Viper Riders

[unite@af]

Has anyone else road in a viper? I got the oppertunity two years ago. Never have I been thrown against a chair so hard except for the Ferrari 456. But the viper is you know just like 200,000 dollars cheaper... Lets here some storys!!!!

[Steveo]

I haven't but would, the stats are incredible.



2000 Dodge Viper ARC Body Style: 2 door, 2 passenger, sport coupe Drivetrain: front engine, rear wheel drive engine: 8.0 liter, V-10
Transmission: 6 speed manual Horsepower: 460hp @ 5200 rpm Torque: 500 lbs. per ft. @ 3700 rpm
Wheelbase:96.2 inches Lenght: 176.7 inches Width: 57.7 inches
Height: 47.0 inches Weight: 3356 lbs. Cargo Capacity: N/A
Fuel Capacity: N/A EPA (City/Highway): N/A Top Speed: 170.0 mph
Braking from 60-0 mph: N/A Lateral Acceleration: 0.98 g Base Price: $79,625
Acceleration
0-60 mph: 4.2 seconds 0-100 mph: 10.0 seconds Standing 1/4: 12.7 secs. @ ? mph



2000 Dodge Viper GTS-R Body Style: 2 door, 2 passenger, sport coupe Drivetrain: front engine, rear wheel drive engine: 8.0 liter, V-10
Transmission: 6 speed manual Horsepower: 500 hp @ 4000 rpm Torque: 500 lbs. per ft. @ 4555 rpm
Wheelbase:98.8 inches Lenght: 193.0 inches Width: 76.2 inches
Height: 47.0 inches Weight: 3253 Cargo Capacity: N/A
Fuel Capacity: N/A EPA (City/Highway): N/A Top Speed: 200+ mph (fast!)
Braking from 60-0 mph: N/A Lateral Acceleration: N/A Base Price: N/A (It's a concept car)
Acceleration
0-60 mph: 3.3 seconds 0-100 mph: 7.1 seconds Standing 1/4: 11.2 secs. @ 131.7 mph



1999 Dodge Viper (Hennessey) Venom 650R Body Style: 2 door, 2 passenger, sport coupe Drivetrain: front engine, rear wheel drive engine: 8.0 liter, V-10
Transmission: 6 speed manual Horsepower:650hp @ 5800 rpm Torque: 650 lbs. per ft. @ 4500 rpm
Wheelbase:96.2 inches Lenght: 176.7 inches Width: 75.7 inches
Height: 47.0 inches Weight:N/A Cargo Capacity: 9.2 cubic feet
Fuel Capacity: 19.0 gallons EPA (City/Highway): N/A Top Speed: 215.0 mph
Braking from 60-0 mph: 109 g Lateral Acceleration: 109 g Base Price: $165,460
Acceleration
0-60 mph: 3.3 seconds 0-100 mph: 7.1 seconds Standing 1/4: 11.2 secs. @ 131.7 mph


Plus a Few cool Pics!!!










Plus a little History!!

Viper History 1989-2000

1989 -Dodge Viper is introduced to media and public at 1989 North American International Auto Show in Detroit
1991 -Dodge Viper RT/10 paces Indianapolis 500; Carroll Shelby was the pace car driver.
1992 -Dodge Viper RT/10 Roadster introduced in delerships nationwide. First vehicle brought to market by Platform Team. 36-month development time.
1993 -Dodge Viper GTS Coupe concept car introduced at North American International Auto Show in Detroit
1994 -Dodge Viper GTS Coupe production vehicle introduced at 1994 North American International Auto Show in Detroit
1995 -Dodge Viper GTS-R unveiled for the first time at Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
New exterior design themes for Viper RT/10 Roadster- red exterior with yellow five-spoke wheel; black exterior with silver center stripe; and white exterior with blue center stripe
1996 -Introduction of all new Dodge Viper GTS Coupe in dealerships nationwide. 34-month development time
Dodge Viper GTS pace 80th running of the Indiapolis 500; Bob Lutz was the pace car drive
Dodge Viper races at 24 Hours of Le Mans. 10th place finish (GT-1)
1997 -Introduction of second generation Dodge Viper RT/10 Roadster
1998 -Dual front airbags introduced on the Viper GTS
1999 -Introduction of the Viper ARC (American Car Racing)
2000 -Dodge Viper still continues to be an incredible American muscle and sports car.



