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Re: Viper Dead in July, Could be Revived in 2012
I predict it will be back with something better than an obsolete, inefficient pushrod V10. After all, Fiat is the parent of Ferrari and Maserati. So they like automotive fun and games.
In the interim, there are still plenty of kit car Shelby Cobra available . . . .
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Re: Viper Dead in July, Could be Revived in 2012
Originally posted by Speedzzter.blogspotI predict it will be back with something better than an obsolete, inefficient pushrod V10. After all, Fiat is the parent of Ferrari and Maserati. So they like automotive fun and games.
Originally posted by Speedzzter.blogspotIn the interim, there are still plenty of kit car Shelby Cobra available . . . .Cognizant Dissident
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Re: Viper Dead in July, Could be Revived in 2012
That obsolete 10-holer was the heart and soul of that car. It's charm is that it is UNREFINED.... :o
I'm no Viper expert. I drove a coupe for an hour a couple years ago. They are beastly cars. Square jawed, bourbon on the rocks, I'll beat your ass if you don't pay attention, torque making, killers.
Yes, the Z06 is a far better car. The Ford GT is light years ahead. Neither of them captures the feel and attitude of the Viper.
It's raw like an open bed sore and the best part is, the car never even attempts to apologize for it.
If the Viper shows back up with a 3-4 liter turbocharged V8, I don't think it will sell. It doesn't fit the ethos of the Viper.
BrianThat which you manifest is before you.
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Re: Viper Dead in July, Could be Revived in 2012
You're right about the engine Brian. It needs a 6 or 7 liter V10 with some Ferrari tuning and an exhaust that sounds like a man designed it. If they do that they'll be half way there.
I don't feel comfortable driving a Viper. It feels like you have to always be driving it. I don't know what it is, but I never have that comfortable, cruising feelingCognizant Dissident
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Re: Viper Dead in July, Could be Revived in 2012
Originally posted by stdI don't feel comfortable driving a Viper. It feels like you have to always be driving it. I don't know what it is, but I never have that comfortable, cruising feeling
Much like a lot of the old cars we like so much - but even more so.
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Re: Viper Dead in July, Could be Revived in 2012
Originally posted by Not A DusterOriginally posted by IRONHEADOriginally posted by jerrys96lt4chrysler probably wont be here in 2012
my wish would be the germans never touching them..
but look at the new cars thats coming.. might as well, change the name to fiat now
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Re: Viper Dead in July, Could be Revived in 2012
Originally posted by IRONHEAD
my wish would be the germans never touching them..
Meh - I don't see the advent of small cars from fiat being a bad thing. If they'd maintained a decent small car all along, they wouldn't be in the pickle they are in now.
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Re: Viper Dead in July, Could be Revived in 2012
inefficient v10 can run pretty fast with all the old school tricks. but yeah, what it REALLY needs is a 2.1 liter v8 !!!
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