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SRT Viper: Too Powerful for Motor Trend?

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Motor Trend has got the President of SRT Ralph Giles mad. Angry enough to call them out on twitter concerning their fear of the Viper.

Jalopnik is covering a minor feud that erupted over Motor Trend’s comparison driver between the SRT Viper and the Corvette ZR1. In the end, the magazine gave the win to the Corvette which Giles took to twitter to voice his opinion. He doesn’t feel that the car failed to win, but the person behind the wheel.

The first tweet reads, “There’s is a lot more left in the car, Randy has always struggled with the Viper.” Jalopnik seems to take the middle ground, seeing the perspective of both parties involved. They admire Randy Probst’s skills of driving, but at the same time feel that Gile’s is correct in calling them out for not unleashing the maximum potential of the Viper. In the past, Motor Trend has labeled the Viper as scary and hard to handle.

It’s a question of if that is what drivers want in the Viper, raw power that is scary to even handle. When you sit behind the wheel of one, it’s hard to deny here’s an allure that the SRT has always had to it, and drivers are certainly expecting and wanting that when they drive a Viper.

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SRT Viper: Best Sports Car Ever Built!

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Scott Burgess over at Aol Autos got his hands on the new SRT Viper and had some thoughts to share on the newly re-introduced super car.

Before you move forward, one must look back at the road traveled.  This is very true with the Viper.  It had earned renowned as a monster of raw energy back in its prime.  This allows the writer to vent on his gripes with the original.  Even though the classic was a fantastic drive, it was a pain to control.  That doesn’t happen to be the case any longer.

Burgess heaps the praise on for the new Viper, going as far as not to only call it the best car that Chrysler has put together, but also one of the best sports car ever built.

The picture painted on the whole of the Viper is quite clear, that raw power is no longer a power thanks to the engineers over at SRT.  Improvements were made with purpose and never forget the pedigree that made Viper such a name to begin with.

As many other reviewers have made mention of, the interior seems to be the place of highest upgrade.  No longer does a drive have to fear burn marks on their legs while in cramped quarters.  The leather surfaces give a “smell like money when you sit down.”

Read the full review and see just why Burgess was so thoroughly impressed.  If you’re fired up to take the SRT Viper for a spin, contact us at Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge.  Like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter as well, for more news on the Viper and other SRT products.

Dealerships Start Taking Orders for 2013 SRT Viper

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Viper fans, the wait is over!

A few weeks ago, SRT announced that dealerships are now accepting customer orders on the long-anticipated 2013 SRT Viper. Two different models will be available, the SRT Viper and the Viper GTS. The SRT Viper is advertised as a more visceral driving experience while the GTS is pitched as a “grand touring coupe” that can handle twisting roads and difficult courses. Starting price for the SRT Viper is $97,395 and the Viper GTS starts at $120,395.

Though it has been a long wait for the Viper, SRT is ensuring that it is worth the wait with more customizable features than ever. Drivers can choose from six distinct colors including Adrenaline Red, Black Venom, Bright White, Gunmetal Pearl, Race Yellow, and Shadow Blue Pearl, and those who choose the Viper GTS will also have the choice of Stryker Red Tinted Pearl and GTS Blue. Racing stripes, an exterior carbon fiber package, a carbon fiber aero package, a variety of wheel options, top-of-the-line audio systems, and several interior packages are only the beginning. Click here to browse the full list of customizable options for the SRT Viper and Viper GTS.

Readers, what do you think of the 2013 SRT Viper? Which customizable options have you the most excited? Leave a comment below, and tell us about your dream Viper!

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