Unapologetic, 600-HP Viper Builds on Roots for ’08

[Gary Sword]

Gary, you cannot beat having the best of both worlds!!! It would be interesting to see you personal thoughts of your current Viper versus your Corvettes.

I have not had a chance to drive an 08 Viper yet but I have driven SRT-10's. The SRT-10 is a lot of fun to drive and is more refined then the original Viper. I still like the looks of the old Viper better especially the late years 2000-2002. When I purchased my 2002 Viper the 2003 SRT-10 where out but I loved the curves on the old style and that's what I wanted to get. Also I'm not a roadster fan and until they came out with a couple I never considered getting a SRT-10. Even though the 08 Viper looks the same (except for the larger louvers on the hood) as the previous SRT-10's I'm looking forward to putting the reworked engine and new transmission to the test. I think by the end of the 08 model year you should be able to get a pretty good deal on one and that's what I'm waiting for.

Going from the C3 Corvette to the C4 and C5 the car's body style also got a little to refined IMO. I really like the curves on the C6. I think it was a step back in the right direction. You do see a lot of corvettes. Most people don't even know the difference from a Z06 and regular vette. All that said the Z06 is a great car that you can't beat for the money.

Like I said I like both cars and look forward to getting a new Viper. The cars are different and have a lot different feel to them when driving one. If someone likes one better then the other I would say get the one you like best. I like a lot of different cars and I never worry about one being better then the other. I get what I like and I like a lot of different sports cars. I wish I could have them all.

 

[wytstang]

I was waiting for this one and you delivered like a champ!!!

:iagree::iagree::whs::whs:

+1 :whs:

 

[blk45]

I hope this isn't true.




Conner Ave., Detroit
Currently producing: Viper SRT and its hand-built, 8.4-liter V-10
UAW workers: 115
Outlook:
The Viper's almost surely dead -- the company wants to close this low-volume operation, and in the new labor agreement would not commit to any new product for Conner Ave.
We think Chrysler may be waffling about the Viper because it knows this is one of its few products that gets enthusiast blood flowing, so there could be reluctance to confirm its demise.
But aside from its ability to capture magazine covers -- an attribute creator Bob Lutz insisted was worth the cost of developing and building it -- the Viper's a money loser. It's unlikely the right-brain Wall Streeters at Cerberus will let emotion prevail in the decision whether to keep the Viper nameplate alive; either way, it appears this nifty operation is marked for termination.


Chrysler's Product Cupboard Is Shockingly Bare - AutoObserver

 

[Surfer]

I hope this isn't true.




Conner Ave., Detroit
Currently producing: Viper SRT and its hand-built, 8.4-liter V-10
UAW workers: 115
Outlook:
The Viper's almost surely dead -- the company wants to close this low-volume operation, and in the new labor agreement would not commit to any new product for Conner Ave.
We think Chrysler may be waffling about the Viper because it knows this is one of its few products that gets enthusiast blood flowing, so there could be reluctance to confirm its demise.
But aside from its ability to capture magazine covers -- an attribute creator Bob Lutz insisted was worth the cost of developing and building it -- the Viper's a money loser. It's unlikely the right-brain Wall Streeters at Cerberus will let emotion prevail in the decision whether to keep the Viper nameplate alive; either way, it appears this nifty operation is marked for termination.


Chrysler's Product Cupboard Is Shockingly Bare - AutoObserver

I saw that, surprising considering their earlier statements on the Viper. W/O it, Chrysler group has no image. It would still be a couple years I read on another article for the plant closing, after this generations model run.

I'd rather see them kill the car then add traction control, and electronic gizmos up the zing zang, and make it what its not. Let the car die as a legend. Though I read talks of moving production to Saleen possibly. Driven plenty of cars and have yet to drive a car that has the wild fun factor of the Viper, so raw and badass. Other cars are borring (ok so I'd love a Carerra GT lol). You'd have to build a Noble to get the raw fun factor and race car pedigree this vehicle has.

I'll be a 100 years old with ol' Sneaky Pete parked in the garage

 

[blk45]

I couldn't agree more Surfer!

 

[wytstang]

If you want a good read Paul Mumford# 1971 , R.I.P. PM. Excellent driver who preferred the Snake to any other vehicle and proved what the car is capable of. I mean destroying factory backed teams and their drivers, lol. Taking his "street" class car on street tires and going against race cars with slicks and still beating them.

I just read that and dam that guy was something else behind the wheel. My favorite part

Next up, was the Laguna Seca World Challenge race. Messley is now put in charge of car setup and race strategy. Mumford qualifies 3rd against a field that includes five (5!) BMW PTG factory race cars, and two Audi factory race cars, and another 16 or so pro teams. BMW probably has 30+ guys in uniforms helping their factory cars and drivers. Audi has a ton of people. Mumford.......he has only Messley doing car setup, suspension tuning, truck driver, tire changer, race strategist, spotter, etc. Going into the hot pit while the cars are gridding, the factory teams are towing in mini-trailers of tire racks, big tools chests, laptop computers, etc. Erik has a little kid's wagon, and brings only a tire gauge, a rachet and some sockets, duct tape, some water, and a two-way radio. People are laughing at Erik, and Erik just says, "When you are prepared for the race, you don't need to bring a lot of #### to the hot pit". In the race, Mumford dukes it out wheel-to-wheel with professionals like Auberlen, Pobst, Galati, etc., and ends up taking 1st place against the big boys! He wins the race, despite it being only his second pro race ever!

Freakin awesome R.I.P :cheers: