New and improved (i.e., faster).
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By Phil Berg
Overview
Two goals drove the 2003 Dodge Viper to its numerical bragging rights of 500 horsepower, 500 pounds-feet of torque and 505 cubic inches of engine displacement: 1) Getting to 100 mph as fast as possible. And then 2) getting back down to 0 mph even faster.The previous Viper made the round trip in 14.5 seconds. The new one should do it in 13.2 seconds. Improvements to the low-volume sportscar didn't stop there: The new Viper is more aerodynamic, more refined, quieter, quicker, and better handling than the original, which went on sale in December 1991. It even has a cup holder. But the Viper has not been transformed into a sissy: Dodge says it tuned this car for the guy who likes to rip huge pieces of pavement out as he goes around a corner. It still makes the raunchy noises that side-exhaust Vipers did from 1991 to 1996.
Model Lineup
2003 Dodge Viper is available as one model, the SRT-10 roadster. (A coupe is expected by 2005.) The SRT-10 comes with a manual top with a glass backlight (rear window), a six-speed manual transmission, anti-lock brakes, a viscous limited-slip differential, power windows and mirrors, intermittent wipers, and leather seating surfaces. Also included is an alarm with remote locks. The only engine available is a 500-horsepower 8.3-liter V10.
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| | Its a great car and its very fast and is fun to ride. Superb handling, phenomenol acceleration. Drive one yourself. | | posted by Matte on Dec 04 2007 | | |
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| | I must say this car is so much improved than former models (former model was bad, but this car has a very updated look to it.) I love it, it's great car to drive, and if I must say, no car on the market is as appealing as it is! | | posted by Toyeras on Dec 04 2007 | | |
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| | Most fun to drive ever. Pure acceleration and power. Typical sports car ride and very flat in the corners. I loved everything about this car, and its a Blaaaast... (((((((((((((( )))))))))))))))) | | posted by Nink Estevan on Dec 04 2007 | | |
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| | The car is simply awesome, although it took me a while to accept the less agressive front end. Comfort and sound system are vastly superior. I would recommend it to anyone, It's very good car but really not an everyday car. | | posted by Enzo on Dec 04 2007 | | |
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