Dodge Viper - car, hiding under the long hood is true ten-American V-Twin engine, the volume of which invariably is 8 liters. The car quickly became a cult classic and legendary, despite the fact that performed fewer than 20 years. The first concept appeared back in 1989, and in its development involved the legendary Carroll Shelby. Initially, the car was presented in the body of the roadster, as well as the legendary Shelby Cobra. Series production of "muscular" sports cars began in 1992, under the flags of the corporation Chrysler. During the time that the Dodge Viper is coming off the assembly line, was vypusheno for four generations of legendary cars.
The first generation Dodge Viper carried SR index and were produced between 1992 and 1995. The engine, originally manufactured from cast iron, was originally developed as a solution for the loading platform. Especially for the Viper, it was decided that the block and cylinder head made of aluminum. With a weight of 323 kg and a working volume of 8 liters, the power of ten-cylinder engine reaches 400 hp at 4600 r / min and torque - 630 Nm at 3600 r / min. Fuel consumption, measured driving at Viper was about 11 liters per 100 km. Auto Body assembled on the basis of a tubular steel frame with panels made of fiberglass technology RTM. Dodge Viper characterized by a structure typical for the American sports car - the engine mounted in the front of the car and the rear-wheel drive.
Weight filled and fully equipped Viper was smaller counterparts Ferrari and was only 1,488 kg. Acceleration time from 0 to 100 km / h in Dodge Viper is 4.5 seconds. The maximum speed of cars was 180 miles per hour (about 290 km / h). The car, like the classic "muscle car" was deprived of elements of comfort. Felt not only an apparent lack of external handles, but also full of windows or roof. Positioning the car in "Chrysler" was immediately clear: in the first place - the high-speed characteristics, and only then - comfort. A significant drawback of this generation of cars was the lack of "built-in driver helpers" such as traction control and ABS. The car was tugovat, as well, and the Corvette and Mustang of that period. Some journalists that test car praised her and others criticized. But sales were going well and concern developed Viper.
The second-generation Dodge Viper were produced for six years, from 1996 to 2002. The car has got a roof, with elevations in the ceiling for a more comfortable driving in the helmet. Features Viper made him equally popular car among both professionals and amateur racing and high speeds. Viper can be found in circuit racing, drag racing or drifting. From a technical point of view, special innovations Viper engine is not acquired, the familiar volume of 8 liters and 10 cylinders. However, some improvements have been made to improve performance cars - increased capacity, strengthened and lightened chassis, improved suspension and braking system. Dodge Viper second generation had a lighter engine output of 450 hp The maximum speed of cars increased to 306 km / h and acceleration to hundreds of now takes only 4 seconds.
Like the first generation, in cars produced between 1996 and 2002 established a six-speed manual gearbox. However, as before, all the cars braking system also lacked ABS. Added some elements of the interior, there are two front airbags, the installation of which was made mandatory in 1997 for all production cars. Dodge Viper exported to Europe under the Chrysler brand and thus sales continued until 2003. For the first six years has sold about 10,000 cars Viper. Options 1999 model was slightly modified - were installed 18-inch wheels.
In later models used hypereutectic alloy pistons and an improved exhaust system. In 1999, the light went out cars with interior trim from the Cognac Connolly. In 2001, for the first time in picking Viper appears ABS, and already in 2002, by the end of the second generation, the conveyor 360 cars came with a commemorative coloring body "final release." Cars in this series were painted in red on top of which were inflicted white stripes, in memory of the famous racing car the winning Oreca.
The third generation Dodge Viper with index ZB produced from 2003 to 2006. Since then, the Viper began to produce in bodies of two types - Roadster and Coupe. Displacement in the third generation of cars increased to 8.3 liters, which together with other modifications allowed to increase power to 500 hp and torque of 712 Nm reached. Chassis has also been improved - it has become harder and easier to almost 32 kg compared to previous models. Controlled sports car is a better place, respectively, and received the best reviews in the press, plus the Dodge Viper has become one of the fastest cars costing less than $ 300 000. "The Viper" third generation zero to hundreds in 3.9 seconds, while top speed increased to 314 kilometers per hour.
In 2004, the company has released a limited number of cars decorated in the style of Mamba. This design consisted of a black material trim with red stitching. Manufacturer's suggested price of this car was on the $ 3,000 above the standard. A total of 200 of these cars produced. At Auto Show in Detroit in 2005, was presented to Viper SRT-10 - 2006 model year. Many elements of the car body resembled a similar convertible. Engine power coupe, certified by the Association of Automotive Engineers, amounted to 510 hp However, chassis unaltered, resulting in the compartment was a little heavier and slower roadster at low speeds. Handling has been improved thanks to the strengthening of the frame, as well as increased downforce. In 2007, the concern is not introduced the new Dodge Viper, but instead of "Chrysler", it was decided to release the 2006 model year with no changes to get ready for the release of the updated 2008 model.
Dodge Viper ZB, the fourth generation car, production of which began in 2008, was even more powerful powerplant. A herd of 600 "heads" at 6000 rev / min - such force characteristics has become a traditional, ten-V-twin engine, the volume of which was raised to 8.4 liters. Mechanical TR6060 six-speed manual transmission allows the car to accelerate to the fourth generation of a hundred in 3.4 seconds at 325 km / h top speed. The difference between the new transmission is that the first speed has a triple synchronizer, and others - have double. Improved suspension Viper car made a new generation of more stable cornering, while a fully loaded truck weighs 1,568 kg, which is not much larger than the previous models.
The new Viper was completely redone electrical, power generator was installed 180A, dual cooling fan, electronic throttles. In the new generation of car is now installed a completely new engine management system VENOM. The fuel system has been improved for more productive work. Viper is available in the back of the fourth-generation two-seater roadster or coupe. March 12, 2008, the Group celebrated the release of Chrysler 25000th instance supercar Dodge Viper. Car number 25000 was the Viper SRT-10 red. In the auto company decided to donate the car to the pilot Kurt Bush (Kurt Busch) - racer NASCAR Sprint Cup Series team for Dodge.
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