The Dodge Viper (ZB I) is the third-generation Vipersports car, manufactured by Dodge. The third generation received a heavy design change, designed by Osamu Shikado in 1999.[2]
The third-generation Dodge Viper was redesigned, courtesy of Osamu Shikado from Dodge's performance division, Street & Racing Technology.[2] The design took inspiration from the Viper competition coupé concept, also designed by Shikado which was unveiled two years prior as a preview for the next-generation Viper.
Production
The third generation of the Viper would get heavy design updates.2006 Dodge Viper SRT-10 Coupe rear
The new Viper was introduced in 2002, and went on sale in 2003 as the SRT-10, which replaced both the RT/10 and GTS models.[3] The engine displacement was increased from 8.0 to 8.3 liters,[4] and along with other upgrades, the engine produced a maximum power output of 500hp (373kW; 507PS), and 525lb⋅ft (712N⋅m) of torque.[5] The weight of the engine would also lose as much as 230kg (507lb). The chassis would become more rigid and lightweight, losing 36kg (79lb). A 6-speed Tremec T56 manual transmission is used to deliver all of the power to the rear wheels.
Three years later after the SRT-10 was unveiled, the coupé version of the Viper would be launched, adapting the same "double-bubble" structure as the GTS from the previous generation.[6] This model would have an increased power output of 510hp (380kW; 517PS), and 535lb⋅ft (725N⋅m) of torque. The design of the car takes styling cues from the GTS, with the rear portion of the car adapting the tail shape, and the taillights using a design inspired by the GTS.[1]
Dodge would stop production of the Viper for 2007, in lieu of preparing the new updates for the car for the 2008 model year.
Performance
The SRT-10 can accelerate from 0–60mph (0–97km/h) in 3.8 seconds, 0–100mph (0–161km/h) in 8.36 seconds, complete the quarter mile in 11.77 seconds at 123.68mph (199km/h), and attain a top speed of 189.5mph (305km/h). The Viper also has an average slalom speed of 70.4mph (113km/h), a skidpad acceleration average of 1.05 g (10.3m/s2), and a 100–0mph (161–0km/h) stopping distance of 274ft (84m).[7]
The coupé variant can accelerate from 0–60mph (0–97km/h) in 3.7 seconds, 0–100mph (0–161km/h) in 8.36 seconds, complete the quarter mile in 11.77 seconds at 123.68mph (199km/h), and attain a top speed of 192.6mph (310km/h). The coupé has an average slalom speed of 70.4mph (113km/h), a skidpad acceleration average of 1.05 g (10.3m/s2), and a 100–0mph (161–0km/h) stopping distance of 274ft (84m).
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