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[enzo@af]

Unfortunately the "regular" vipers aren't listed there. Performance is similar to the ACR.

As a few of those are aftermarket Tuners, you forgot the production King Snake
777hp and 703ft/lbs.

Yeah, the Viper is incredible. Not only is it incredibly powerful (enough torque to bend it's rear axles!), but it can pull almost a G! That's incredible. However, what doesn't show up in that infinite list of stats is it's horrible fuel efficiency. It gets worse gas milage than a Lamborghini!

The viper also has some serious potential for modifications. With a Stryker Twin Turbo you can get it well past 900 hp! Incredible.

I think the current Viper has much better looks than the new concept. It looks cheesy. Granted, that roof scoop, and some of the other body pieces will be scrapped or altered, I prefer the previous look.

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"Ferrari isn't a car, it's a lifestyle"
-Enzo Ferrari.

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[unite@af]

Good point Enzo...

[paul]

Enzo - The Viper gets better gas mileage than a Diablo. Especially on highway.

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For The Few Who Know The Difference

[Mint]

heh, I want a Viper bad! Does anyone have a picture of that King Snake viper or whatever it was called? That thing sounds crazy...But for now, I'm sticking with Dodge's Junior Viper, my Stealth, hehe

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1991 Black Dodge Stealth R/T TT

[enzo@af]

The King Snake looks just like a GTS. That is, until you get under the hood.

I'd prefer an ACR with a stryker turbo kit.

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"Ferrari isn't a car, it's a lifestyle"
-Enzo Ferrari.

[Vipermad]

Quote: enzo@af ( 10:29 pm on Nov. 30, 2000 )However, what doesn't show up in that infinite list of stats is it's horrible fuel efficiency. It gets worse gas milage than a Lamborghini!

I'll take the 23 MPG I get on the highway...that, or the difference in price? yeah, I'll stick with the VIper thank you very much!

[igor@af]

I think the Viper looks better than the Lambo.
oooohhh. the curves.... ahhhh... hehe.
love the shape.

[NCMR8CMan@af]

I have driven 2 vipers.

1999 GTS, sweet ride...VERY torque, and very fast. I would much rather have a new C5 over the viper due to the comforts and the cost of a Vette to a viper.

Hennessey venom 650R, the Yellow one in all the mags. WAS A FAST CAR! I liked it, but then again I like speed. Again i prefer a lingenfelter 650 C5 over the viper.

Just my input....

[MrCorvetteZ06]

A few months ago, while in the market for a sports car,I test drove a '00 GTS ACR. It felt incredibly powerful. Had very nice handling also. Then I test drove my Z06. The Z06 wasn't quiet as powerful, but I think that the handling was better. Car and Driver and Motor Trend have rated it at .98 and .99 Gs. The Viper is a very nice car though. I have yet to race one.

[Chris]

I like the Viper.
I wish I were you, test driving Vipers and being able to afford them. I will to, someday, but not yet.

What about the Lingenfelter Viper, it is faster than any other Tuner Viper.

Enzo, tell us where we can learn more about this turbo kit, and why don't all tuners use it???

[enzo@af]

Lingenfelter? No way. The lingenfelter Viper has something like 640 hp....the stryker TT gets damn near 1000, the Hennessey 800 gets something like 830 (see the new MT (or, was it C&D or R&T????)), and there are many others that I think are faster (TNT king snake and maybe even the ACR!).

For more info on the Stryker TT, click Here or here.

[enzo@af]

Oh, yeah...the Stryker puts out a whopping 1142 ft lbs!!!!!!!!!!! Holy $h*#!

[unite@af]

Enzo- I say we through one of those engines in the Paseo, and the Burb.