Next-gen Dodge Viper mule caught wearing new front end
August 14, 2011 by Dodge Blogger · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Spy Photos , Convertible , Performance , Dodge It’s one thing to quietly anticipate the arrival of something exciting. It’s quite another when you can actually see it coming, so here’s a batch of spy shots showing the next-generation Dodge Viper under development. Don’t get too excited, though, because there’s little to see from this early test mule. It’s largely wearing the bodywork from the last Viper, and what’s new is heavily disguised. What we can tell is that the headlights stretch back farther over the hood than the previous model, above the updated crosshair grille now in use across the Dodge model range. The placement of the air scoops and hood louvers appear different, and from what we can see at least, the front end seems to be more refined than its brutish predecessors. Of course, it’s what’s behind that new front end that counts. It may be too early to say if the V10 will return of whether regulatory restrictions will force Chrysler to go with something slightly more “responsible,” but you can bet it’ll have more electronic nannies in place, and if the rapidly-integrating Fiat /Chrysler empire plays its cards right, Dodge’s Italian sisters could bring some experience to bear. And that can’t be a bad thing. Next-gen Dodge Viper mule caught wearing new front end originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 14 Aug 2011 11:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Bodyless Dodge Viper is the ultimate burnout machine
May 16, 2011 by Dodge Blogger · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Coupe , Performance , Etc. , Europe , Videos , Dodge Bodyless Dodge Viper does perfect burnouts – Click above to watch video after the jump Chrysler really should have sold the Dodge Viper without its body. We don’t really have anything against the slinking lines of the big snake, but there’s something about the vision of the V10 monster frolicking around with its skirt off that simply flips all the right switches. It’s like a post-pubescent Ariel Atom. If you recall seeing the awesome Viper-powered Saab 9-3 SportCombi built by Zatzy forum member mrspringer, you probably spent at least half a second wondering what fate befell the engine’s donor. Well, wonder no more. Mrspringer seemingly got a hold of the whole vehicle in running condition with one notable exception – it had no skin. Like any mad scientist worth his salt, the guy immediately set the rear tires spinning and the naked guts of the Viper pirouetting in a remarkably tight parking area. We applaud both his car control skills and his commitment to safety. Remember, kids, always wear your seatbelt. Hit the jump to check out the action for yourself. Continue reading Bodyless Dodge Viper is the ultimate burnout machine Bodyless Dodge Viper is the ultimate burnout machine originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 16 May 2011 19:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Zagato’s "Alfa Romeo" TZ3 Stradale clears its V10 throat
May 2, 2011 by Dodge Blogger · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Coupe , Performance , Videos , Dodge , Alfa Romeo Alfa Romeo TZ3 Stradale by Zagato – Click above to watch the video after the jump When is an Alfa Romeo not an Alfa Romeo? When it’s a Dodge Viper ACR , of course. Okay, so the Zagato TZ3 Stradale may have nothing more tying it to Alfa than the badge on its nose and the name on which it draws, but that’s not about to stop us from loving it. Details and initial photos of the coachbuilt custom just dropped the other day, revealing the latest in the iconic line of Zagato TZs . And while we were waiting for Zagato to release some additional photos of its newest creation, we got this video instead. Not that we’re complaining, because the ACR -based TZ3 Stradale is all kinds of awesome. But don’t take our word for it – follow the jump to watch the brief video for yourself. Gallery: Zagato TZ3 Stradale [Source: autoblog.it ] Continue reading Zagato’s “Alfa Romeo” TZ3 Stradale clears its V10 throat Zagato’s “Alfa Romeo” TZ3 Stradale clears its V10 throat originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 01 May 2011 20:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
2013 Dodge Viper coming in late 2012, stability control confirmed
