MPH unless your at a pre approved track, and after a track day you have to pay for a 1000 dollar safety check or else your warranty is void. And if you want after market wheels you will have to put up with seeing an error code on your dash.
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American muscle should be supercharged not turboed... leave turbos to the ricers...

and on a side note arnt Nissan high performance cars crazy expensive?
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Originally posted by merc merc wrote:

American muscle should be supercharged not turboed... leave turbos to the ricers...

and on a side note arnt Nissan high performance cars crazy expensive?


If 70K is super expensive...
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