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New SRT Viper GT3-R Unveiled

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SRT-Viper-GT3-RWhile the SRT automakers are enjoying their run over in France with the Viper performing well at Le Mans, that didn’t stop them from creating new ideas.  The Viper now has another brother to add to the line-up.

SRT has added the Viper GT3-R with a V10 engine and improved aerodynamics.  It’s the next step in racing cars as far as SRT and Ralph Gilles are concerned.  Gilles believes that the GT3-R is the culmination of two decades of racing development from across the world.

The GT3-R is a collaboration that between Riley Technologies.  The Viper is the progression of the GTS-R that was built for the American Le Mans and uses alot of the technology that was developed for it, from the engine to the chassis and the suspension.

The V10 is a powerful engine as well, capable of providing 507kW which is more than 30kW of a regular Viper.  That and the GT3-R has an even lighter body.  Expect to see the GT3-R, as Ralph Gilles believes, to be a serious GT contender.

For more information on the SRT Viper, visit Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge’s website. We are located conveniently in the Queens area and provide top-quality aid to every customer that walks in. Make sure you like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter as well so you can see our monthly specials and deals.

2013 SRT Viper GTS-R Heads to Le Mans

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SRT Viper GTS-R Le Mans 2013It’s been a long time coming, but Viper is finally heading back to Le Mans.

The drivers at SRT have been getting ready for months now. They wanted to make sure the triumphant return to Le Mans with the SRT Viper GTS-R was something iconic. To make sure they brought only the best, the entire racing team even moved to France.

Le Mans will be starting this weekend, on the 22nd at 3pm in France (9am EDT). This will be the first time a factory-backed Viper has raced in the big race since it had its three straight class win in 1998-2000.

The Viper GTS-R will be participating in the GTE Professional class which will pit it up against the Chevrolet Corvette C6.6, Aston Martin Vantage GTE, Porsche 911 RSR and Ferrari 458 Italia GT2.

For those wanting to catch the race, Speed TV will be broadcasting the race live on Saturday. Just head over to their website to check it out. If you want more news about the SRT team, you can keep up with them on their blog at www.drivesrt.com/live.

For more information on the SRT Viper, visit Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge’s website. We are located conveniently in the Queens area and provide top-quality aid to every customer that walks in. Make sure you like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter as well so you can see our monthly specials and deals.