April 16, 2011 by paramopgi · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Spy Photos , Coupe , Performance , Etc. , Dodge Chrysler is finally reining in its big bad snake. After years of shunning stability control for its no-holds-barred feel, the Pentastar is planning to incorporate stability control on the next-generation Dodge Viper . Set to debut in 2012 as a 2013 model, the vehicle’s systems are currently undergoing testing on a 2010 chassis, and Chrysler was kind enough to share a photo of the serpent slithering through the snow. There’s just something about seeing a supercar on the powder that makes us grin like a canary-fed feline. What else do we know about the next-generation Viper? Few solid details have been confirmed as of yet, but word on the web is that buyers can look forward to somewhere between 600 and 700 horsepower. There’s no indication as to whether those ponies will come from a V10 as in days of old or if Chrysler will opt for something with fewer cylinders and more forced induction. Either way, there will be enough power on hand to rankle the chains of hardware like the Corvette ZR1 and Nissan GT-R . Chrysler says that the company is prepping the Viper for the next “Supercar Olympics,” but from the sound of things, the beast will be more at home in an all-out street brawl. We can’t wait. Chrysler’s brief statement is available after the jump . [Source: Chrysler] Continue reading 2013 Dodge Viper coming in late 2012, stability control confirmed 2013 Dodge Viper coming in late 2012, stability control confirmed originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 15 Apr 2011 11:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Dodge Viper ACR breaks Miller Motorsports Park production car lap record [w/video]
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April 15, 2011 by admin · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Coupe , Performance , Dodge Dodge Viper ACR at Miller Motorsports Park – Click above for high-res image gallery The Dodge Viper ACR is no longer in production, but it remains one of the most impressive sports cars ever built as evidenced by a recent trip to Miller Motorsports Park in Tooele, Utah. Dodge Motorsports brought a 2010 Viper ACR to the track along with road racer Kuno Wittmer, and the result was a record-smashing lap time of 1:59.995 – nearly four seconds faster than the previous record of 2:03.86 held by a Corvette ZR1 driven by Jan Magnussen. This isn’t the first time the Viper ACR has broken a track record for a production car. In 2008, Dutch driver Tom Coronel piloted a Viper ACR to a record 7:22.1 lap time around the N
Samuel Hubinette to field two-car Formula Drift team for 2011
March 26, 2011 by admin · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Motorsports , Coupe , Dodge , Racing Two-time Formula Drift champion Samuel Hubinette is fielding a two-car team for the 2011 season, calling on European Pro Drift champion Dean Kearney as his second driver. The two will compete in a Dodge Motorsports Challenger and a Dodge Viper SRT-10 . Kearney will wheel the Viper, while Hubinette will pilot the Challenger. The two will drive for Hubinette’s own team, Samuel Hubinette Racing, and will get sponsorship from Dodge and V-LEDs Federal. Hubinette is sticking with longtime crew chief Brad Manka to lead both efforts. Hubinette managed two Formula Drift championships in his first three seasons in the sport, and hopes to groom 22-year-old Kearney into the next Formula Drift champion. Kearney, a native of Ireland, won the 2009 European Pro Drift Championship. Watch for Hubinette and Kearney when the Formula Drift season kicks off April 8-9 in Long Beach, California. [Source: Chrysler] Continue reading Samuel Hubinette to field two-car Formula Drift team for 2011 Samuel Hubinette to field two-car Formula Drift team for 2011 originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 26 Mar 2011 19:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Consumer Reports holding tournament to crown Drivers’ Choice champion
March 21, 2011 by admin · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Car Buying , Etc. , Cadillac , Chevrolet , Dodge , Land Rover Consumer Reports has added itself to the insanity that is March Madness with a bracket all its own. Consumer Reports will crown this year’s driver’s choice champion with an NCAA Tournament-style bracket made up of four “regions,” which in this case relate to types of cars. First-round voting has already begun in the four categories, which are: sporty cars, SUVs and trucks, practical cars, and performance sedans. The bracket is well thought out and the choices are legitimately thought-provoking. Would you rather have a Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1, or the last-hurrah Dodge Viper ? How about a Range Rover or a Cadillac Escalade ? Head over to Consumer Reports to see the full bracket and make your selections before the second round begins on March 21. [Source: Consumer Reports ] Consumer Reports holding tournament to crown Drivers’ Choice champion originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 20 Mar 2011 15:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Read
